Victory Vegas vs Victory Hammer 8-Ball (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Vegasstacks up against the Victory Hammer 8-Ball. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Victory Vegas | Victory Hammer 8-Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Price | $13,999 | $14,999 |
| Engine | 1737 cc | 1737 cc |
| Torque | — | 149 Nm |
| Weight | 297 kg | 305 kg |
| Seat height | 25 mm | 26 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers. | Single disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper. | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Tires | 90/90-21 / 180/55-18 | 130/70-R18 / 250/40-R18 |
Victory Vegas vs Victory Hammer 8-Ball — which should you buy?
Picking between the Victory Vegas and the Victory Hammer 8-Ball usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Victory Vegas brings its published horsepower in a 297 kg package, while the Victory Hammer 8-Ball counters with its own power figure at 305 kg. On price, the Victory Vegas 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: