Victory Hammer 8-Ball vs Victory Arlen Ness Vision (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Hammer 8-Ballstacks up against the Victory Arlen Ness Vision. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVictory Hammer 8-BallVictory Arlen Ness Vision
Model year20152013
Price$14,999$25,999
Engine1737 cc1737 cc
Torque149 Nm12 Nm
Weight305 kg394 kg
Seat height26 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper. ABS.
Tires130/70-R18 / 250/40-R18 130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16

Victory Hammer 8-Ball vs Victory Arlen Ness Vision — which should you buy?

Picking between the Victory Hammer 8-Ball and the Victory Arlen Ness Vision usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Victory Hammer 8-Ball brings its published horsepower in a 305 kg package, while the Victory Arlen Ness Vision counters with its own power figure at 394 kg. On price, the Victory Hammer 8-Ball has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: