2011 Victory Hammer Photo Gallery

With a better sorted suspension package the Victory hammer would have scored higher in the 2011 Performance Cruiser Smackdown.

The 2011 Victory Hammer is not as aggressively styled as some of its competition, which may or may not be a good thing.

The hammer slowed from 60 mph to zero in 122.39 ft.

The Victory Hammer received a Stage 2 Freedom 106/6 engine for 2011.

Even with one of the least powerful engine the Victory Hammer can still light the rear tire up with ease.

The Hammer will spank most cruisers it comes up against in a contest of acceleration.

2011 Victory Hammer Dyno Chart

2011 Performance Cruiser Horsepower

2011 Performance Cruiser Torque

The seating position of the Hammer made it a favorite of our testers for long rides.

The 2011 Victory Hammer's handling in the corners was its major downfall in this test.

The Victory was the last to be chosen for duty on the mountain curves.

The Victory Hammer is well suited for more sedate riding in the mountains and looking cool at the beach.

The front and rear suspension on the Hammer let it down in the turns, causing an unbalanced ride on uneven pavement.

Facing some stiff competition, the Hammer didn't quite hit us over the head with its power or handling.

2011 Victory Hammer - Performance Cruiser Smackdown

Although lacking feel, the Hammer;s brakes we some of the strongest in this test.

2011 Victory Hammer - Performance Cruiser Smackdown