Victory Kingpin Low vs Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Kingpin Lowstacks up against the Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Victory Kingpin Low | Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Price | $16,399 | $33,400 |
| Engine | 1639 cc | 1639 cc |
| Torque | — | 149 Nm |
| Weight | 307 kg | 318 kg |
| Seat height | 25 mm | 20 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston calipers | Single disc. PM. 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers | Single disc. BBC-PM 4-piston caliper BrakeDrive system |
| Tires | 130/70-B18 / 180/55-B18 | 90/80-21 / 300/80-18 |
Victory Kingpin Low vs Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb — which should you buy?
Picking between the Victory Kingpin Low and the Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Victory Kingpin Low brings its published horsepower in a 307 kg package, while the Big Bear Choppers Athena 100 Carb counters with its own power figure at 318 kg. On price, the Victory Kingpin Low 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: