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Victory Motorcycles: The 2012 Victory Kingpin®

Written by Justin Ogg
2012 Victory Kingpin

The Victory Kingpin cruiser motorcycle just added more strength to its already formidable arsenal without losing any of the classic styling that has made it a signature of the Victory custom cruiser motorcycle lineup.

There's nothing out there in the classic cruiser motorcycle market that compares to the combination of style and performance you get with a Kingpin.

106 CUBIC-INCH FREEDOM V-TWIN 
106 CUBIC-INCH FREEDOM V-TWIN
Whether you’re finding your way across town or cruising the city’s glass canyons, the Freedom V-Twin power plant delivers 113 ft lbs of green-light torque with ultimate authority. The heart of every Victory Cruiser machine, it informs the world of your arrival with every crack of the throttle.






6-SPEED OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION 
6-SPEED OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION
The best performing transmission on the street collects the power generated by the massive V-twin and allows the Victory Kingpin to roll fluidly between the curbs. Helical-cut gears ensure that each shift will be as smooth and clean as the bike itself.






113 FT LBS TORQUE 
113 FT LBS TORQUE
Press the starter and you can feel deep in your chest an eruption of low-end torque. With each precision-tuned piston stroke, the Freedom V-Twin’s 4-valve overhead cams and perfectly matched 6-speed overdrive transmission promise to provide unmatched throttle response, acceleration and passing power.






INVERTED FRONT FORK 
INVERTED FRONT FORK
Kingpin’s classic look pleases every rider walking up to it. But that feeling is turbocharged when taking the Kingpin through the twisties. The beefy inverted front fork sends more rigidity forward, providing better handling at every turn.






FULL FLOORBOARDS 
FULL FLOORBOARDS
Stable and highly comfortable platforms make a rider’s feet feel as firmly grounded as the bike itself, and allow for more confident shifter stomping from heel to toe.






FULL-LENGTH CLASSIC FLARED FENDERS 
FULL-LENGTH CLASSIC FLARED FENDERS
The signature Kingpin fenders feature long, flowing sheet metal that complements the bike’s overall styling and puts a modern spin on classic cruiser design.






OPTIONAL TOURING ACCESSORIESOPTIONAL TOURING ACCESSORIES
Born a cruiser, Kingpin’s smooth handling and comfortable seating position makes it an ideal candidate for the longer haul. Suit it up with touring accessories – trunk and saddlebags to start with – then take off and travel well beyond the comfort zone of other cruisers.










Engine
  • Engine Type: 4-stroke 50° V-Twin
  • Cooling System: Air/oil
  • Displacement: 106 cu. in. (1,731 cc)
  • Bore x Stroke: 101 mm x 108 mm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
  • Valve Train: Single overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
  • Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle body
  • Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal. (17.0 L)
  • Exhaust: Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
  • Oil Capacity: 5.0 qt. (4.75 L)
  • Charging System: 38 amps max output
  • Battery: 12 volts/18 amp hours
  • Primary Drive: Gear drive with torque compensator
  • Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
  • Transmission: 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
  • Final Drive: Carbon fiber reinforced belt
Chassis
  • Length: 99.9 in. (2,537 mm)
  • Wheelbase: 65.6 in. (1,666 mm)
  • Seat Height: 26.5 in. (673 mm)
  • Ground Clearance: 5.8 in. (148 mm)
  • Rake/Trail: 32.8°/5.4 in. (138 mm)
  • Dry Weight: 666 lb. (303 kg)
  • GVWR: 1,234 lb. (560 kg)
Suspension
  • Front Suspension Type: Inverted cartridge telescopic fork
  • Front Suspension Fork-Tube Diameter: 43 mm
  • Front Suspension Travel: 5.1 in. (130 mm)
  • Rear Suspension Shock Absorber: Single, mono-tube gas
  • Rear Suspension Swingarm: Cast aluminum with rising-rate linkage
  • Rear Suspension Travel: 3.9 in. (100 mm)
  • Rear Suspension Adjustments: Preload adjustable spring
Brakes
  • Brake System Type: Conventional
  • Front Braking System Type: 300 mm floating rotor with 4-piston calipers
  • Rear Braking System Type: 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston calipers
Wheels & Tires
  • Front Wheels: 18 in x 3.5 in
  • Rear Wheels: 18 in x 5.5 in
  • Front Tires: 130/70 B18 Dunlop® 491 Elite II
  • Rear Tires: 180/55-B18 Dunlop® D417
Color Options
  • Two-Tone Vogue Silver & Pearl White
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