2009 Victory Ness Signature Series Arlen Ness Vision

2009 Victory Ness Signature Series Arlen Ness Vision pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Touring
MSRP
$24,999
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2008
Parent Company
Victory
Display Name
Ness Signature Series Arlen Ness Vision
Year
2009
Make
Victory
Engine Brand Name
Freedom(TM)
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
92 / 68.7
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
109 / 147.8
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.97
Stroke (mm/in)
108 / 4.26
Displacement (cc/ci)
1731 / 106
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Gear
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/70 R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/60 R16 Dunlop Elite 3
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 46
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.62
Width (in/mm)
44.9 / 1141
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.7 / 1670
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.8 / 148
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
7.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
804 / 365
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
1414 / 641
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6 / 22.7
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Storage Capacity (cuft/gal/l)
2.5 / 16.4 / 72.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.15
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.5 / 673
Number Of Seats
2
Heated Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Wind Deflector
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Satellite
Yes
Number Of Speakers
2
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
High
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
2
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
16.4 / 72.2
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
High Intensity Discharge
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Adjustable
Yes
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • Who wants #44!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 27, 2020

    I have in my possion #44 runs great and everything seems to be in good shape except all speakers are missing. I'm selling for parts but would love to sell it to an enthusiast. I have done my research and know what it is worth. Make me a reasonable offer and its yours!

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  • Best Bike yet!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 25, 2010

    I have ridden HD for almost 40 years and love them. I was in the market to replace my Road King recently. I thought I would look outside of the HD market for a change after having a soft flex frame induced tank slapping experience with the Road King that scared the daylights out of me.

    ...

    I won't bother you with all the bikes I tried, but one day I wandered into a Victory dealer across the street from a local HD shop and admired the Vision. The dealer suggested I take a Tour Vision out for a couple of hours to test ride it. I did, and was I surprised.

    I fell in love with the out of the box power, handling and comfort of the machine. I took it up to 110 MPH and let go of the handlebars. With my hands hovering an inch away from the grips I was shocked. The big bike did not waiver at all. I could have gone to sleep as long as I was going in a straight line and there was a road with no traffic. This beast was as if on rails. I put the bike trough its paces with emergency stops, hard floor board carving corners, and hard acceleration; it performed!

    What was the real bonus was the comfortable ride it provided. Honestly, this bike is so comfortable you have to try it to believe it.

    I headed back to the store wondering if Victory had a Vision that might appeal to me. I am not a fan of the total touring look of any full on touring bike, so I did not hold out much hope. The one thing I did know in those few short hours was that my next bike was going to be a Vision.

    After doing a bit of research I found the Ness Vision to be my choice. Here is a bike that does it all. It can tour with the best of them by simply adding a soft sided Victory Vision Tour Bag that takes a minute to remove or install, it can ride clean with a minimalist custom look, it is a tourer and it is a custom bike that can outrun its competition at so many levels.

    The bike does not require a lot of after purchase add-ons, much like the CVO Electra Glide. the biggest differences between the two are: CVO-$45,000 (Ness-$21,400), handling goes big-time to the Ness, comfort goes to the Ness no comparison, power-CVO88HP at the wheel (Ness-92HP). As an added extra I managed to add 25 HP to the rear wheel for, hold your breath, under $2000, where the CVO would cost at least $6,000 for anywhere near that increase in HP. This mostly attributable to the Victory V Twin engine design with no push rods and extremely well factory ported and flowed heads. It all translates to instant, inexpensive power on demand. The bike is now running at 115 HP to the rear wheel with very little cash required and no major engine work.

    The bike will go faster than I want, handle better than any stock big rig V Twin I am aware of and is unique. Speaking of which, if you manage to acquire one of the Ness limited edition bikes (Ness really means limited edition, there only 185 made in 2009 vs. 5000 CVO Electra Glides), get ready for receiving some attention. This bike actually qualifies as a custom and is as close as you are going to get to having a valuable Arlen Ness custom bike from a large manufacturer.

    Case in point. I was travelling with friends in the Yellowstone Park area this last summer and pulled up at a gas bar in a small town. One of my buddies was riding right behind me on a gorgeous freshly minted CVO Electra Glide. We stopped and noticed that a HD HOG Club Fly & Ride group were standing nearby. These folks were from Austria as it turns out and were proudly wearing their Austrian HOG colours and patches. All of a sudden the entire crowd descended upon me and my Ness. In broken English the literally begged for photos of each of them seated on the Ness Vision. The appreciation reflected in their comments and actions was overwhelming. My friend with the CVO, parked a foot away asked me later why none of the visitors even asked him about his bike. It was as if they didn't even see the big CVO.

    OK, I get that the Ness bike is unique and different which explains in part why it gets so much attention. But, isn't that why you acquire such a bike? HD has been trying to garner that piece of the market for years with their CVO line. They have done a great job, but have been trumped (for the time being) by Arlen Ness and Victory at half the price for arguably a much more competent machine.

    For those that doubt, I say; take a Victory Vision out for a couple of hours on a test ride and see for yourself. Yes, the dealers actually encourage long test rides unlike some other manufactures we know.

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  • love the bike small problem
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 02, 2009

    my #017 i love the bike put stage 1 and the big honkers plus the side skirts for the back wheel just like arlens i feel like im on the bat cycle,it handles great more than enuff power, butt when i rap the throttle it coughs some times,and up shifting it back fires some times than dies, victory recalled ...

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  • Owner of #49 of 300: 2009 Arlen Ness Victory Vision
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 23, 2008

    From the moment I picked this bike up I can't take my eyes off of it! I had the stage 1 level 2 exhaust installed. It sounds deep, not crazy loud. This bike is a 6 speed with a 106 cubic inch motor. Every Arlen Ness accessory possible, diamond cut heads, Arlen Ness hot rod wheels, hand stitched ...

    Russ

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