2008 Victory Kingpin
Easy to ride, easy to enjoy. That’s the 2008 Kingpin, which is engineered to inspire confi dence and control on the road. Everything
about the Kingpin feels right – the ergonomics, suspension, power, braking – making it a cinch to ride and to enjoy.
NEW FOR 2008
• New Victory brake system provides consistently outstanding braking
• New brake system uses several new components: Hand brake lever, front and rear calipers, rear master cylinder,
rotors & plumbing
• New handgrips & end caps are styled to complement the new switch housings
• New grips can accept heated grip accessory; heated grips also available on Victory Custom Order Program models
• New switch housings provide refined, more integrated styling
NEXT GENERATION VICTORY FREEDOM® 100/6 V-TWIN
• 100ci/1634cc engine produces 85 horsepower & 106 ft-lbs. torque
• New airbox enhances air intake to help produce more power
• New Engine Control Module (ECM) with Closed Loop Fuel Injection to reduce emissions, improve drivability & power
• New throttle body, fuel injectors, oxygen sensors & idle air control
• New cooling system has newly styled oil cooler & new internal & external oil routing
• New engine components that reduce NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) include: New cam shafts, pistons, rods, crankshaft,
balance shaft, crankcases & engine covers
• New transmission has new 1st & 6th gears
• New 6th gear has slightly higher ratio & runs more quietly
• New 1st gear has lower ratio & delivers improved low-speed drivability & acceleration
• New primary drive with new torque compensator reduces operating noise & improves smoothness
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Available on Premium Stocking Models, Victory Custom Order Program models & from Pure Victory are:
• New billet wheels with custom design & 5-spoke pattern
• New hydraulic clutch that provides smooth, easy operation; requires less effort to control clutch
• Heated handgrips
• Pure Victory now offers over 265 Kingpin model-family accessories
KINGPIN COLORS & GRAPHICS FOR 2008
• Solid Midnight Cherry
• Solid Super Steel Gray
• Two-tone Sands Metallic/Black
• Black with flame graphics
• Solid Black
KEY RETURNING FEATURES
• Confidence-inspiring, easy-handling front suspension with inverted cartridge-type forks
• Ample meat on the road inspires rider confidence: a 130mm front tire on an 18” wheel
• Driver floorboards & heel/toe shift lever are standard
• Custom-inspired headlight design
| ENGINE |
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Kingpin |
| Engine type |
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4-stroke 50o V-Twin |
| Cooling system |
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Air / oil |
| Displacement |
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100 ci / 1634 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
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101 x 102 mm |
| Compression ratio |
8.7:1 |
| Valve train |
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Single overhead camshafts with |
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4 valves per cylinder, |
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self-adjusting cam chains, |
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hydraulic lifters |
| Fuel System |
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Electronic Fuel Injection |
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with 45mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel Capacity |
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4.5 gal / 17.0 ltr |
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| Exhaust |
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Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust |
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with crossover |
| Oil capacity |
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5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr |
| Charging System |
38 amps max output |
| Battery |
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12 volts / 18 amp hours |
| Primary Drive |
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Gear drive with |
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torque compensator |
| Clutch |
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Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
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6-speed overdrive constant mesh |
| Final Drive |
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt |
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| Length |
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99.9 in / 2537 mm |
| Wheelbase |
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65.6 in / 1666 mm |
| Seat Height |
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26.5 in / 673 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
5.8 in / 148 mm |
| Rake/trail |
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32.8o / 5.4 in / 138 mm |
| Dry Weight |
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676 Lbs / 307 Kg |
| GVWR |
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1234 lbs. / 560 kg |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| Front suspension: |
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Type |
Inverted cartridge telescopic fork |
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Fork tube diameter |
43 mm |
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Travel |
5.1 in / 130 mm |
| Rear suspension: |
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Shock absorber |
Single, mono-tube gas |
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Swingarm |
Cast Aluminum |
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with rising rate linkage |
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Travel |
3.9 in / 100 mm |
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Adjustments |
Preload adjustable spring |
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| BRAKES |
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| Front braking system: |
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Type |
300mm floating rotor |
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with 4-piston caliper |
| Rear braking system: |
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Type |
300mm floating rotor |
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with 2-piston caliper |
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| WHEELS & TIRES |
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| Wheels: |
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Front |
18 x 3.0 in |
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Rear |
18 x 5.0 in |
| Tires: |
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Front |
130/70 B18 Dunlop 491 Elite II |
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Rear |
180 55-B18 Dunlop D417 |
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| COLOR OPTIONS |
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Solid Black |
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Solid Midnight Cherry |
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Solid Supersteel Gray |
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2 Tone Sands Metallic/Black |
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Black with Flames |
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