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Ducati World Superbike Press Release
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World Superbike, Donington Park, Europe, 12 May 2012
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Blacked-Out 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 dark heart of the Hammer 8-Ball, it informs the world of your arrival with every crack of the throttle.
6-Speed Overdrive Transmission
The best performing transmission on the street collects the power generated by the massive V-twin and allows the Hammer 8-Ball 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
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
The Hammer 8-Ball’s classic look pleases every rider walking up to his machine, but that feeling is turbocharged when taking it through the twisties. The beefy inverted front fork sends more rigidity forward, providing better handling at every turn.
250-MM Rear Tire
Put a 250 mm tire on the back of a muscle cruiser like the Hammer 8-Ball, and rider and machine will both look like they are ready for anything the road has to dish out. In this case, looks aren’t deceiving. This tire will stick to the road no matter the condition, and make any rim proud to be associated with it.
Removable Passenger Cowl
Even the most independent of riders feels the need for human interaction once and a while. When that time comes yank the stylish, color-matched cowl and there’s your passenger’s ticket to ride. When ready to get back to that drag bike demeanor, simply reattach the cowl and return to one-up heaven.
Blacked Out Pipes and Headlight
Leave it up to the Hammer 8-Ball to take you where no bike has gone before. Blacked out pipes and black bullet headlight take you to the dark side, which leads to the kind of performance that has every other motorcycle scurrying for the light.
Stripped down. Bare bones. A bold throwback. The all-new Victory High-Ball rumbles down the road in the spirit of the classic bobber with an outright refusal to sacrifice performance along the way.
Built piece by piece around the road-pounding 106 Freedom V-Twin, it’s a ride with all the power and agility you’d expect from a Victory.
If you’re a pure rider with a passion for old-school styling, this is the bike you fire up for the first time and never look back. Available in April, see dealer for details.
Ape-Hanger Handlebars
Make a statement with two fists in the air. These blacked-out Apes give this bike its signature profile and send grown men running for their mommies. Pull ‘em down low for a more relaxed, but no less intimidating riding position.
Short Front Fender
Less is more. This shorty front fender offers protection from whatever the road throws your way without taking away from the “bare necessities” spirit of the bobber style.
16-Inch Lace Wheels with White Sidewalls
Wide 16-inch wheels, featuring an old-school lace design with white sidewalls, are a throwback to a classic style and help give our bike a custom feel right out of the box. Wherever you want to go from here, these wheels will take you.
Blacked-Out 106 cu. in. Freedom V-Twin
Like a dark storm cloud rumbling on the horizon, our blacked-out powerhouse will alert the townspeople of your impending arrival. The road-pounding Freedom V-Twin kicks out an incredible 97 hp and 113 ft.-lb. of torque. Hell yeah!
Blacked-Out Exhaust Pipes
Ain’t no chrome here. We gave the High-Ball a blacked-out paint job, head to tail, that gives it all the happy coziness of the Grim Reaper. So if you ever find yourself needing to blend in with pavement, this is your bike.
Ness Holeshot styling theme is featured on the engine
2011 Victory Zach Ness Vegas 8-Ball
It’s clear that third-generation custom builder Zach Ness has learned well from his legendary grandfather and father. Yet Zach’s personal design style comes through on the Zach Ness Signature Series Vegas 8-Ball.
This understated yet stunning custom features several Ness accessories, custom paint and graphics by Zach, a custom leather seat and more.
Key Victory Zach Ness Vegas Key Features:
Ness holeshot engine covers: The Ness Holeshot styling theme is featured on the engine.
The same styling is also found on the handgrips and footpegs, giving the bike an integrated custom treatment. Numbered badges: Each limited-edition bike has a metal plate with the bike’s number, the Cory Ness logo and a facsimile of Cory’s autograph.
Custom stitched leather seat: Ride in style on the custom stitched leather seat created especially for the Zach Ness Signature Vegas 8-Ball.
Motorcycle Specifications:
2011 “Arlen Ness” Signature Series Victory Vision
Black bodywork with blacked-out trim panels.
“Scrolled Ness” styling is featured on: side panels, billet wheels, engine covers and hand grip ends.
Ness accessories include: chrome billet grips, chrome billet shift and brake pegs, and oil line cover.
Ness windshield graphic, Ness radio display and Ness ignition key graphic.
Diamond-cut cylinders.
Chrome driver and passenger floorboards.
Chrome handlebars.
Stitched-leather seat.
Numbered plate on engine with facsimile of Arlen’s signature.
Pure Victory Accessories for the ANSS Victory Vision Include:
The 2011 Victory Hammer S takes the same raw, visual aggression as it’s brother, the Hammer, one step ahead with blacked out custom detail and exhaust, custom-painted wheels and aggressive paint.
Hammer S Motorcycles sport a 250mm rear tire, a color-matched cowl, and dual disc brakes up front.
The S model is a limited edition version with special muscle car-inspired styling, and Suede Black and Red with White Stripes.
This ultimate Freedom 106/6 Stage 2 V-Twin Engine has a Stage 2 cam package that allows it to produce an incredible 97 hp and 113 ft.-lb of torque.
The Hammer S also comes with a New louder, street legal exhaust. The stealthy, new black exhaust system complements the blacked-out look of the bike. This new black finish adds greatly to the bike’s overall styling.
Key Features:
Premium dual-disk brakes: Enjoy consistently awesome braking with these dual 300mm floating rotors equipped with 4-piston calipers. They provide sure stopping that inspires confident riding.
Removable passenger seat: For 2-up riding, remove the stylish, color-matched cowl and you’ll find the passenger seat. For solo riding, attach the cowl and ride in smooth style.
Speedometer and tachometer: The speedometer and tachometer are held side-by-side in a chrome bracket for easy-to-read, heads-up viewing of the bike’s operating data.
Super-bright multi-LED taillight: This outstanding taillight provides the high visibility a rider wants in traffic, and its durable, reliable performance ensures it will deliver for the long run.
Inverted front fork: The inverted cartridge telescopic fork has 5.1″ (130mm) of road-smoothing travel and provides a Hammer S rider with smooth, easy steering, in town and on the open road.
Engine
Engine Type
4-stroke 50o V-Twin
Cooling System
Air / oil
Displacement
106 ci / 1731 cc
Bore x Stroke
101 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 45mm throttle body
Fuel Capacity
4.5 gal / 17.0 ltr
Exhaust
Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
Oil capacity
5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr
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 Dimensions
Length
93.1 in / 2366 mm
Wheelbase
65.7 in / 1669 mm
Seat Height
26.5 in / 673 mm
Ground Clearance
5.8 in / 148 mm
Rake/trail
32.7o / 5.5 in / 140 mm
Dry Weight
672 lbs / 305 kg
GVWR
1173 lbs / 532 kg
Suspension
Front Suspension
Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, 3.9 in / 100 mm travel, preload adjustable spring
Built piece by piece around the road-pounding 106 Freedom V-Twin, it’s a ride with all the power and agility you’d expect from a Victory.
