Victory Gunner Bobber

Victory Gunner Bobber
Manufacturer	Victory
Production	2015 - 16
Engine	Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Compression ratio	9.4:1
Battery	12 volts / 18 amp hours
Transmission	6 Speed
Suspension	Front: 43mm Conventional telescopic fork, Rear: Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, preload adjustable spring
Brakes	Front: Single 300 x 5mm/Floating Rotor/4 Piston Calipers Rear: Single 300 x 5mm/Floating Rotor/2 Piston Caliper
Front Tire	130/90 B16 67H Dunlop 491 E2-RWL
Rear Tire	140/90 B16 77H Dunlop 491 E2-RWL
Wheelbase	64.8 in / 1647 mm
Seat Height	658 mm / 25.9 in
Weight	25.0 in / 635 mm (dry),
Oil Capacity	5.0 qts / 4.73 ltr
Fuel Capacity	17 Liters / 4.5 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air/oil cooled cooled Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters. The engine featured a 9.4:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 130/90 B16 67H Dunlop 491 E2-RWL front tire and a 140/90 B16 77H Dunlop 491 E2-RWL rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300 x 5mm/Floating Rotor/4 Piston Calipers in the front and a Single 300 x 5mm/Floating Rotor/2 Piston Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Conventional telescopic fork, while the rear was equipped with a Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, preload adjustable spring. The Gunner Bobber was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 25.0 in / 635 mm. The wheelbase was 64.8 in / 1647 mm long.

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Overview

Victory Gunner Bobber

The Gunner is a stripped-down bobber — a popular category these days — featuring the big Freedom 106 cubic inch v-twin and six-speed gearbox refined by Victory over the past several years. This is one of the premier cruiser engines in the heavyweight category that typically dynos in the ballpark of 80 rear wheel horsepower. The Gunner features “Suede Titanium” paint, attractive multi-spoke cast aluminum 16-inch wheels (that carry narrow rubber, including a 140 section rear tire) and a relatively light claimed dry weight for the heavyweight cruiser category of 649 pounds. With disc brakes front and rear, the Gunner makes due with a single 300 mm floating rotor in front and four-piston caliper. As much of the motorcycling world embraces greater complexity and calls it “added features,” there’s something to be said for taking parts off. Such is the case with the classic bobber, a motorcycle taken closer to the core elements necessary to carry a person on two wheels. Victory’s 2015 Gunner embraces the stripped-down ethic but retains elements that the company feels “serious riders” would want in a bobber-style production machine.

Which means the Freedom 106 cubic-inch 50-degree V-twin powers the Gunner, its four-valve heads (and hydraulic lifters) making this one of the best-running cruiser engines on the market. The engine, gearbox, and primary drive have continued to be refined over the years. Major upgrades came in 2011, with redesigned shift dogs and strategic use of helical gears to both quiet operation and reduce drive lash. Neutral assist was also added, which, as the name implies, makes finding neutral easier. Overall, this is a nice-shifting mechanically quiet powerplant that is much more refined in operation than early versions of the 106/6 powertrain. We expect output to be similar to that of the 2013 Judge, which, on the CW Dynojet 250i dyno, produced a healthy 81 horsepower at 4810 rpm and 96-pound-feet of torque at just 2920.

Combine this power with a not-bad-for-a-cruiser claimed dry weight of 649 lb. and the Gunner should move along well. If it handles anything like the , it will make us smile, too. And it will likely offer nearly identical steering quality because the chassis geometry (32-degree rake), wheelbase (64.8 inches) and tire sizes (130/90-16 front, 140/90-16 rear) are the same as those of the Judge. The new 24-spoke wheels are a nice touch, teaming with “Suede Titanium” paint and a 25-inch-high solo seat to give the Gunner its distinct look.

Key Features

• Suede Titanium metallic and black 2-tone tank The Victory Gunner's distinctive bobber styling is enhanced by the premium Suede Titanium Metallic and Black paint, including the two-tone fuel tank. • 106 CUBIC-INCH FREEDOM® V-TWIN The Victory Freedom® 106/6 V-Twin is smooth, efficient – and extremely powerful. It’s fuel-injected, counter-balanced and delivers 110 ft-lb of torque you can use to own city streets and enjoy extended highway cruising with confidence and power to spare. It delivers instant throttle response and outstanding power you can unleash on demand. • 110 FT-LBS OF TORQUE With the outstanding power of the Victory Freedom® 106/6 V-Twin, you’ll ride the Gunner with confidence – and with 110 ft-lb of torque on tap. Use the power to enjoy the best cruising, to head out onto the open road, and to manage traffic with passing power to spare. • 6-SPEED OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION Every gear shift is smooth and defined with the Victory 6-speed transmission with true overdrive. Its helical-cut gears ensure that each shift is smooth and sure. For interstate cruising, the 6th gear overdrive drops the RPMs and revs up a great ride experience. • 24 Spoke Cast aluminum wheels

The lightweight 16" front and rear wheels have such unique and powerful style that the Vicotry Gunner looks like it just rolled out of a custom shop. • LOW SEAT HEIGHT & relaxed ergonomics The comfortable Victory Gunner seat has a narrow straddle point so your legs extend directly to the pavement from the 25.0" seat height, enhancing your confidence and control. The relaxed cruiser ergos ensure a comfortable ride on city streets and out on the open highway. • STREAMLINED SOLO SEAT The Victory Gunner seat is stylish and comfortable. This sleek solo seat offers the ideal combo of cushion and support. It also puts a rider in a position of confidence-inspiring control. The seat's styling integrates with a smooth lines of the Victory Gunner, enhancing the bike's throwback bobber style. For 2-up riding, add the accessory passenger seat – and pegs or floorboards – of your choice. • ADD VICTORY ACCESSORIES TO MAKE IT ALL YOURS Every rider can make the Victory Gunner truly their own with Victory Accessories. Add comfort, convenience, extra style, protection and more with Victory Accessories. Every Victory accessory undergoes the same rigorous testing as our motorcycles, so they install easily, fit properly, and deliver outstanding performance.

Make Model	Victory Gunner Bobber
Year	2015 - 16
Engine Type	Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Displacement	1731cc /106 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	101 x 108 mm
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled
Compression	9.4:1
Oil Capacity	5.0 qts / 4.73 ltr
Exhaust	Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
Induction	Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body
Starting	Electric
Charging System	48 amps max output
Battery	12 volts / 18 amp hours
Max Power	81 hp / 60.4 kW @ 4810 rpm
Max Torque	96 lb-ft / 130 Nm @ 2920 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt
Front Suspension	43mm Conventional telescopic fork,
Front Wheel Travel	5.1 in / 130 mm
Rear Suspension	Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, preload adjustable spring
Rear Wheel Travel	3.0 in / 75 mm
Brake System Type	Conventional
Front Brakes	Single 300 x 5mm/Floating Rotor/4 Piston Calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 300 x 5mm/Floating Rotor/2 Piston Caliper
Front Tire	130/90 B16 67H Dunlop 491 E2-RWL
Front Wheel	16 x 3.5 in
Rear Tire	140/90 B16 77H Dunlop 491 E2-RWL
Rear Wheel	16 x 3.5 in
Rake	32°
Dimensions	Length 93.4 in / 2372 mm
Wheelbase	64.8 in / 1647 mm
Seat Height	658 mm / 25.9 in
Ground Clearance	4.7 in / 120 mm
Dry Weight	25.0 in / 635 mm
Gvwr	1151 lbs / 523 kg
Fuel Capacity	17 Liters / 4.5 US gal

External Links

• http://www.cycleworld.com/tag/judge/