Despite Honda has made a dab in the entry-level market with bikes like the 125cc types, that doesn’t mean that it has neglecte the high-performance rider. So after a 10-year absence Honda is back in the muscle-cruiser market with the comeback of the new honda Valkyrie 2014.

Honda’s interpretation of a bagger, the F6B, was a sign of things to arrive, although most of us missed the clue. So, when Honda uncovered the brand-new Valkyrie 2014 to the press at a exceptional event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, there was a collective suspiration as journalists realized the writing was on the wall forever.

The original HONDA Valkyrie was produced from 1996 to 2003 and was powered by the preceding 1520cc version of Honda’s flat-6 engine. Over the years, this Gold Wing spinoff turned into a cult classic in its own right. In 2004, Honda created the awful at the time Valkyrie Rune, which was released in very limited numbers for just one model year. reviewing at photos of the Rune now, the bike isn’t too far taken away from Honda’s latest restoration a contract later.

Honda wanted to turn back into the heavyweight cruiser class, but, as with the F6B, wanted to do it its own way. Honda took the latest version the 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine and loaded it into an all-new aluminum twin-spar frame.

That undercuts the Gold Wing by 150 pounds and the F6B by 92. Shortly, we can expect some serious acceleration from the Valkyrie, which also has the same gearing as the Gold Wing and F6B.
Like the previous Rune, the new Honda Valkyrie 2014 features a single-sided swingarm. Out back is an 180/55R-17 tire, while a 130/60R-19 resides up front. Twin 310mm front discs are fixed by a pair of four-piston calipers; a huge 316mm disc with a three-piston caliper is on obligation in back. ABS is optional. The seat, only 28.8 inches off the pavement, looks well padded and relaxing, while the passenger seat and grab rails can be easily taken away for a clean rear fender.

Styling is modern in every way, from the LED headlight, taillight, and turn signals to the fully digital LCD instrumentation console. Two windscreens (one short, one tall), saddlebags, LED foglights, a backrest, a back carrier rack and a leather touring bag highlight a wide range of accessories.
The Valkyrie will be available in April of 2014 in Black, Dark Red Metallic, or the Blue Metallic pictured here. Pricing has not been set but Honda desire to keep it around $17,000 for the non-ABS model. A press introduction is planned for early in 2014, so stay tuned for more.

 SPECIFICATIONS

	2014 Honda Valkyrie/Valkyrie ABS
ENGINE TYPE	1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
BORE & STROKE	74.0mm x 71.0mm
COMPRESSION RATIO	9.8:1
VALVE TRAIN	SOHC; two valves per cylinder
INDUCTION	PGM-FI
IGNITION	computer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping
TRANSMISSION	five-speed
FINAL DRIVE	shaft
FRONT SUSPENSION	45mm cartridge fork
REAR SUSPENSION	Pro-Arm single side swingarm with Pro-Link rear single shock with hydraulic spring preload
FRONT BRAKES	dual 310mm front discs (optional ABS)
REAR BRAKES	single 316mm rear disc (optional ABS)
WHEELBASE	67.2 in.
RAKE (CASTER ANGLE)	29° 50’
TRAIL	114mm (4.5 in.)
SEAT HEIGHT	28.8 in.
FUEL CAPACITY	6.1 gal.
ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY	TBD
COLORS	Black, Dark Red Metallic, Blue Metallic
CLAIMED CURB WEIGHT	750 lb. (Valkyrie) / 754 lb. (Valkyrie ABS)