Victory Kingpin 8 Ball (2008) vs BMW R 12 (1935-42)
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| Make: | Victory | BMW |
| Model: | Kingpin 8 Ball | R 12 |
| Years: | 2008 | 1935-42 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, SV |
| Capacity: | 1634 cc / 100 cu-in | 745 |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 102 mm | 78 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air / oil | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection with 44mm throttle bodies | 2 x Amal 6/406/407 (Single Carburetor option: 1 x SUM type CK ∅25 mm) |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Double plate dry clutch |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm Inverted cartridge telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Single, mono-tube gas forged and cast aluminum w/ rising-rate linkage | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 130/70 -21 | 3.00 x 19" |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 B18 | 3.50 x 19" |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |