Cruisers

2016Victory Judge

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The 2016 Victory Judge is a muscle cruiser with retro styling and mag-style wheels. Its oil- and air-cooled 1,737.1cc V-twin makes 97 hp through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive. A very low 658 mm seat, 299.4 kg dry weight and 17-litre tank give it a long, low stance.

Capacity: 1737.1 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 299.4 kg
Seat height: 658 mm
Power: 97.0 HP (71.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2016 Victory Judge

vs the 2015

Spec	2015	2016
Power	92.0 HP (68.6 kW) @ 5300 RPM	97.0 HP (71.3 kW)

Other years 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding45%

Daily riding55%

Touring50%

Two-up45%

Track15%

Best for: Built for confident boulevard cruising and weekend power cruiser fun rather than outright speed or long-distance touring comfort.
Built for: A bold, muscular power cruiser with a big torquey V-twin, aggressive styling, and a low-slung stance meant to be seen as much as ridden.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking off-road capability, sharp cornering agility, or a lightweight, nimble city commuter.

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 658mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Victory Judge, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 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)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3240 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
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1646 mm
Overall length: 2339 mm
Seat height: 658 mm
Dry weight: 299.4 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 119 mm
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Conventional telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel
Rear suspension: Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, 3.0 in / 75 mm travel, preload adjustable spring
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 75 mm
Rake (fork angle): 32.0°
Trail: 170 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes diameter: 300 mm
Front tyre: 130/90-B16
Rear tyre: 140/90-B16

Other

Color options: Gloss Black

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	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
Capacity	1737 cc	1731 cc	1731 cc	1737 cc	1737 cc
Dry weight	299 kg	299 kg	299 kg	299 kg	299 kg
Seat height	658 mm	658 mm	658 mm	658 mm	658 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L