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2002 Polaris Victory V92C Deluxe
SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE DATA
ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Type: ..........oil/air-cooled, 50 V-twin

Valvetrain: ....SOHC, 4 valves per cyl.,
hydraulic lifters
Size: ........................................1507cc
Bore/stroke:........97.0mm x 102.0mm
Comp. ratio: ..............................9.2:1
Carburetion: ..................................EFI
44mm throttle bodies
Exhaust:........................................22

Measured top speed ........105 mph

01/4 mile ..................13.35 sec.
@ 94.9 mph
060 mph ....................4.83 sec.
0100 mph ..........................n/a
600 mph ........................117.8'
Power to Weight Ratio ........1:10.5
Speed @ 65 mph indicated ....65.3
M/C RATING SYSTEM

DRIVE TRAIN

EXCELLENT
VERY GOOD
GOOD
FAIR
POOR

Transmission: ......................5-speed
Final drive: ..................................Belt
RPM @ 65 mph/redline ....3500/5750

ERGONOMICS TEMPLATE

DIMENSIONS

67.0

A
B

39.5

B: front of bike to
center of handgrip.

42.0

38.75

D: ground to center
of handgrip.

29.25

SUSPENSION

C: front of bike to
center of footpeg.

10.7

Wheelbase: ................................63.3"
Rake/trail ..........................30.0/4.76"
Ground clearance: ......................4.75"
Seat height :................................28.5"
GVWR: ................................1150 lbs.
Wet weight: ..........................711 lbs.
Carrying capacity: ..................439 lbs.

A: front of bike
to rear most
seating position.

E: ground to center
of footpeg.



Heavyweight Cruiser-


Engine


Transmission


Suspension


Brakes


Handling


Styling


Riding Impression

Instruments/Controls 


Attention to Detail


Value

ELECTRICS

Battery: ..............................12V, 24AH

Ignition: ......................digital-mapped
Headlight: ..............................55/60W
FUEL

Tank capacity: ........................5.0 gal.

High/low/avg. mpg: ....45.6/36.4/41.0









PICKS
Dealers really want your business, and treat you right.
Strong motor has a pleasant feel and is user-friendly.
You wont see yourself coming and going.
PANS
Styling is generic-looking.
Lots of valvetrain clatter.
Could use a second front disc brake.

SAE CORRECTED REAR-WHEEL TORQUE, LB. FT.

SAE CORRECTED REAR-WHEEL HORSEPOWER

F: ground to lowest
Front:..............................45mm forks,
point of seat.
D E
F
non-adjustable


OVERALL RATING
5.1" travel (claimed)
MISCELLANEOUS
DYNAMOMETER DATA
Rear: ..............................monoshock,
adjustable preload, Instruments: ..................speedo, tach, Low end
100
100

90
90
4.0" travel (claimed)
86.2
lb.
ft.
clock, fuel, odometer, tripmeter, Mid-range 

80
80
head/brake light,alternator Top end

BRAKES
67.1 hp 70
70
Indicators: ........ hi-beam, t/s, neutral,

The improved V92 engine

60
60
Front: ................300mm floating disc,
oil pressure, low fuel
puts out more hp and
50
50
four-piston, double-action caliper MSRP: ..................................$15,499
torque than the compara40
40
Rear:..................300mm floating disc, Valve adj. interval: ........................N/A
bly-sized Harley and
Kawasaki V-twins. Power
30
30
twin-piston, double-action caliper Warranty:......12 mo., unlimited miles.
is delivered smoothly
20
20
Colors: ..............red/white,blue/white,
throughout the rev range,
TIRES & WHEELS
10
10
with no flat spots or
green/white, yellow/black, black
0
0
surges. But it makes a lot
Front:....MT90B/16 Dunlop 491 Elite II
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
of annoying engine noise.
on 3.0" x 16" wheel
RPM, THOUSANDS
Rear: ..........160/80B/16 Dunlop D417
on 3.5" x 16" wheel
TEST NOTES
STANDARD MAINTENANCE

Item
Time
Parts
Labor
Oil & Filter ................0.5 ..........$15.00 + $25 $32.50
Air Filter....................0.1 ..........$15.00 ............$6.50
Valve Adjust ......................................................na
Battery Access ........0.20............MF ..............$13.00
Final Drive................0.20 ................................$13.00
R/R Rear Whl. ..........1.0 ................................$65.00
Change Plugs ...........0.5 ............$8.40 ..........$32.50
Adjust carbs ................ ....................................na
Totals
2.5
$63.40
$162.50

MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NEWS

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