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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2013, 08:48:51 AM »
I think Hondas designers have been to close to Fukushima.

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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2013, 12:20:39 PM »
Valkyrune?

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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2013, 12:37:40 PM »
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2013, 03:03:11 PM »
IDK... It's growing on me, I def like it more than the Rune tho!
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2013, 03:31:26 PM »
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2013, 05:40:56 PM »
I absolutely loved my 97 Valkyrie. But then I experienced the performance of a sport touring bike. I doubt I'll ever go back to a cruiser. But if I did, this would probably be the bike.

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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2013, 05:57:28 PM »
Another way to put it:

"I don't always ride a cruiser, but when I do, I ride a Valkyrie"

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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2013, 06:09:18 PM »
But, if it were green? :P


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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2013, 05:02:21 AM »
IDK... It's growing on me, I def like it more than the Rune tho!

I'd see a doctor about having that 'growth' removed if I was you.    ;)
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2013, 05:52:23 AM »
It is the next step in the F6B.  Loose the Fairing and call it a Valk.
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2013, 06:44:29 AM »
I like it. of course its no concours, but I still like the style. ugly color though.

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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2013, 08:15:07 AM »
Might as well just buy the F6B- there isn't that much difference.  Why do manufacturer have to make such butt-ugly motorcycles lately?  I'd like it if it looked more like the original Valkerie.  Make a real cruiser, not a stripped down tourer.

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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2013, 12:08:09 PM »
Might as well just buy the F6B- there isn't that much difference.  Why do manufacturer have to make such butt-ugly motorcycles lately?  I'd like it if it looked more like the original Valkerie.  Make a real cruiser, not a stripped down tourer.

I liked the riding position of the F6B much better than the Wing, but the low windscreen allowed the fairing to blast too much wind at your face.  This new Valk is a better solution to those who want a modern machine with a machine look and a cruiser stance.  If I was in the market for a boulevard cruiser I would give one a serious look.  Make mine matt black with black chrome instead of the mirror chrome on the one in the article.
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2013, 06:37:06 PM »
I'm a HONDA fan but wtf have they been doing the last few years?  I would gag if one of my friends pulled one of those in my driveway.  And very much hope my neighbors wouldn't see it
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2013, 01:11:24 AM »
the explanation is that Honda is trying to mislead the competition while they finish the nice bikes  :banghead:
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2013, 02:10:00 PM »
As much as I hate to admit it......I like it!
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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2013, 02:17:15 PM »
I'm a HONDA fan but wtf have they been doing the last few years?  I would gag if one of my friends pulled one of those in my driveway.  And very much hope my neighbors wouldn't see it

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Re: 2014 Honda Valkyrie
« Reply #19 on: November 28, 2013, 12:58:08 AM »
If it only had hard bags, big comfy seat, backrests, and a big fairing . . .
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