Victory Vegas 8-Ball vs Victory Kingpin (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Vegas 8-Ballstacks up against the Victory Kingpin. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Victory Vegas 8-Ball | Victory Kingpin |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Price | $12,999 | $14,999 |
| Engine | 1737 cc | 1737 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 97 hp |
| Torque | — | 153 Nm |
| Weight | 309 kg | 302 kg |
| Seat height | 25 mm | 27 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | 90/90-21 / 180/55-B18 | 130/70-B18 / 180/55-B18 |
Victory Vegas 8-Ball vs Victory Kingpin — which should you buy?
Picking between the Victory Vegas 8-Ball and the Victory Kingpin usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Victory Vegas 8-Ball brings its published horsepower in a 309 kg package, while the Victory Kingpin counters with 97 hp at 302 kg. On price, the Victory Vegas 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: