texasrices Posted August 3, 2008 #1 Posted August 3, 2008 My better half was quizzing me about a Valkerie today. So I got onto the Honda website to show her what they were all about. The only problem is I cannot find a Valkerie on the site. Are they not selling them anymore??? Have Goldwing and VTX knocked them out of the picture?? :confused24::confused24:
mashley Posted August 3, 2008 #2 Posted August 3, 2008 The valks have been gone for around 5 years now. They stopped the rune about 2 years ago. My dad has a '98 model that makes it really hard for him to find parts.
Guest Dandy1 Posted August 4, 2008 #3 Posted August 4, 2008 My last 2 bikes were Valkries. I had an Interstate and a Standard. Both were great bikes! When I decided on getting a new bike I went with the RSV because they no longer made the Valk. It took some getting used to but I really like the RSV. To me it is better in every way except the power. The RSV offers much more comfort and handling than the Valk, but I do miss the power every once in awhile.
KiteSquid Posted August 4, 2008 #4 Posted August 4, 2008 The Valkyrie Interstate had LOTS of power. For a comparison of the RSV to Valkyrie, read THIS article and THIS one too... It aint over till the fat lady sings. I wish they were still making the Valkyrie Interstate
pegscraper Posted August 4, 2008 #5 Posted August 4, 2008 My last 2 bikes were Valkries. I had an Interstate and a Standard. Both were great bikes! When I decided on getting a new bike I went with the RSV because they no longer made the Valk. It took some getting used to but I really like the RSV. To me it is better in every way except the power. The RSV offers much more comfort and handling than the Valk, but I do miss the power every once in awhile. The power of these bikes can be boosted up a bit without too much difficulty.
Squidley Posted August 5, 2008 #6 Posted August 5, 2008 The Valks are a really nice bike and they better have more power with 2 more cylinders and more cc's. I have heard that they weren't very easy on the fuel though.
mashley Posted August 5, 2008 #7 Posted August 5, 2008 As far as the fuel economy goes on the Valks, my dads '98 Valk Tourer gets the same MPG as my '08 RSTD. I'm getting around 43 MPG now. The bike handles very well, very fast off the line.
Grey Ghost Posted August 5, 2008 #8 Posted August 5, 2008 Texasrices, I have a friend who has a Valkyrie for sale if you are interested. He also has an 03 VTX 1800 for sale. Jeff
Guest Dandy1 Posted August 5, 2008 #9 Posted August 5, 2008 My Valk Interstate got around 38-40 mpg, my Valk Std got 33. They have a lot of low in torque at any speed and are great for pulling a trailer. The biggest complaints i had was the heat from the engine, on hot days in traffic it would cook you. Another is the riding position, you don't stretch out like you can on the Venture because on the engine heads are sticking out. (same reason I didn't buy a Wing)Another thing I didn't really care for is having to adjust the valves every 12K miles but I always did it anyway so I had to do it once a year. The Valk is a good bike but I like the comfort and handling of the Venture. Don't get me wrong about the power, The RSV is certainly no dog. I'm happy with the Venture! Ride safe!
roadwarrior Posted August 5, 2008 #10 Posted August 5, 2008 I have not had the opportunity to ride one but they sure look good.
dr_bar Posted August 5, 2008 #11 Posted August 5, 2008 I have not had the opportunity to ride one but they sure look good. I have one for sale... http://www3.telus.net/drbar/pics/~ad.jpg
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