2012 Victory Hard-Ball

Jan 04, 2012 View Comments by

During the IMS in Long Beach, Victory unveiled its latest creation, the Hard-Ball. It’s built around the 106ci Freedom V-Twin and combines features from their other models like the ape hangers from the High-Ball, and the hard bags from the Cross Country. The matte black finish and red pin striping give the motorcycle serious attitude. Victory chose to leave off the usual company badge and integrated a much simpler and cleaner looking emblem into the paint. Here are a couple of shots to give you an idea, and yes, leather jacket and sparkling three-quarter helmet are mandatory.

Visit Victory’s website for more specs on the Hard-Ball.

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