Touring Motorcycles

2015Victory Cross Country 8-Ball

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The 2015 Victory Cross Country 8-Ball is a cruiser-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking long-distance comfort and classic styling. Known for its powerful engine, spacious seating, and hard-shell saddlebag storage, it excels at highway cruising with excellent load capacity and handling for its class.

Capacity: 1737.1 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 329.0 kg
Seat height: 667 mm
Power: 92.0 HP (67.7 kW)

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What’s new for the 2015 Victory Cross Country 8-Ball

vs the 2014

Spec	2014	2015
Torque	12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs)	not listed
Front suspension	Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel	Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter.
Rear suspension	Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant rate linkage, 4.7 in / 120 mm travel, air adjustable	Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant rate linkage, air adjustable
Front brakes	Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers. ABS.	Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers.
Rear brakes	Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper. ABS.	Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper.

Other years 2014 2015 2016

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering30%

City riding35%

Daily riding55%

Touring88%

Two-up75%

Track10%

Best for: Built for long-haul highway touring with a bagger-style blend of cruiser attitude and built-in luggage capacity.
Built for: Appeals to riders who want a stripped-down, blacked-out American V-twin cruiser with big-mile capability but minimal chrome or flash.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight bike for quick urban maneuvering.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 667mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 Victory Cross Country 8-Ball, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1737.1 ccm
Power: 92.0 HP (67.7 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 176 CO2 g/km
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 7.50 L/100km (31.4 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 2.6 CO g/km
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2796 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 108.0 mm
Compression: 9.4:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1670 mm
Overall length: 2650 mm
Seat height: 667 mm
Dry weight: 329.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.00 litres
Ground clearance: 147 mm
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres
Carrying capacity: Lockable hard saddle bags

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter.
Rear suspension: Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant rate linkage, air adjustable
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 119 mm
Rake (fork angle): 29.0°
Trail: 142 mm