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Victory a relative newcomer in the field of bike manufacturing and has come up with the Vegas8 ball this season with economy in mind, I think! They do have some impressive bike in their holds and the Vegas 8 ball is one of their finest!
The Vegas 8 ball comes as a more practical version with a lot of optional accessories like windshield, luggage rack and electronic cruise control to name a few.
The design is also stylishly black with enough steel thrown in to attract the cruiser fan! Its distinctive feature, an 8 ball decal upfront makes sure that its identity is well established.
The seat height is low at 26.5 inches and allows for both male and female riders though your ride might get lonely without a seat for your companion. The 1634 cc Freedom 100/5 v twin engine produces 85Hp at 4750 rpm effortlessly and is power packed.
Its style is made further distinctive by the fuel tank with its scalloping and cast iron wheels with 5 spokes. The control head has the regular set of indicators but the tachometer is missing. So be wary if you depend on the tachometer for your shifts. A digital odometer and a trip meter are integrated into the large speedometer.
The fuel injection system and transmission are faultless and performed seamlessly even in high gear. The gear box is 5 speed but you don’t feel the need for the sixth one. The engine performs without any buzz at top gear. The tyre size is small for a cruiser but they work well on the Vegas 8 ball.
The Vegas’s manouvreability begs you to take the corners and turns at a go! Though it weighs around 300kg its stability is quite impressive. The suspension and braking systems are up to the mark though there can be some improvement in the braking department.
The accessories like the windshield, saddlebags and the Electronic Cruise Control are some things which you can get accustomed to and the Electronic cruise control is definitely a plus when you plan on taking your bike for long rides.
So if you enjoy riding your bike everyday, be it to work or just for pleasure, here is the ideal cost effective machine – the Victory Vegas 8 Ball.
