Victory Kingpin 8 Ball (2008) vs Kawasaki Z 250LTD (1986-87) vs Victory Hard-Ball (2014-15)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Victory | Kawasaki | Victory |
Model: | Kingpin 8 Ball | Z 250LTD | Hard-Ball |
Years: | 2008 | 1986-87 | 2014-15 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters |
Capacity: | 1634 cc / 100 cu-in | 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 1731cc /106 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 102 mm | 70 x 64.mm | 101 x 108 mm |
Cooling System: | Air / oil | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection with 44mm throttle bodies | Carburetor | Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle bodies |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | -Electric |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt | Chain | Carbon fiber reinforced belt |
Front Suspension: | 43mm Inverted cartridge telescopic fork | Telescopic forks | 43mm Conventional telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension: | Single, mono-tube gas forged and cast aluminum w/ rising-rate linkage | Dual shocks | Single, mono-tube gas Cast Aluminum with rising rate linkage, Preload adjustable spring |
Front Brakes: | Single 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper | Single disc | 2x 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper, ABS |
Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper | Drum | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper, ABS |
Front Tyre: | 130/70 -21 | 90/90-19 | 130/70-18 67H Dunlop 491 Elite II |
Rear Tyre: | 180/55 B18 | 120/90-16 | 180/70-16 Dunlop Elite 3 |
Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |