What's missing on the new Valkyrie .... ?
Farther:
The idea of the Valkyrie is to have a naked/stripped-down bike. Start optioning it out and you don't have a Valkyrie. I like it the way it is except it is about $6 over priced.
Bagger:
Quote from: Farther on July 17, 2014, 06:53:41 PM
The idea of the Valkyrie is to have a naked/stripped-down bike. Start optioning it out and you don't have a Valkyrie. I like it the way it is except it is about $6 over priced.
I don't think the new Valkyrie is over priced. And, $6K over priced is a leap IMO. Getting the bike for $2K less than sticker should be normal.
I certainly understand those that like the idea of a 'naked' bike. But, the Valk is certainly not a naked bike by any means. Just look at what naked bikes look like and you'll be surprised. It's like saying poor people in the US are like poor people in Uganda.
Anyway ....
Yes, if you are looking at a bike that has the ability of carrying little, or nothing ... if you don't care about wind in your face ... if you don't ride more than 2K miles a year ... if you have other bikes to tour, ride fast, scooter-Bob around town ... then, yes, the new Valk is good to go.
But, if it is your only bike, if you tour, if you ride more than 2k miles per year, if you want to carry more than a cell phone, or carry a passenger ... you're pretty much screwed as the bike sits today.
The V-Rod is to Harley as the new Valkyrie is to Honda ... love this bike. Can't wait to have more 'stuff' to add to it. This is a really great bike IMO !
F6Dave:
When the original Valkyrie hit the market 18 years ago it didn't have self cancelling turn signals, heated grips, a center stand, audio system, ambient temp indicator, fuel injection, and not even a fuel gauge! The Tourer was the only other model, and added nothing more than a windshield and bags. As I remember the standard sold for around $13K and the Tourer was $1400 more.
The idea of buying the best motorcycle drive train in the world without any frills appealed to me then and still does. The new Valkyrie follows that same recipe and I hope it succeeds. I think the price is fair when compared to the nearly 20 year old original.
Personally, I think the F6B adds just about the right amount of equipment, and with Honda's incentives it's a real bargain.
Speaking of bargains, I was in a Triumph dealer last week and they had a new 2014 Rocket III Touring in the beautiful red/black two tone. It was on sale for under $17K. That sure is tempting, as it has so many similarities to the original Valk Tourer. And 2300 ccs would be a lot of fun! But overall I think I'll be happier on the Honda.
PoochaKannINC:
I purchased by Valkyrie after riding a Harley Iron 883 for a few years. The only thing that bothers me is the self-canceling signals (the lack of them). I did not get the version with ABS - but at that price range, I'd like self-canceling turn signals (perhaps it is because I was spoiled with the $8,000 Harley having it).
However, the engine and transmission more than makes up for this minor omission!
Rams:
Quote from: PoochaKannINC on July 18, 2014, 11:37:07 AM
I did not get the version with ABS - but at that price range, I'd like self-canceling turn signals (perhaps it is because I was spoiled with the $8,000 Harley having it).
Quoted because it's true.
Quote from: PoochaKannINC on July 18, 2014, 11:37:07 AM
I purchased by Valkyrie after riding a Harley Iron 883 for a few years.
(SNIP)
However, the engine and transmission more than makes up for this minor omission!
That engine and transmission are the main draws to this machine.
If I was going to spend some money today, it would be on an F6b. The new Valkyrie just doesn't do it for me. My Ole Fat Gal still does though.
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