RandyR Posted October 24, 2017 #51 Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Apparently there will be a new Valkyrie also. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAS9szXRbsg Edited October 24, 2017 by RandyR
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #52 Posted October 25, 2017 Apparently there will be a new Valkyrie also. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAS9szXRbsg WOWZY WOW WOW WOW is that PURDY!! THAT right there has some serious design changes happening!! Almost got a Gen 2 V-Max aura about it - LOOKS GREAT!!! Be interesting to see some specs on it!!
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #53 Posted October 25, 2017 Oh wait,, I typed the above before I pushed play on the vid.. The bike showing in the post is not the one in the video ad,, now I wonder what the bike in the post pic is of,,,
Kretz Posted October 25, 2017 #54 Posted October 25, 2017 That is one KEWL looking scoot! The music's not bad either... Well done Honda! :happy65:of course it'll be way too much for me to afford. But on the face of it, that's one good looking bike! Rock On!
RandyR Posted October 25, 2017 #55 Posted October 25, 2017 Oh wait,, I typed the above before I pushed play on the vid.. The bike showing in the post is not the one in the video ad,, now I wonder what the bike in the post pic is of,,, I presumed the one there is a picture of before the video starts is some special cost variant or some-such. I suppose we'll know more soon.
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #56 Posted October 25, 2017 I presumed the one there is a picture of before the video starts is some special cost variant or some-such. I suppose we'll know more soon. THAT right there is the one I LIKE = A LOT!!
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #57 Posted October 25, 2017 I presumed the one there is a picture of before the video starts is some special cost variant or some-such. I suppose we'll know more soon. and thanks for replying to that R,,, for a minute there I thought I was seeing things,, hallucinatin images of cool scoots as it were...
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #58 Posted October 25, 2017 Here is a live stream of the Tokyo Motor Show happening right now.. I wonder if this is where its where the new Honda will show up shortly??
RandyR Posted October 25, 2017 #59 Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) It was at that facebook link that was posted. I watched. it was 30 minutes of Honda sales guys talking to some local dealers and showing a few videos they will use for future media spots. Just the Goldwing and bagger models we've already seen. Nothing about the new Valkyrie. Claimed 20% better gas mileage with new engineering. Thats always a good thing for a touring bike. As well as better performance and handling. 8 year warranty. 3 year full factory, and 5 more available extended warranty. Its on the regular web page now. msrp base model $23,500 https://powersports.honda.com/2018/gold-wing.aspx Edited October 25, 2017 by RandyR
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #60 Posted October 25, 2017 Indeed,, just caught the unveil in California.. WOW = nice scoot!! Here is a link to the new video release = definitely a step in the right direction and then some IMHO... I cant wait to see the specs on this new 4 valve motor. They said they dropped over 90 pounds off the total weight = would LOVE to calculate a HP/weight ratio!! Could be really interesting!!!! https://powersports.honda.com/2018/gold-wing.aspx#
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #61 Posted October 25, 2017 It was at that facebook link that was posted. I watched. it was 30 minutes of Honda sales guys talking to some local dealers and showing a few videos they will use for future media spots. Just the Goldwing and bagger models we've already seen. Nothing about the new Valkyrie. Claimed 20% better gas mileage with new engineering. Thats always a good thing for a touring bike. As well as better performance and handling. 8 year warranty. 3 year full factory, and 5 more available extended warranty. Its on the regular web page now. msrp base model $23,500 https://powersports.honda.com/2018/gold-wing.aspx Type wayyyyy to slow these days!!!
Kretz Posted October 25, 2017 #63 Posted October 25, 2017 I started to watch but got fed up of all the historical jibber jabber. I'll watch when some real videos are released, but at least it seems that they didn't reduce the # of cylinders by 50%!
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #69 Posted October 25, 2017 Wowzy is that sharp IMHO,,, just noticing it's a square motor = 73x73mm bore/stroke.. Pretty cool.. Have always heard that being a square if your a motor is totally different that being a square when we were in High School = it's actually considered really neat for some reason.. Ahhh oh,,, think I feel another debate coming on with @Flyinfool I think I will take the platform on this debate that a square motor, plus it being a flat 6, is actually the best design possible in an engine,, could be fun!!!!!!! :witch_brew:
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #70 Posted October 25, 2017 200/55-16 rear tire? Isnt that that $575 tire like on the new Venture?
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #71 Posted October 25, 2017 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110759 Ya know,,probably sounds like some kind of paranoia but I am not so sure I like the looks of those little linkages that connect the bars to the steer neck.. Looks like a lot of pivot points for potential wear if a person when off roading some = wonder what would happen if one of those little bars got a little play in it... .. I am kind of use to having my bars connected directly to my forks and forks connected directly to the front wheel
BigLenny Posted October 25, 2017 #72 Posted October 25, 2017 HOLYYYYYY CRAP!!! I Love that ride!!! Just watched the vid. WOW! Did I hear them say 7 speed transmission?? And, automatic clutch option. Crazy! Apple Car Play? Wow! Honda gave us what we were looking for from Yammy. Big Lenny
cowpuc Posted October 25, 2017 #73 Posted October 25, 2017 HOLYYYYYY CRAP!!! I Love that ride!!! Just watched the vid. WOW! Did I hear them say 7 speed transmission?? And, automatic clutch option. Crazy! Apple Car Play? Wow! Honda gave us what we were looking for from Yammy. Big Lenny Right there with ya brother,, almost like they snuck into our 3rd Gen request area and read our play book or something.. Matter of fact, after watching the unveil I had to come back to the club house here and check the sign on the front door to make sure I was entering the right place = thought for sure I was gonna read something like "WingRider.org" on their or something ,,,,,,, opppppsss = gotta tack on another 6 months probation for that one:big-grin-emoticon: Yea,, nice scoot!! You see that recent teaser about the new Kawasaki Len? Looks like maybe someone may finally start toying with some boost? I think it said something about a November release... Something else to look forward to but really,, I think this one has the potential to be hard to beat.. I suspect the Kawi will be belt drive and, personally, I would rather see shaft driven on an out and out full touring scoot.. What say you brother?
Brew Posted October 25, 2017 #74 Posted October 25, 2017 I hear a lot of deflation at Mother Yamaha, if I wanted a Vtwin I'd get a HD. This very well be my next ride, can't wait to see it in person.....
camos Posted October 25, 2017 #75 Posted October 25, 2017 Apparently there will be a new Valkyrie also. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAS9szXRbsgYah, not the Valkyrie bike in the video but it looks like a V-Max killer. Nice! The Valkyrie in the video looks good too... modern looking. Unlike Yamaha, Honda still seems to be into big motor bike innovation.
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