Jack, I was really pleased with the feel of the 8-Ball too. And the black theme is very Speedmaster-esque. For $14K it's a steal. Plus if you look around you might get a great deal on a 2006.
But for the 6th gear and rear seat & pegs, plus more color options I might be swayed by the Vegas.
Victory has some of the best paint jobs in the industry in my opinion.