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Touring Motorcycles

2008Victory Vision Tour

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The 2008 Victory Vision Tour is a full-featured cruiser-based touring motorcycle designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and American V-twin character. Its 1731cc twin-cylinder engine delivers strong low-end torque ideal for highway cruising, while the 6-speed transmission and modern fuel injection ensure smooth, reliable performance. Known for its accessible seat height and manageable weight, it suits experienced riders who prioritize touring capability without sacrificing classic styling.

Capacity: 1731.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 385.1 kg
Seat height: 673 mm
Power: 91.7 HP (68.4 kW) @ 4500 RPM

⇄ Compare with another bike ＋ Add to garage All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (3)

Other years 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding30%

Daily riding55%

Touring96%

Two-up92%

Track5%

Best for: Built for long-distance, highway-focused touring with maximum rider and passenger comfort over hundreds of miles.
Built for: A big-twin American cruiser-tourer with a relaxed, torquey V-twin feel, distinctive styling, and a smooth belt-driven cruising demeanor.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders wanting a light, nimble bike for tight city streets, aggressive cornering, or any off-road use.

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

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At 673mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Victory Vision Tour, 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1731.0 ccm
Power: 91.7 HP (68.4 kW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 147.8 Nm (15.1 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2381 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: 2664 mm
Overall width: 1140 mm
Seat height: 673 mm
Dry weight: 385.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.70 litres
Ground clearance: 148 mm
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Conventional telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Adjustable
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 119 mm
Rake (fork angle): 29.0°
Trail: 137 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Dual 300mm floating rotor with 3-piston calipers
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 300 mm
Front tyre: 130/70-18
Rear tyre: 180/60-16

Other

Color options: Black, Super Steel Gray, Midnight Cherry
Fuel Tank Material: Metal

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2008	2010	2012	2013	2015
Capacity	1731 cc	1731 cc	1731 cc	1737 cc	1737 cc
Dry weight	385 kg	325 kg	394 kg	394 kg	394 kg
Seat height	673 mm	673 mm	673 mm	673 mm	673 mm
Fuel capacity	22.7 L	22.7 L	22.7 L	22.7 L	22.7 L

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

Safety Recalls

⚠ 3 recalls may apply

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSSep 2008 · 08V446000

POLARIS IS RECALLING 2,444 MY 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLES. THE TERMINAL NUTS THAT SECURE THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY WIRES COULD BE LOOSE AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE. ALSO THE CURRENT FUEL IGNITION MAP PRE-PROGRAMMED INTO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CAN CAUSE ENGINE STALLING.

Risk: EITHER CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL NUTS AND RE-PROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-888-704-5290.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHMar 2008 · 08V131000

POLARIS IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRICAL CONTACT PLATE ON THE IGNITION SWITCH BASE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH BODY, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE VEHICLE.

Risk: A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL FULLY SECURE THE IGNITION SWITCH BASE TO THE SWITCH BODY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-888-704-5290.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORNov 2007 · 07V510000

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN OVERCHARGING CONDITION. AN OVERCHARGING SITUATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTION COULD CAUSE A STALLING CONDITION.

Risk: AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND INSPECT BOTH BATTERY CABLES FOR TIGHTNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-888-704-5290.

These recalls cover some 2008 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 →