Touring Motorcycles
2012Victory Cross Country
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The 2012 Victory Cross Country is a full-featured touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfortable, stable highway performance. Powered by a 1737cc 50-degree V-Twin engine producing 147.8 Nm of torque, it delivers strong low-end grunt and relaxed cruising capability. Best known for its classic American cruiser styling combined with modern touring amenities, electronic fuel injection, and six-speed transmission for efficient highway cruising.
- Capacity
- 1731.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 347.0 kg
- Seat height
- 667 mm
- Power
- 91.7 HP (68.4 kW) @ 4500 RPM
What’s new for the 2012 Victory Cross Country
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | — | 147.8 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.0 ft.lbs) |
| Wet weight | — | 348.0 kg (767.2 pounds) |
| Front suspension | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in 130 mm travel | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant rate linkage, 4.7 in/120 mm travel, air adjustable spring | Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant rate linkage, 4.7 in / 120 mm travel, air adjustable |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper | Single disc. ABS |
| Cooling | Air | Oil & air |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a big-twin American bagger for covering long interstate miles in comfort with ample luggage capacity.
- Built for
- A relaxed, torque-rich cruiser-tourer with a commanding presence, deep exhaust note, and effortless highway pull rather than outright sportiness.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking nimble cornering, off-road capability, or a lightweight bike for tight 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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased 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.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1731.0 ccm
- Power
- 91.7 HP (68.4 kW) @ 4500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 168 CO2 g/km
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 7.16 L/100km (32.9 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 5.1 CO g/km
- Torque
- 147.8 Nm (15.1 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2643 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
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
- Wet weight
- 348.0 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, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel
- Rear suspension
- Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant rate linkage, 4.7 in / 120 mm travel, air adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 29.0°
- Trail
- 142 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 130/70-R18
- Rear tyre
- 180/60-R16
Other
- Color options
- Solid Black, Solid Imperial Blue, Two Tone Sunset Red and Silver Graphics
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
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 | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1737 cc | 1731 cc | 1737 cc | 1737 cc | 1731 cc |
| Dry weight | 347 kg | 347 kg | 347 kg | 345 kg | 345 kg |
| Seat height | 667 mm | 667 mm | 667 mm | 667 mm | 667 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Safety Recalls
⚠ 2 recalls may applySERVICE 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 →
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Victory Cross Country?
The 2012 Victory Cross Country has a Capacity of 1731.0 ccm (105.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Victory Cross Country have?
The 2012 Victory Cross Country has a Power of 91.7 HP (68.4 kW) @ 4500 RPM.
How many gears does the Victory Cross Country have?
The 2012 Victory Cross Country has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Victory Cross Country?
The 2012 Victory Cross Country has a Torque of 147.8 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Victory Cross Country weigh?
The 2012 Victory Cross Country has a Dry weight of 347.0 kg (765.0 pounds).
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