Valkorado
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« on: May 15, 2018, 08:45:42 PM » |
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Pretty cool video, the Rune rounded out the list. I was surprised to see the V-Max did not. Or some zip splats like the Hayabusa and others from that ilk. Or the Rocket III. Or the newcomers like Motus. The true beasts are in the "Bonus" footage following their Top 5, some monster contraptions. Looking at how they seem to handle (the hairy one looks much like trying to ride a wild Buffalo), I'm sure glad I ride Valkyries! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fvUsPJm5_CI |
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Alberta Patriot
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2018, 09:29:18 PM » |
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None of these are even in the ballpark with liter sport bikes that are even mildly tweaked...all approaching 200 hp and under 400 pounds fitted with "track day" carbon fiber fairings. Many at the end of the video are not even legitimate motorcycles IMHO.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2018, 09:38:38 PM » |
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None of these are even in the ballpark with liter sport bikes that are even mildly tweaked...all approaching 200 hp and under 400 pounds fitted with "track day" carbon fiber fairings.
No comparison, no doubt. I'm thinking they were going for the top five muscle cruisers, but they mistitled it. They still miss out on some great ones, including our beloved Valks. |
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2018, 04:45:00 AM » |
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That "list" was ridiculous!!!
#1 Vmax, both Gens
#2 V65 Magna
#3 Valks, both Gens
#4 Rocket 3
#5 Vrod
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2018, 05:51:00 AM » |
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How can they say "of all time" and leave out the one that started it all... The FIRST muscle bike  |
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2018, 06:08:46 AM » |
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That "list" was ridiculous!!!
#1 Vmax, both Gens
#2 V65 Magna
#3 Valks, both Gens
#4 Rocket 3
#5 Vrod
honorable mention to the 3rd gen magna, m109 and original madura "cruiser" is assumed in this list |
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MarkT
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« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2018, 09:14:29 AM » |
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Missed a lot of them. Bad title. Kawasaki 500 triple 2-cycle (and it's successor, the 750), the Honda 750 4, the 900 4's, the V-Max, V65 Magna, maybe even the 750 which is a bit quicker than our Valks. Lots don't belong like any of the V-twins (except maybe the V-Rod). Our Valkyries probably belong in this list. Not even considering the crotch rockets which is a whole nother class. The Boss Hoss and similars aren't really bikes, more like freaks. Never mind the one-offs like Jay Leno's turbine bike which has more power to weight than anything else. Or any custom drag bikes.
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« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2018, 09:51:04 AM » |
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"ts don't belong like any of the V-twins (except maybe the V-Rod)."
Give the M109 SOME credit, if your gonna include the v-rod!
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« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2018, 05:55:27 PM » |
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as already said the v65 magna and vmax should be on that list as well as the rocket III, all 3 are faster power cruisers than our old Valkyries for sure. Although we all love our Valks, they are not in top 5 but definitely top 10 list IMO.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2018, 06:59:49 PM » |
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I'm a Honda guy, but I've always loved the V-Max. Lotsa bikes have the beef, but few say, "Don't try me" like the V-Max. Yeah, there are badder bikes out there. But the sheer badass styling combined with the wicked performance of this bike have always made me drool. Sorry about the larger image size, but this bike deserves justice.! I would have had one in the stall years ago if they could only rig up a worthy fuel tank for some moderate touring.  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2018, 07:14:56 PM » |
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I'd ride with a buddy with the M109 R they are kick ass bike it shuts down at 141 miles an hour
He has plenty of room on the tack to go!
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