In the end, the vote went to the Cruiser of almost three decades now.

[98valk]

Cruiser of the Decade
   "In the end, the vote went to none of the above (A.C.E., Vulcan 1500, Road Star, Victorys, BMWs, Harleys). The Cruiser of the Decade was definitely a cruiser, but it was also an entire original. Instead of bowing to convention, it broke away from the pack with something completely different and, in almost every way, better. The motorcycle we chose distinguished itself in almost every comparison we subjected it to during the last 5-years. It offered the eye-popping style and easy comfort of a cruiser, but did not neglect performance, handling or braking, and often set the benchmark.  Although it is made in America, it does not limit itself to following American cruiser convention. That motorcycle, the Cruiser of the Decade, is the Honda Valkyrie."
                                                Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine - Dec 2000

[..]

Cruiser of the Decade
   "In the end, the vote went to none of the above (A.C.E., Vulcan 1500, Road Star, Victorys, BMWs, Harleys). The Cruiser of the Decade was definitely a cruiser, but it was also an entire original. Instead of bowing to convention, it broke away from the pack with something completely different and, in almost every way, better. The motorcycle we chose distinguished itself in almost every comparison we subjected it to during the last 5-years. It offered the eye-popping style and easy comfort of a cruiser, but did not neglect performance, handling or braking, and often set the benchmark.  Although it is made in America, it does not limit itself to following American cruiser convention. That motorcycle, the Cruiser of the Decade, is the Honda Valkyrie."
                                                Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine - Dec 2000

 

[Valkorado]

I used to subscribe to Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine and remember reading that article way back when.  Shoulda saved that issue.  I have searched for it online and in archives and can't find it anywhere.  Would sure love to find a copy of it somewhere.

[Timbo1]

I used to subscribe to Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine and remember reading that article way back when.  Shoulda saved that issue.  I have searched for it online and in archives and can't find it anywhere.  Would sure love to find a copy of it somewhere.

Try this link.

http://thehondavalkyriepages.blogspot.com/2014/08/cruiser-of-decade.html

[Farside]

  Never a doubt

[LTD]

mines 25 years old and will be headed to roanoke in june no worries its a valkyrie.

[Valkorado]

I used to subscribe to Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine and remember reading that article way back when.  Shoulda saved that issue.  I have searched for it online and in archives and can't find it anywhere.  Would sure love to find a copy of it somewhere.

Try this link.

http://thehondavalkyriepages.blogspot.com/2014/08/cruiser-of-decade.html

Thanks.  The owner requests access for his Google Drive space to preview or download the full article.

[Crackerborn]

My '99 IS makes 3 or more trips to north-central FL every year, even the COVID years. Because my reflex's are no longer what they were even 5 years ago I no longer use certain interstates between here and there. Even with the use of more local roads I still get back and forth in two days each way. Guess I have become an old fart since I no longer take the Tourer for the more comfortable ride. Honda reliability has never been an issue.