Cruisers
2016Victory Vegas
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The 2016 Victory Vegas is a cruiser-style motorcycle designed for riders seeking classic American aesthetic with manageable weight and accessible seat height. Known for its air-cooled 50-degree V-Twin engine and comfortable solo riding position, it offers a stable, approachable platform for both new and experienced cruiser enthusiasts. The Vegas excels as an entry-level cruiser combining traditional styling with reliable modern engineering.
- Capacity
- 1638.8 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 297.0 kg
- Seat height
- 640 mm
- Power
- 97.0 HP (71.3 kW)
What’s new for the 2016 Victory Vegas
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1737.1 ccm (106.00 cubic inches) | 1638.8 ccm (100.01 cubic inches) |
| Torque | 153.2 Nm (15.6 kgf-m or 113.0 ft.lbs) | not listed |
| Dry weight | 292.6 kg (645.1 pounds) | 297.0 kg (654.8 pounds) |
| Wet weight | — | 309.0 kg (681.2 pounds) |
| Front suspension | Conventional telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel | Conventional telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, 3.0 in / 75 mm travel, preload adjustable spring | Single, mono-tube, cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, air adjustable |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers | Single disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper. |
| Wheelbase | 1684 mm (66.3 inches) | 1705 mm (67.1 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for laid-back boulevard cruising and image-driven custom styling rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A classic American-style power cruiser with a big air-cooled V-twin, deep torque feel, and stripped-down custom aesthetics.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting sporty cornering agility, off-road capability, or serious long-distance touring comfort with a passenger.
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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- Capacity
- 1638.8 ccm
- Power
- 97.0 HP (71.3 kW)
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3266 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
- 1705 mm
- Overall length
- 2462 mm
- Seat height
- 640 mm
- Dry weight
- 297.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 309.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 126 mm
- Oil capacity
- 4.70 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Conventional telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter
- Rear suspension
- Single, mono-tube, cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, air adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 92 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 33.0°
- Trail
- 126 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-18
Other
- Color options
- Red
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 | 2003 | 2007 | 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1507 cc | 1639 cc | 1639 cc | 1737 cc | 1639 cc | 1639 cc |
| Dry weight | 280 kg | 288 kg | 291 kg | 293 kg | 297 kg | 297 kg |
| Seat height | 673 mm | 673 mm | 673 mm | 640 mm | 640 mm | 640 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Victory Vegas?
The 2016 Victory Vegas has a Capacity of 1638.8 ccm (100.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Victory Vegas have?
The 2016 Victory Vegas has a Power of 97.0 HP (71.3 kW).
How many gears does the Victory Vegas have?
The 2016 Victory Vegas has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Victory Vegas weigh?
The 2016 Victory Vegas has a Dry weight of 297.0 kg (654.8 pounds).
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