Saturday, January 21, 2012

Victory Introduces 2013 Model The Judge

Press Release:
All-New Victory Judge Rules the Street With Muscle Car inspired Styling & American Power
At the intersection of exhilarating American V-Twin power and dynamic muscle bike styling is the all-new Victory Judge. This is a new cruiser from Victory, the only brand that can combine such powerful new styling with dominating V-Twin power and smooth, confidence-inspiring handling for riders of all sizes.

 STYLE
       The Victory Judge has a powerful silhouette and details that evoke visions of classic American muscle cars. Deeply sculpted bodywork and blacked-out components give the bike a strong purpose. Three paint options including a sinister Gloss Black, Sunset Red, and a signature Suede Nuclear Sunset, host the minimal graphics. No frills, no excess, no excuses. Lots of bikes look good when parked, the Judge looks like it’s just resting up for the next challenge.
       The fuel tank features signature Victory styling, the new headlight has crisp design lines and the side covers have oval faces just waiting to be customized. The frame, dual exhaust, triple trees, cases, cylinder heads and more are blacked-out. The Judge says “just drop the polish and pull the trigger.”
       The drag bars and bodywork are all new, as is the styling of the taillight, fender struts and new EFI covers between the cylinders. The Victory Judge features new 5-spoke cast wheels that evoke memories of performance mag wheels seen at race tracks in the 70’s. These 16” rims are shod with premium Dunlop Elite II tires with raised white lettering,  the perfect look on this performance cruiser.


PERFORMANCE
The Judge pulses with Victory Engineering DNA, delivering premium power and braking, and a smooth ride and handling.
A Judge rider is in an engaged riding position, on top of the action, and in total command of the bike. The mid-mount lower controls create comfortable, confidence-inspiring ergonomics. A rider’s intuitive, natural leaning produces easy, responsive handling. Roll smoothly through tight turns and carve twisties on the gas as the premium suspension and semifloating brake rotors blend into seamless performance.
       With the rearward control positions and 25.9” (658 mm) seat height, the Judge is an ideal cruiser for riders with modest inseams. Its incredible balance and low center of gravity invite riders of all heights to get on and go.
       Street-owning power flows from within the Freedom® 106/6 V-Twin. It serves up 113 ft-lbs of torque that let a rider punch through the gnarliest traffic, hustle through the curves and decimate any straightaway. Helical cut gears in the proven 6-speed transmission deliver consistently smooth shifting. The true overdrive of 6th gear delivers smooth highway cruising, and a positive neutral finder simplifies the stoplight to stoplight battles.
       The 4.5-gallon (17.0 liter) fuel tank offers great range and is coupled to a high-end fuel injection system that can handle any riding conditions. Pure Victory Gear, available from Victory dealers and 24/7 at www.purepolaris.com, features Judge-specific accessories so every rider can make their Judge truly their bike.

THE VERDICT
The all-new Victory Judge presides where American V-Twin power intersects with dynamic muscle bike styling that only Victory can deliver. The Judge opens a new chapter of outstanding Victory cruiser performance. It serves up incredible handling and street-dominating power for a phenomenal riding experience.

Specifications

ENGINE TYPE 4-Stroke 50˚ V-Twin
COOLING SYSTEM Air / Oil
DISPLACEMENT 106 ci / 1731 cc
BORE X STROKE 101 x 108 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO 9.4 : 1
VALVE TRAIN Single Overhead Camshafts with 4 Valves per Cylinder,
Self-adjusting Cam Chains, Hydraulic Lifters
FUEL SYSTEM Electronic Fuel Injection with Dual 45 mm Throttle Body
FUEL CAPACITY 4.5 gal / 17.0 ltr
EXHAUST Staggered Slash-cut Dual Exhaust with Crossover
OIL CAPACITY 5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr
CHARGING SYSTEM 38 Amps Max Output
BATTERY 12 Volts / 18 Amp Hours
PRIMARY DRIVE Gear Drive with Torque Compensator
CLUTCH Wet, Multi-plate
TRANSMISSION 6-speed Overdrive Constant Mesh
FINAL DRIVE Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt
CHASSIS DIMENSIONS
Length 92.0 in / 2337 mm
Wheelbase 64.8 in / 1647 mm
Seat Height 25.9 in / 658 mm
Ground Clearance 4.7 in / 120 mm
Rake/ Trail 31.7˚ / 6.7 in / 170 mm
Dry Weight 660 lbs / 300 kg
GVWR 1151 lbs / 522 kg
FRONT SUSPENSION
Type Conventional Telescopic Fork
Travel 5.1 in / 130 mm
REAR SUSPENSION
Shock Absorber Single, Mono-tube Gas
Swingarm Cast Aluminum with Rising Rate Linkage
Travel 3.0 in / 75 mm
Adjustments Preload Adjustable Spring
BRAKES
Brake System Type Conventional
Front System Type 300mm Floating Rotor with 4-piston Caliper
Rear System Type 300mm Floating Rotor with 2-piston Caliper
WHEELS
Front 16 x 3.5 in
Rear 16 x 3.5 in
TIRES
Front 130/90 B16 67H Dunlop 491 Elite II-RWL
Rear 140/90 B16 77H Dunlop 491 Elite II-RWL
COLOR OPTIONS Gloss Black, Suede Nuclear Sunset, Sunset Red