The Victory Vision was introduced in February 2007 as an addition to the 2008 model line. It was Victory’s touring configuration, with a full fairing, hard luggage and a low seat height.
Victory Vision at a glance
| Introduced | February 2007, for 2008 |
|---|---|
| Class | touring motorcycle |
| Versions | Vision Street, Vision Tour, Vision 8-Ball |
| Engine (2010) | 1,740 cc (106 cu in) Freedom V-twin |
| Power (2010) | 92 hp (69 kW) |
| Torque (2010) | 109 lb·ft (148 N·m) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (23 L) |
| Transmission | six-speed |
| Final drive | carbon-fibre reinforced belt |
Based on one source: the Vision and Vision 8-Ball sections of the English Wikipedia article on Victory Motorcycles. There is no separate Wikipedia page for the model.
History of the Victory Vision
A tourer for 2008
The Vision was introduced in February 2007 as part of the 2008 lineup, in a touring configuration. It came in two versions: the Street, with a full fairing and hard saddlebags, and the Tour, which also had a hard trunk. Victory gave it a low seat height and a wide range of luxury electronics.
Vision 8-Ball
In 2010 Victory changed the Street version into an 8-Ball. The 8-Ball bikes came in one colour at a lower retail price with fewer add-ons; the Vision 8-Ball, for example, did without the passenger backrest and trunk, and had a lower seat.
Specification
The 2010 Vision used the 106 cu in (1,740 cc) four-stroke 50° V-twin with 92 hp (69 kW) and 109 lb·ft (148 N·m), a six-speed gearbox, electronic fuel injection with dual 45 mm throttle bodies, a 6 US gal (23 L) tank and a carbon-fibre reinforced belt final drive.
Design and features
- Full fairing: the Street version had a full fairing and hard saddlebags.
- Hard trunk: the Tour added a trunk on top of the Street specification.
- Low seat: a low seat height was part of the touring design.
- Luxury electronics: the Vision offered a wide range of electronic equipment.
- 8-Ball version: one colour, fewer add-ons and a lower price, without the passenger backrest and trunk.
Victory Vision versions
- Vision Street (2008–2009): full fairing and hard saddlebags.
- Vision Tour (2008 onwards): a Street with an added hard trunk.
- Vision 8-Ball (2010 onwards): the Street replaced by a cheaper black version.
The Vision was Victory’s touring model, alongside the Cross Country bagger; the story of the marque is told in Victory Motorcycles. More in the Victory collection.
Video: Victory Vision road test review
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Victory Motorcycles, English Wikipedia: Vision, Vision 8-Ball, specifications
