2011 Victory ModelsAll Victory Motorcycles for 2011 will be taking power from its 106 cubic inch motor and running through a new six-speed transmission with overdrive.According to Victory, “The Victory drivetrain team scrutinized every component of the engine and transmission and fine-tuned the designs and performance of numerous parts.”Not quite all-new, 40% of the 2011 transmission has been redone. Victory tells us that improved manufacturing efficiency and quality assurance have enhanced drivetrain reliability, improved rideability, and a resulted in a more appealing-sounding transmission.Selected modulation frequencies have been eliminated, Victory says, reducing whine overall, with special attention give to 4th and 6th gears.Driveline lash is said to be reduced by 66%, and it will now be easier to shift into neutral at a stop thanks to a “Neutral Assist” property.Overall, Victory says the new transmission will reduce the rider’s effort, reduce clutch wear, and will lessen the performance demands on the oil.The new transmission also called for a re-design of the crankcase, thus the tranny cannot be retrofitted to pre-2011 models.
