The Kingpin 8-Ball was first introduces in 2008 and for 2009, there’s a host of new features. Don’t worry, it still has that blacked-out 8-Ball style and the new stuff adds, not takes away from its midnight-rider style.

As you probably already know, the Kingpin was designed with a stretched out style and enough power for both around town and highway speed riding. Like other models in the Victory lineup, it’s designed to accept a wide variety of accessories. The accessory count for the Kingpin line is now up to 293 items. Simply stated, you can dress this bike up any way you want.

The Kingpin 8-Ball was originally designed with comfort and black and chrome style in mind and that has not changed for 2009. This solo-seat bike features a low seat height, a true cruiser riding position and large floor boards that isolate vibration and provide for comfort and multiple foot positions while on the road.

The Kingpin 8-Ball has kept its inverted front forks and it’s distinctive flared fenders are part of its personality as is its 18-inch front wheel with the 130 millimeter tire. The aforementioned driver floorboards and heel/toe shifter are standard. The returning features that you’ll find on the 2009 Kingpin 8-Ball are the 100 cubic inch, 1634cc Freedom engine with Engine Control Module and Closed Loop Fuel Injection that generates 85 horsepower and 106 foot pounds of torque. This engine is paired with a five-speed transmission that will get you from stop light to stop light in record time.

Now, let’s get to the new features. For 2009, the Kingpin 8-Ball has been upgraded with a newly styled taillight that incorporates multiple LEDs that promise to produce twice the brightness while running or breaking. For the first time, the Kingpin Tour is pre-wired for Cruise Control and can be easily added at anytime by the dealer.  Of course, like other accessories, an additional charge will apply for the Cruise Control. But hey, if you choose to add a Cruise Control, just having the wiring in place is a good thing as it saves you time and money if you choose to add this feature.

Here’s a great, functional upgrade. The Kingpin 8-Ball now includes a new Fuel Pump and Fuel Tank. The Fuel Pump assembly is now designed to be easy to install and service.

Like all the 2009 Victory Cruisers, the Kingpin 8-Ball incorporates a new tilt sensor that shuts off the fuel pump if the bike tips over and keeps it off until the ignition key resets the system. And in the area of tip over protection is a new two-piece die cast foot peg that provides improved durability in the case of a tip over. The brake and shift lever pivot and are now made of steel and according to the factory are less prone to breakage if the bike happens to fall on its side. While it’s not the same as the Vision’s Tip Over Protection, it appears to be a step in the right direction.

If you’ve seen my other videos on the 09 Victory Cruisers or read my online stories, you’ve already heard me mention this feature: The tank badge on all the 09s has gone from color to monochrome and this new color…or should I say non-color scheme is scheduled to remain intact for Victory’s second decade. Hey, sometimes less is more and maybe this is one of those cases. You be the judge. Vote in our Polls. Do you prefer the color or the monochrome badge? Just click Polls at the top of this page and cast your vote.

So, what do you think? Feel free to post your comments in this forum.