Cruiser bikes need not be all about looks and imposing presence; it's also great if it can back up its stature with some great storage, unprecedented comfort, and unbeatable performance.

That's what you get on the Victory Cross Roads Hard Bagger.->ke3486 Despite carrying a long name, the Cross Roads Hard Bagger is the ideal all-around cruiser that can take you out for a great ride on some weathered asphalt, breaking the wind to your heart's content.

Packed with a 106 cc Freedom V-Twin engine, the Cross Roads Hard Bagger is the kind of stripped-down touring purist that takes its performance credentials very seriously, capable of delivering 97 horsepower and 109 lb/ft of torque. The bike's expertly balanced credentials make for a controlled ride that feels like you're being shot out of a cannon. Joining the powertrain is a transmission system that's considered one of the best in the market.

Other standard features on the Cross Roads Hard Bagger is Victory's very own Anti-Lock Brake System, a set-up that monitors what the wheel is doing and gives you consistent, smooth braking from the handlebar lever down to the rubber on the road. As far as the aforementioned storage space is concerned, the Cross Roads Hard Bagger can be set-up with a number of storage options, ranging from 17.4 gallons of soft bags storage capacity to 21 gallons of hard bag roominess.

Find out more about the Victory Cross Roads Hard Bagger after the jump.

2012 Victory Cross Roads Hard Bagger

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2012 Victory Cross Roads Hard Bagger
  • Engine/Motor: 4-stroke, 50-degree V-Twin
  • Transmission: 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

VICTORY CROSS ROADS HARD BAGGER

Unmatched Storage. Unprecedented Comfort. Unbeatable Performance.

Back-road touring isn’t about the most direct route. It’s about single lanes, weathered asphalt, and riding until the horizon turns red. So goes the all-new Victory Cross Roads™ Hard Bagger—a stripped-down touring purist that doesn’t mess around when it comes to performance. With a 106-cubic-inch (1,731cc) Freedom® V-Twin, extra-long ?oorboards, hard bags with 79 litres of cargo capacity, cruise control, ABS and a windshield fitted as standard, it has all the capability you need to ride further than you ever thought possible.

106 CUBIC-INCH FREEDOM V-TWIN

At the heart of the Cross Roads sits the Freedom V-Twin power plant, expertly balanced for the perfectly controlled explosions that deliver 97 horsepower and 109 ft lbs of hole shot torque. Maestro of the motorcycle world, it’s what keeps man, machine and highway working together in perfect harmony.

6-SPEED OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION

The highest performing transmission on the road receives the power generated by the massive V-twin and seamlessly turns it into something you can use. Neutral Selection Assist and helical-cut gears ensure every shift is as quiet and smooth as the one before it.

NO NONSENSE TOURING BIKE

Now anyone who hears the call of the open road can answer it with the crack of their own throttle. At $15,999, there has never been more opportunity to put the wind in your face or the power of a Freedom V-Twin in your fist. So saddle up and explore wherever those newly acquired miles of blacktop take you.

ABS BRAKES

Standard on the Cross Roads, the Victory Anti-Lock Brake System doesn’t discriminate between dry, wet or rock-strewn pavement. No matter what the conditions, ABS monitors what the wheel is doing and gives you consistent, smooth braking from the handlebar lever down to the rubber on the road.

AMPLE STORAGE

Choose between 17.4 gallons of soft bags storage capacity and 21 gallons of hard bag roominess. Either way your Cross Roads will sport the look of a well-groomed road warrior, and you’ll have plenty of cargo space for another rider’s carry on.

Specification

Engine Type

4-stroke 50° V-Twin

Cooling System

Air/Oil

Displacement

106 ci / 1,731 cc

Bore x Stroke

101x108mm

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 45mm throttle bodies

Fuel Capacity

22 lt

Exhaust

Split dual exhaust with crossover

Oil Capacity

4.75ltr

Charging System

48 amps max output

Battery

12 volts/18 amp hours

Primary Drive

Gear drive with torque compensator

Clutch

Wet, multi-plate

Transmission

6-speed constant mesh

Final Drive

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt

Length

2,652 mm

Wheelbase

1,670 mm

Seat Height

667 mm

Ground Clearance

148 mm

Rake/Trail

32.7°/142 mm

Dry Weight

338 kg

GVWR

618 kg

Front Suspension

Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43mm diameter, 130mm travel

Rear Suspension

Single, mono-tube gas,cast aluminum with rising rate linkage , 120mm travel, Air adjustable

Brake System

ABS

Front Brake

Dual 300mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper

Rear Brake

300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper

Front Wheel

18x3.0in

Rear Wheel

16x5.0in

Front Tyre

130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3

Rear Tyre

180/60R16 Dunlop Elite 3

Colours

Solid Black, Solid Sunset Red