Touring Motorcycles

2012Victory Vision Tour

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The 2012 Victory Vision Tour is built for the long-haul rider who wants comfort, storage and presence on the interstate. Its 1731 cc V-twin delivers 147.8 Nm of relaxed torque through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive, while ABS-equipped discs and a low 673 mm seat keep it manageable. Best known for its distinctive full-fairing styling and all-day touring comfort.

Capacity: 1731.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 394.2 kg
Seat height: 673 mm
Power: 91.7 HP (68.4 kW) @ 4500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2012 Victory Vision Tour

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Torque	—	147.8 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.0 ft.lbs)
Front suspension	Conventional telescopic fork, 46 mm diameter	Conventional telescopic fork, 46 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel
Rear suspension	Single, mono-tube gas,cast aluminum with rising rate linkage	Single, mono-tube, cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, 3.65 in / 92.7 mm travel, air adjustable
Front brakes	Double disc. Floating rotors with 4-piston calipers. Anti-lock braking.	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 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%

Touring97%

Two-up95%

Track10%

Best for: Built for effortless long-distance highway touring with a passenger and luggage rather than sporty riding.
Built for: A big-torque cruiser-tourer that rewards a relaxed, smooth riding style with plush comfort and strong straight-line stability.
Not ideal for: Not for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable city bike.

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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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 673mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 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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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based 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.

Full specifications

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: 0.2326 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: 2629 mm
Seat height: 673 mm
Dry weight: 394.2 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.70 litres
Ground clearance: 122 mm
Oil capacity: 4.70 litres
Carrying capacity: 29 gallons of trunk and saddlebag space

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Conventional telescopic fork, 46 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel
Rear suspension: Single, mono-tube, cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, 3.65 in / 92.7 mm travel, air adjustable
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: Sunset Red and , Black w/Black Carbon Graphics, Imperial Blue and Super Steel Gray, Bronze Mist and Sandstone Metallic, Solid Black and Vogue Silver
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	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

⚠ 1 recall may apply

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 →