The Honda Valkyrie is one of those traffic-stopping motorcycles that non-bikers are simply fascinated by. Basically a stripped down Honda GL1500 Gold Wing, with lower gearing and six carbs, the Honda Valkyrie is actually reasonably good fun to ride and some might say it's best made motorcycle in America. Mere figures do little to convey it’s sheer presence; over eight feet long, weighing in at 682 pounds, a six-cylinder, 1520cc, six carburetor leviathan with 100 horse power and a five gallon tank. The ride owes much to the engine. The boxer six keeps the weight low, providing a gravitational pivot around which the bike can lean, changing line with astonishing alacrity; left, right, left again, upright and away she goes, no need to change gear, just open the throttle and release the vast, flood of torque that’s held back like water behind the Hoover dam. There are many reasons why the Valkyrie makes a great tourer; gold standard reliability and large tank size helps, but mostly its about comfort and size. The riding position was created by an accident of design. The engine forces back the position of the foot pegs, creating a more upright, tourer-style posture than you get with a traditional cruiser. Comfort is further enhanced by one of the best screens ever. It keeps the weather off but with no buffeting. All in all this is a bike that you can commute on as well as take the long trip where this bike won't even break a sweat. This bike has aftermarket saddle bags, windscreen and exhaust. Like all our bikes, this will be fully serviced, inspected and detailed at the time you take delivery. See this and other great deals at www.cyclehunters.com Haldeman Auto/cyclehunters.com 102 Old Ebenezer Rd Lebanon Pa, 17046 717-273-1809
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