2013 Victory Hard-Ball vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 Victory Hard-Ball 2013 Victory Hard-Ball

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Power
96.9 hp / 71.3 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
340 kg / 751 lbs
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2012 - 132025
Make ModelVictory Hard-BallBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height667 mm / 26.2 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1647 mm / 64.8 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Ground Clearance 120 mm / 4.7 in-
Length2372 mm / 93.4 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-229
Dry Weight (kg)340-
Dry Weight340 kg / 751 lbs-
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR1151 lbs / 523 kg-
Oil Capacity4.73 L / 5.0 US Quarts-
Wet Weight-229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power96.9 hp / 71.3 kW81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque144 Nm / 14.6 kgf-m / 106 ft-lb115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1731cc /106 cu-in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic liftersFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke101 x 108 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio9.4:112:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
ExhaustSplit dual exhaust with crossover-
Fuel InductionElectronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle bodiesElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
Lubrication-Wet sump
Starter-ElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V, 18 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveCarbon fiber reinforced beltUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame Type-Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front43mm Conventional telescopic fork45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearSingle, mono-tube gas Cast Aluminum with rising rate linkage, Preload adjustable springAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake 32°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail170 mm / 6.7 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear75 mm / 3.0 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper, ABS2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front130/70-18 67H Dunlop 491 Elite II90/90/21
Tyres - Rear180/70-16 Dunlop Elite 3150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels