I've got that same candy red VFR. Love that bike. That V-4 motor is a gem and a half!
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I wanted to like the new Valk, having had one, it was worthless without a shield and bags. I'd want a valk tourer.
And I already have that.
Are they only offering it in one color? And is that the way Honda always did it. One color a year for the Valk.
They had a bunch of colors for the first valk.
By 02, they were all black, but there were lots of choices before that.
Guys I went to the Cycle Show today and only wanted to see the F6C and believe me there is no comparison to the F6B or the original F6C. The bike looks small. I bet the 6C flies. Much smaller in the face to face than it looks on film. The bike is kind of small for all of the engine packed in there. I didn't like the plastic controls for the stereo and othe items.
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Bump this thread.... I heard these are starting to ship to dealers. Anyone know if they are in stock anywhere. I'm anxious to try one out. I like the 100 pounds less, ABS option, and styling.
There is a new forum, just like this one, for the new Valk. Looks like no one but admins has posted to it yet. http://hondavalkyrie1800.com/cmps_index.php
Sat on one at the motorcycle show in Jan and having had a 2001 Valk Interstate I didn't like it. It looked short and very similar to the Triumph Rocket. It's fine looking bike, but a different look from the original Valks, which is why I went with the F6B instead.
Yeah, what he said… It would look like the F6B when I was done. It is a great looking bike but I need bags and wind protection. So, I'll keep my 6!'riding'
Anyone tried out the new CTX1300 yet?
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http://youtu.be/n-0W34TUM8U
I rode the CTX1300 at Neihaus open house. I really liked it, handled very well, fairly smooth but placed more weight on your tailbone and seemed to ride a little harsh. I did like the sound of the motor and it seemed to have a fair amount of power. Wind protection was good. I still can't believe Honda Doesn't put cruise control on this kind of bike. Would I buy one, no , if doesn't have a flat 6 motor I'm not interested.
this would be a great topic for an age poll on if you would ride it or not.
I'd love to ride one, but I was shopping for a bagger when I bought the 6. Don't know that there is a better bagger than this one. I didn't find one.
Pulled the trigger on one last Saturday. Love it except for the seat. :041:
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[QUOTE=chipmaker;15413]So who is getting one??
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/...rie-announced/
MaxDrive, very nice bike! Have fun!
Peter
[QUOTE=MaxDrive;31566]Pulled the trigger on one last Saturday. Love it except for the seat. :041:
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps92f1a64c.jpg
Very nice!!
[QUOTE=MaxDrive;31566]Pulled the trigger on one last Saturday. Love it except for the seat. :041:
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...ps92f1a64c.jpg
Ultimate Seats is going to be working on one VERY soon. :icon_biggrin:
Got to be a hoot to ride. :yikes:
:yes:.batman-smilie.
I like your bike's color. I'm looking forward to seeing Valkyrie with windshield (or maybe some fairing?) and saddlebags. Maybe they'll come out with a removable trunk,too? I also wonder if Cobra pipes for F6B can be used on Valkyrie and actually look good. I bet Corbin will be the first one with new seat for it.
Congrats. It's growing on me. I like it but I can't stomach what they did with the radiator shrouds. Seems like they could have minimized the plastic in that area. Oh well.
Almost the same here,,, Didn't like it, does look better in person, but haven't ridden one,,, Does have a nice 'rumble' to it,,, :yes:
I see it different myself. I see an F35 fighter style there. The look of it will be striking fear in the competition. :icon_twisted:
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i would not swap my deluxe for the new valk, even if i got 2 or 3k to boot.. jus' sayin'
Great write up in Rider magazine ….just out!!! The article goes on to say that there will be 15 accessories , to include two shields and bags…ect.
Saw my first one today. Looked nice. Not as nice as a F6B.
Paint looked like crap.
When I picked up my F6 the dealer has a Valk on the show room. It was black and looked great. I sat on it and it felt comfortable. Totally different seat and feel than the F6. The only thing I didn't like were the plastic chrome side view mirrors, but those can be changed easily enough. If I had the extra cash this would be a great bike for around town cruising and street racing (not that I do that type of thing anymore).