Honda Valkyrie Motorcycle Experience Road Test

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

I bought this a year and a half ago and i don't regret, even for a second buying this bike. i use it mostly for weekend and use my ST1300 for commuting 5 days a week, year round. i got in my 401K once i became 59 and 1/2 and no penalty for withdrawing. i have been saving up in my 401 since i was 24 with a dream of getting something to ride when i retire. i would have gotten a full dress Goldwing , but my wife of 30 years passed away 7 years ago and now looked to find something for a solo rider and this was it. A couch made of butter with afterburners. corners beautifully with no extra input. 0 - 60 in 3.4 secs. claimed on some sites and i believe it after trying... scared my self with the power. 400four SS, V-45 Magna, PC800, ST1100, ST1300 since 1978. No car since 78 but got my wife's I swear I use only for grocery shopping. That chore would be a bitch on a bike with carrying a weeks worth.

[@eulaliapembroke2995]

MatthewPettyST1300 q

[@ubayyd]

MatthewPettyST1300 God bless you man

[@amacmotovlogs]

I also own a ST1300. I am looking to add a Valkyrie to my collection of motorcycles. Great bike!

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

As an added information. I just got my bike back from a tune up at a dealership where I bought the bike. 2 tires and the tuneup (synthetic oil) ran my wallet nearly $1000. The front tire is custom and made by Dunlop with a contract to Honda only to sell it to them which you now have to rebuy. Front ran $210 and the rear ran $280. Nobody would touch it in Santa Cruz, Ca. and I had to drive it 25 miles to the nearest place that would do the work which I have been going to for years and years until I moved. Highly rated by Yelp and myself.

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

@@amacmotovlogs I'm still riding the ST1300 for commuting 300 a week and now have 98,000 miles on it.The central coast of California will let you do it. I got this to have something in a completely different style and ride and Oh how I succeeded.

[@furiouhuzzah]

I just discovered this one in 2020! It's the most beautiful bike I've ever seen..It's like the perfect Hybrid of a Vrod, cruiser, GoldWing..love it

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

The new Valkyrie is way more powerful than the old version. Old Valkyrie 0-60 about 4.3 seconds. New Valkyrie 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. Faster than a Lamborghini Diablo V12 or a Aston Martin Vantage V-10. Super Car Performance at a fraction of the cost. Count me in :D

[@ubayyd]

Thomas R. Smith It's 3.3 I think

[@RRSmurf]

Aston Martin V10???

[@sandeepramlakshmanan3646]

I have a 2023 Yamaha FJR 1300. How does the performance compare with the FJR?

[@windowlicker6996]

The fjr1300 will walk this bike once you're both past 100kms. From a launch though probably come down to rider skill.​@@sandeepramlakshmanan3646

[@juliancraft4503]

I don't know what you guys are talking about, this bike looks amazing.

[@KurNorock]

I own one. Everywhere I go people compliment how "badass" it looks. I've even had a few old dudes tell me they thought it looked hideous in pictures and videos, but looks amazing in person.

[@ringhunter1006]

yea I want one they look so good.

[@GunnyJeffers]

Now that was a real review, well done! I've had two wings and now ride my favorite, an F6B, but have always appreciated the Valkyrie!

[@MotorcycleExperience]

Thanks for watching. F6B is a great bike.

[@benstewart7178]

I have an M109r ,i love bikes like mine. This Honda is a great looking motorcycle! I've heard honda as well as suzuki and very dependable bikes. I love the seating position on this bike ,i might have to test ride this one soon. Be safe everyone and enjoy your two wheels!

[@Niidea1986]

I like the retro-futurist look. If I had the money, this would be in my garage...this and the Indian Springfield.

[@KurNorock]

They are cheap. I got mine for $7999 out the door at a dealership with 8k miles. You can find them technically "new" (never bought, 0-5 miles) at dealerships for under $12k.

[@UnkyGrey]

the earlier 1500 absolutely kills it in the looks dept

[@OzBloke]

They're both fugly.

[@KurNorock]

The first generation looks like every other large cruiser motorcycle out there. Unless you actually know what you are looking at, you couldn't tell it apart from any other Harley or Indian or kawasaki. The new one looks unique and powerful. There is no mistaking it for anything else.

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Believe it or not the original Valkyrie was much more of a "parts bin" project. Honda found away to showcase the crown jewel of it's powerplants, the GL1500 F6.

[@jerrysetlerr770]

Dave sure articulates a nice review on this beautiful bike .

[@paulmelnychuk5477]

Great review and a fantastic bike. I wish i had the money.

[@1990-t1j]

It's certainly eye-catching. I remember having a crush on the first generation Valkyrie. I didn't know Goldwing started with Honda Canada. Your reviews have a nice understated feel compared to some of the American ones.

[@worldhello1234]

@5:12 Bollocks, there are different flavors of beginner riders out there. This thing is neither too power nor too heavy for someone who is not a bloody beginner and familiar with the handling of heavy bikes.

[@jimwortham8634]

Hey guys been riding many many years had all kinds of motorcycles presently own one Honda 15 1800 Valkyrie if it had Road Glide fairing I would marry it

[@marcusrussell8660]

To me the Goldwing is just too much. However the Valkyrie is perfect for 400 mile cruising on a Sunday motor or packing a lot of gear and riding from Texas to the keys. I need one, soon.

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

230 mile range on the tank and getting gas is a welcome break for a little stretch for the butt muscles from sitting on that stock seat. It's very comfortable till then.

[@MultiChimRichalds]

yeah.. don't use a dry rag to remove dirt lol.. that's how you scratch the shit out of the paint..

