please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . learn how and when to remove these template messages this article contains content that is written like an advertisement . please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view . december 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message this article is written like a personal reflection or opinion essay that states the wikipedia editor s personal feelings about a topic rather than the opinions of experts . please help improve it by rewriting it in an encyclopedic style . december 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message learn how and when to remove this template message victory motorcycles type subsidiary industry motorcycle founded 1997 headquarters spirit lake iowa usa parent polaris industries website www.victorymotorcycles.com victory motorcycles is an american motorcycle manufacturer with its final assembly facility in spirit lake dickinson county northern iowa united states . it began production of its vehicles in 1998 . its parent company polaris industries created the firm following the modern success of harley davidson . victory s motorcycles are designed to compete directly with harley davidson and similar american style motorcycle brands with v twin engines and touring sport touring and cruiser configurations . the first victory the v92c was announced in 1997 and began selling in 1998 . victory has been profitable since 2002 . 1 contents 1 background 2 models 2.1 v92c 2.2 v92sc sportcruiser 2.3 v92tc touring cruiser 2.4 vegas 2.5 vegas 8 ball 2.6 high ball 2.7 gunner 2.8 kingpin kingpin deluxe kingpin tour 2.9 kingpin 8 ball 2.10 hammer 2.11 hammer 8 ball 2.12 vegas jackpot 2.13 ness signature series 2.14 vision street and vision tour 2.15 vision 8 ball 2.16 cross country 2.17 cross roads 2.18 judge 2.19 octane 3 8 ball versions 4 marketing contest 5 owners clubs 6 references 7 external links background edit polaris a minnesota company with annual sales in 2012 of 3.2 billion was one of the earliest manufacturers of snowmobiles . polaris also manufactures atvs side by side off road vehicles electric vehicles and until 2004 personal watercraft . seeking to diversify its product line and observing the sales enjoyed by harley davidson and similar manufacturers the company decided to produce a large motorcycle built entirely in the united states . 2 victory vehicles follow the traditional american style of a heavier motorcycle that increasingly became associated with the harley davidson brand in economically advanced nations after the second world war rather than more modern racing inspired designs . in 2010 polaris engaged in a major expansion of production and marketing of the motorcycle . in 2011 polaris bought the indian motorcycle brand . 3 models edit v92c edit the first model the v92c was debuted at planet hollywood in the mall of america by al unser jr. in 1997 . production began in late 1998 and the first official model year was 1999 . at 92 cu in 1 510 cc the v92c was the second largest production motorcycle engine available at the time and sparked a race among motorcycle manufacturers to build bigger and bigger engines . citation needed all components for the v92c were manufactured in minnesota and iowa except the italian brembo brakes and the british made electronic fuel injection system . victory engines debuted with five speed transmissions later six single overhead cams dual connecting rods hydraulic lifters and fuel injection ; most fuel injection components are standard gm parts . the v92c engine was designed to be easily tuned by the owner . the 92 cu in 1 510 cc victory engine carries 6 us qt 5 700 ml of oil in the sump about the same as most automobiles . this is intended to minimize risk of low oil damage but also makes it dimensionally larger than other motorcycle engines such as harley davidson which carry the oil in an external tank . top speed is about 120 mph 190 km h at 5 500 rpm ; citation needed the ecm contains a rev limiter which can be overridden by reprogramming the eprom . the victory engine is air cooled and also circulates crankcase oil through a cooler mounted between the front frame downtubes . a section of the rear swingarm can be removed to change the drive belt or the rear wheel . the motorcycle s designers had approached several european manufacturers particularly cosworth about designing and producing the engine but ultimately decided to design and build it in osceola wisconsin . several variations on engine frame geometry were tried until the best configuration was found with the crankshaft geometrically aligned with the axles a concept that had been standard practice for the past 100 years . the v92c weighed about the same as a harley approximately 650 lb 290 kg . citation needed the original v92c engine produced about 55 hp 41 kw at the wheel citation needed equivalent to a 1964 sportster ; with high performance cams and pistons this could be boosted to 83 hp 62 kw and torque of 86 lb ft 117 n m . citation needed in 2002 the freedom engine was introduced . it had the same dimensions as the old engine but higher power output and with rounded cylinders and smaller oil cooler it was much more attractive visually . the v92c became known as the classic cruiser and was phased out of the model lineup after the 2003 model year . there was also a special edition version featuring special upgrades in 2000 and 2001 model years and deluxe models for several years . v92sc sportcruiser