Cruisers

2012Victory Cory Ness Cross Country

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The 2012 Victory Cory Ness Cross Country is a premium cruiser-touring motorcycle built for riders seeking aggressive styling with long-distance capability. Powered by a 1737cc V-Twin engine producing 153 Nm of torque, it delivers smooth highway cruising and confident acceleration. Known for its custom Cory Ness design, six-speed transmission, and fuel injection, this bike combines touring comfort with American muscle appeal.

Capacity: 1737.1 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 347.0 kg
Seat height: 667 mm
Power: 97.0 HP (71.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2012 Victory Cory Ness Cross Country

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Torque	—	153.2 Nm (15.6 kgf-m or 113.0 ft.lbs)
Fuel capacity	17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)	22.00 litres (5.81 US gallons)
Front brakes	Single disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers	Double disc. ABS. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes	Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper	Single disc. ABS. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper

Other years 2011 2012

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding35%

Daily riding55%

Touring90%

Two-up85%

Track10%

Best for: Built for relaxed long-distance highway touring with strong torque for effortless overtaking rather than outright speed or cornering agility.
Built for: A bold, customized American V-twin cruiser with distinctive Cory Ness styling that rewards riders who value presence, comfort, and torque-rich cruising over sharp handling.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable bike for tight city streets, aggressive cornering, or any form of off-road riding.

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

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Units

At 667mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Victory Cory Ness Cross Country, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1737.1 ccm
Power: 97.0 HP (71.3 kW)
Torque: 153.2 Nm (15.6 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2795 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
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1669 mm
Overall length: 2652 mm
Seat height: 667 mm
Dry weight: 347.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.00 litres
Ground clearance: 147 mm
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres

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: 93 mm
Rake (fork angle): 29.0°
Trail: 142 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 300 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 130/70-R18
Rear tyre: 180/60-R16

Other

Color options: Boardwalk Blue w/Ness Graphics

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2011	2012
Capacity	1731 cc	1737 cc
Dry weight	347 kg	347 kg
Seat height	667 mm	667 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	22 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 2 recalls may apply

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOct 2017 · 17V647000

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.

Risk: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-17-02.

EQUIPMENTSep 2012 · 12V457000

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.

Risk: If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

These recalls cover some 2012 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Victory recalls →