Picture taken by fellow biker Andrew Harding on the outskirts of Yarra Glen
The Valkyrie is about the most awesome motorcycle in the enlarged custom world, a bike that believes performance is measured in the power you put to the pavement. The concept behind the Valkyrie is almost painfully simple: take the biggest, smoothest engine in Honda's lineup (the 1520cc Gold Wing horizontally opposed six), hot-rod it with new cams, six carburettors, solid valve lifters and a bumped-up redline, and drop it into a custom chassis. And like the Interstate and Tourer, the Valkyrie includes maintenance-free features like a hydraulic clutch, electronic ignition, belt-driven camshafts and shaft final drive.
Honda's American Custom flagship, the Valkyrie, never fails to draw a crowd with its impressive size and massive, highly chromed flat-six engine 1,520cm3 striking an imposing profile. Fed by six separate carburettors, its engine is specially tuned to deliver a breathtaking grunt of power and torque at the twist of its throttle, while its spacious proportions and comfortable accommodations offer a majestic riding experience that leaves no doubt as to its unrivalled postition as the high-performance master of the 'retro-classic' class.
Once, only Gold Wing 1500 owners could enjoy the Honda's extroadinary flat-six engine. This pleasure had to be made available to other customers, which is what the Valkyrie has made a resounding success of doing. Impressive in its looks and originality, this unique machine is positioned midway between a custom bike and a roadster. Indeed, with its 1,520cm3 engine and its phenomenal torque, this beauty doesn't half move! But the most extraordinary aspect is its handling on the road, fully comparable to that of the majority of today's big roadsters: a particularly sound and balanced machine, impressively powerful and effective braking for a bike of this size... The Valkyrie is a ride with superlatives!
So there you have it, the main reason for this site is to share my passion for the voluptuous Honda Valkyrie. Specifications for this great cruiser are quite impressive, and will help the mechanically-minded understand why it stands apart from many other bikes in it's category, So, for the time being, and because I'm still wearing 'L' plates for web-design, you'll have to be content with minimal reading, some pics in the gallery, and a few links I hope you will find find both interesting and informative... Viva la difference!
THIS SITE LAST UPDATED THURSDAY 20 APRIL 2006