2014 Valkyrie

[oldtimer]

Anyone know the specifics on the engine.....HP, Torgue, RPM? Thanks.......

[WNGD]

http://rideapart.com/2013/11/2014-honda-valkyrie/

"By dropping all that weight, the Valkyrie's power-to-weight ratio is dramatically improved. It has the same engine as the Gold Wing, developing 117 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 123 lb.-ft. of torque at just 4,000 rpm. Where the 904 lbs Gold Wing makes .129 bhp-to-lbs, the Valkyrie manages .156. Obviously, the same effect occurs with torque; .136 lb.-ft./lb on the 'Wing, .164 on the Valkyrie.

To put those numbers in perspective, the Valkyrie will out-accelerate Honda's own VFR1200F with its .171 lb.-ft./lbs torque-to-weight ratio, but still fall slightly behind the heavier Triumph Rocket III thanks to its superior .201 lb.-ft./lbs ratio. At "around $17,000″ the Valkyrie will cost a little more than the Rocket III's $14,999 MSRP."

[oldtimer]

Thanks for the info.....

[WNGD]

You're welcome. There's no doubt it will move 

[ricoman]

Interesting, have never seen horsepower to lb. as the article shows. Am used to seeing pounds per horsepower.
The Wing (at 904 lbs.) would be 7.73 lbs./hp. The Valk (if 154 lbs. lighter as noted) would be 6.41 lbs./hp.
A Kawasaki ZX-14R at 192 hp and 585 lbs. would be 3.05 lbs./hp. A 2014 Boss 302 Mustang at 444 hp and 3631 lbs. would be 8.18 lbs./hp.
Weight numbers are without rider (bikes) or driver (car).