edit offered in 2000 and 2001 the v92sc sportcruiser offered higher ground clearance adjustable via a simple 2 position bolt setup on the frame under the seat . it met a weaker than expected market and did not sell well . v92tc touring cruiser edit offered from 2002 through 2006 the tc featured a longer swingarm large hard saddlebags a re designed seat and sometimes the new freedom engine . the relatively tall seat height and roomy ergonomics made the bike ideal for larger riders . the freedom engine displaced 92 cu in 1 510 cc but put out significantly more power and torque than the original engine . the 2002 model and later tc also accepted the 100 cu in 1 600 cc big bore kit which increased torque further with the addition of upgraded exhaust . later models featured rubber mounted handlebars and revised suspension settings . deluxe versions v92tcd were also available with extra features popular at the time . with the deletion of the touring cruiser at the end of the 2006 model year the last of the original v92 motorcycles was retired from the lineup . vegas edit in 2003 victory introduced the vegas . the vegas was designed by victory designer michael song and offered a totally new chassis design . the freedom engine carried forward from the tc but the rest of the bike incorporated new features . the vegas debuted with the 92 cu in 1 510 cc engine and 5 speed transmission but was upgraded to a 100 cu in 1 600 cc engine and 6 speed transmission for the 2006 model year . the vegas low has a 1 in 25 mm lower seat repositioned foot pegs and handlebars 2 in 51 mm further back than the regular vegas model . 4 the vegas is considered part of victory s custom cruisers . 5 2010 vegas specs 100 cu in 1 600 cc engine produces 85 hp 63 kw and 106 lb ft 144 n m torque engine four stroke 50 v twin fuel capacity 4.5 us gal 17 l ; 3.7 imp gal fuel system electronic fuel injection with dual 45 mm throttle body primary drive gear drive with torque compensator transmission six speed constant mesh final drive carbon fiber reinforced belt 6 vegas 8 ball edit the vegas 8 ball was powdercoated in black where the vegas had been chromed . it debuted with the 92 cu in 1 510 cc engine and was upgraded to 100 cu in 1 600 cc in 2006 . beginning with the 2011 model year the vegas 8 ball received the 6 speed transmission from the standard vegas . the vegas 8 ball is considered part of victory s 8 ball cruisers . 7 2010 vegas 8 ball specs 106 cu in 1 740 cc engine produces 94 hp 70 kw and 106 lb ft 144 n m torque engine four stroke 50 v twin fuel capacity 4.5 us gal 17 l ; 3.7 imp gal fuel system electronic fuel injection with dual 45 mm throttle body primary drive gear drive with torque compensator transmission five speed constant mesh final drive carbon fiber reinforced belt 8 high ball edit first introduced in 2012 is reminiscent of a bobber . it features apehanger handlebars wire wheels and suede black & white paintwork with painted on logos rather than badges . for 2014 two options became available . the afore mentioned paint scheme came with judge cast alloy wheels . and a new paint scheme of suede black with red flames appeared keeping the wire wheels . both versions feature a judge headlight replacing the previous headlight which many people felt looked out of place on this style of bike . gunner edit introduced in february 2014 as a traditional bobber style of bike . with more muscle 106 cubic inches pound for pound the victory gunner leads the competition in the latest lineup of cruiser style motorcycles currently on the market . kingpin kingpin deluxe kingpin tour edit following on the success of the vegas the kingpin was released in 2004 . victory took advantage of the greater tuning capacity of cartridge forks and revised both front and rear spring rates and damping to improve ride quality . the kingpin deluxe added luxury items to attract riders looking for more comfort . the kingpin and kingpin deluxe began with the 92 cu in 1 510 cc engine and five speed transmission but were upgraded to the 100 cu in 1 600 cc engine and 6 speed transmission for the 2006 model year . for 2007 the kingpin tour was added which was a deluxe outfitted with an integrated tour pack or trunk . the kingpin tour was added when the touring cruiser was dropped . the kingpin is considered part of victory s custom cruisers . 5 2010 kingpin specs 100 cu in 1 600 cc engine produces 85 hp 63 kw and 106 lb ft 144 n m torque engine four stroke 50 v twin fuel capacity 4.5 us gal 17 l ; 3.7 imp gal fuel capacity on 8 ball 4.5 us gal 17 l ; 3.7 imp gal fuel system electronic fuel injection with dual 45mm throttle body primary drive gear drive with torque compensator transmission six speed constant mesh final drive carbon fiber reinforced belt kingpin 8 ball edit the kingpin 8 ball is based upon the kingpin platform and like the vegas 8 ball is black with black highlights in place of the chrome highlights of the standard kingpin model . it carries the 100 cu in 1 600 cc motor and has a 5 speed gearbox . it is considered to be a blank canvas and thus is popular with motorcycle customizers . the kingpin 8 ball is considered part of victory s 8 ball cruisers . 7 2010 kingpin 8 ball specs 100 cu in 1 600 cc engine produces 85 hp 63 kw and 106 lb ft 144 n m of torque engine four stroke 50 v twin fuel capacity 4.5 us gal 17 l ; 3.7 imp gal fuel system electronic fuel injection with dual 45mm throttle body primary drive gear drive with torque compensator transmission five speed constant