I was wondering about the rev-limits also. Plus the magazines do not post any 1/4 mile times anywhere. If the F6B put down a "magazine pro rider" best time of 11.86 seconds at 111mph, than one could only imagine that 1/4 mile time is better on the F6C Valkyrie.
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the 1500 wing and the 1500 valk engines were different with 6 carbs vs 2 on the wing and different cams and cam timing -- the old valk engine was a lot peppier than the wings. I am not sure, but think wing and new valk have the same basic powerplants
also if I get a chance to line up the f6b with one and run I'll do it but if it were me on both bikes the valk will pull it for sure. Then again I will have no bugs in my teeth and listen to my ipod on the highway through the stereo the valk doesnt have -- with cold beverages in my sealed saddlebags that it doesn't have either.
Certainly no matter what color the Valkyrie, it will be the fastest. But a red F6B will give you a run.
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It's not the same. More timing and more fuel have been dialed in according to Honda.Originally Posted by Jimmytee
Got a link to that info about more timing and fuel? If they recommend 91 or 93 in the Valk then something has certainly been tweaked and more power is being created.
I thought I saw a magazine tester go 11.4s in the quarter mile on an F6. 850lbs... 115hp... we should be mid to low 11's easily.
They got an 11.86 second run out of a 2013 F6B, so I can only imagine that the Valk with at minimum shave off a couple tenths if it has the same fuel adjustment, gearing, and redline as an F6B. I just want to hear some kick-arse stories from you Valk guys.You guys have the fighters, go kick some booty.
ED209 says RED is faster, you have 20 seconds to comply !
According to Honda where? Where did you get your info from? I wouldn't trust some sales guy.
I've rode both. The Valk is quicker, but it should be. It's lighter. However, I figured that by the time I added what I'd want to add to the bike, hard bags, hopefully a fairing, there wouldn't be that much of a weight difference.
I did test ride a 14 F6B that had had custom exhaust work, cat removed, a bazzazz etc... It was a noticeable difference. I think it would definitely give the new Valk a run for the money. I wanted to buy there and have the same done, but the sales guy and I were just too far off. He was trying to clown me.
Jimmy, what octane does the Valk need?
I believe it is the same requirements. The octane wouldn't necessarily need to be higher if changes had occurred. However, I have not read, been told, or heard of the Valkyrie being any different in the motor. The hp ratings are the same.
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