2014 Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie GL1800C New

Honda launched the original Valkyrie by riding it down the stairs into a smoke-filled underground Blues club in Chicago. Yes, t had that kind of cachet. The press were stunned, ere was a motorcycle no one expected; the mild mannered Gold Wing super-tourer stripped down to its hot rod heart. The original Valkyrie was the love child of an in-house skunk works team at Honda, ho knew that the Gold Wing platform had the potential to offer so much more to performance minded cruiser riders. So outrageous was its performance that even American V-twin riders nodded in grudging respect when they encountered one of these 1,500 cc six-cylinder brutes on the street. First released in 1996, he Valkyrie was a strong favorite with press and riders alike, ll the way through till 2003, nd was renowned for the siren music that emanated from its six concealed exhaust outlets. Then suddenly, t was gone, nd legions of fans were left singing their own blues.

Well faithful fans, he wait is finally over, he new GL1800C Valkyrie is here, igger, adder, nd better than ever. Staying true to the original concept, he new Valkyrie is based on a Gold Wing stripped down to the bare essentials. The glorious 1,832 cc flat-six is retained, s is the rigid twin-spar aluminum frame and aluminum single-sided swingarm. The rear shock has been retuned to sportier settings and the stout 45 mm cartridge front fork has been lengthened and features upgraded internals. Bigger ABS brakes provide the stopping power while one-inch taller wheels and repositioned footpegs increase cornering clearance. At a full 150 lbs. less than a Gold Wing, he Valkyrie really hauls and it looks good doing it with LED lights throughout, inimalist bodywork, lacked out engine, horty exhaust and removable passenger seat. Power, andling and performance with long distance comfort and a unique style all its own, he new Valkyrie is destined for greatness.

GL1800C - Hot rod heart.

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