Honda Valkyrie
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The Honda Valkyrie is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda, from model years 1997–2003.
The Valkyrie engine was a 1520cc horizontally-opposed six cylinder liquid cooled boxer engine transplanted from Honda's Goldwing model. This was unusual since most "cruiser" style motorcycles were based on a V-twin engine design similar to the engine of a Harley-Davidson. In its transplant from the Goldwing, the most notable engine changes were the camshaft and the change to six individual 28mm carburetors, one for each cylinder. These changes were made to increase power and torque. These changes also gave the engine a little more character by giving it a unique sound.
[edit] Other models
On introduction in 1997, a naked Standard and a Tourer model were offered. The Tourer included a windshield and lockable hard saddlebags.
In 1999, the Interstate model was added to the lineup, which included a fork-mounted fairing along with a trunk at the rear of the motorcycle.
As sales eventually dwindled, the Tourer model was dropped in 2000 and the and Interstate was dropped in 2001, leaving only the Standard model remaining. 2003 saw the Standard offered only in black and was the last year of the original Valkyrie.
Honda introduced a limited edition model in 2003 named the Valkyrie Rune with an 1800cc engine. It was a major departure from the original Valkyrie in styling, purpose and price ($25K–$26K).
The Valkyrie went by the name F6C in non-U.S. markets and was even offered with a reverse gear in Japan. The Valkyrie was made in the U.S.A. at the Honda motorcycle plant in Marysville, Ohio.
[edit] External links
- Rune USA The site for the Rune enthusiast and Owner
- VRCC Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club
- VALKYRIE GENEALOGY
- HONDA VALKYRIE TRIKE CONVERSIONS
- F6Rider.com - more Valkyrie Owners and Fans
- Valkyrie Riders Forum on Delphi