[@gerardrost4679]

Miss a windshield or fairing any of you owners? Seems to me that when the power kicks in I'd be holding on instead of just enjoying the acceleration...

[@klfrostmediallc334]

I had a ‘15 Valkyrie and it was great! My problem was I don’t think I was in condition to ride it. I was 60 years old at the time and if I rode it for more than hour or two…I would be so worn out. I got a Victory Vision (yes…yes…I know). Still it was awesome

[@nelsonphilip4520]

I guess it could be said you had your VISION corrected! LOL

[@klfrostmediallc334]

@@nelsonphilip4520 that’s really funny!

[@emmanuelrodriguez1043]

I’m a beginner 👶 but when I’m ready, this is all I want! It’s unique... I can driver any kind of cars, trucks etc, I’m good w manual transmission etc... but learning motorcycles 🏍 well first because of how dangerous it could be... also want a super cub 125 to go around the block!

[@kevincamilleri1695]

I have a ‘93 v max and a ‘16 Valkyrie. The Honda is harder to launch because it has crazy power. The Yamaha after 5 or 6 k rpm goes crazy wild.

[@LarryRickenbacker]

6 carbs! I love it already; my '07 Shadow Sabre vt1100 has dual carbs. :)

[@KurNorock]

It's fuel injected... The old valkyrie had 6 carbs.

[@diningroomfish5470]

All honda's are smooth, i have 03 VTX, 2011 FURY, CIVIC, ACCORD, 4 DEIFFENT HONDA'S BIKES, CARS ALL SMOOTH, CAN'T GO WRONG

[@ipahipah1839]

Oh yes yes manteep, jadi hayang atuh...

[@jimberger7362]

I had the 98 VALKYRIE loved it ! This one not so much ! I would have rather seen two tone paint and chrome again but still with the 1800cc engine FI rather then 6 carbs ! All the flat black plastic absolutely ruined the look as well as the dual radiators looks kind of tacky just not for me! If honda decides to bring it back for the third time i would like the Indian Chieftain look or Springfield look but with nice chrome and two tone paint and ditch the Matt black look it looks awful! If you build this bike along those lines i will buy one ! I still have my 03 GW the bike i traded in my 98 Valkyrie for and would like to add the new Valkyrie to m garbage!

[@peteherrera1502]

It is to bad the dude was so bias towards his older bike to give us valuable and good input on the newer model

[@jimwortham8634]

You are right. Obvious he liked the old valc

[@ozrutap]

Does the new Valkyrie come with a DCT Transmission ?

[@laalukumar7232]

इस बाइक पर कितना दाम है बहुत अच्छा माइक है प्लीज बताने का प्रयास करें

[@crupert23225]

Love this bike and just purchased one. I can't understand why Honda didn't bother to smooth out that frame weld on both sides just below the rear of the tank. In an otherwise perfect looking bike, that is a visual takeaway and a glaring flaw to the unknowing observer. And how come almost every video of this bike has it riding on wet pavement?

[@cynic150]

I wish you would chuck the crappy music, man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@r2artCH]

Looks really cool but it will be even cooler if the rear tires is wider.

[@baronvonchickenpants6564]

Long distance?? What's the tank range

[@magicdaveable]

A really beautiful scooter but I prefer the first generation. I am not a big fan of electronic bullshit. I am old school. Current building a GL1200 with a pair of dual throat downdraft webers.

[@DB-rd6uy]

Am looking into buying one.

[@motomium]

What's the song in the beginning? 🙂

[@williamwoolcock]

To compete with BMW R 18?

[@AKaufman]

Beast on wheels

[@rhyanderrickfranche-paning5793]

Is this Flat 6 engine?

[@drsgopi]

yes the flat 6. same as the gold wing. 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder

[@n300zx931]

Really want this bike.

[@afterburner2869]

I just got off my 98 Valkyrie!

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Me Too!

[@afterburner2869]

@@nelsonphilip4520 How are you liking it?

[@nelsonphilip4520]

@@afterburner2869 There's no better way to social distance then to "fly" a Valkyrie!

[@afterburner2869]

@@nelsonphilip4520 My wife and I just got back from an overnight trip on the Valkyrie, 630 miles in two days. We had a great time.

[@mccglastron1972]

omg, who the hell wipes dirt off their paint with a dry rag, lol?!?

[@mihaiciumala9488]

💙💙💙

[@80sruler]

Man that’s gigantic

[@lennylen4064]

yeap....loved it at the end....gotta be more like "fat sister"

[@The77Game]

I really don't like the look of it. Hiding the engine on a cruiser is close to sacrilege in my book.

[@carlosandleon]

TheGame4Life thr engine is right there though, its just not a v twin thats why it looks different

[@The77Game]

Yes i know. it's a flat 6. Like the previous Valkyrie where you could see the engine just fine. Here it's completely boxed in in plastic it would seem

[@carlosandleon]

TheGame4Life i can see the cylinder heads, just the unfortunaze placement of the radiators above the cylinders block the view to the intakes, which were visible in the previous generation. And i must agree, i like the older one better

[@KurNorock]

@@The77Game it's not hidden. That part of the engine you think you could see on the 1500 is just intake and carburetors. The new one doesn't have carbs. There is not much else to show.

[@rezaarya5037]

4:58 Seriously?????? " So clearly this is a muscle car"???

[@raymondlamirand2597]

Its missing 2 wheels, 3 if you count the steering wheel

[@giorossi15]

BLAAAAAAAH......

[@claudiobriingas4153]

Es bonita pero le falta más cromo..a honda valquirie

[@PInk77W1]

Ugliest bike ever.... and best bike ever

[@farmanmohamad395]

ليست مريحة بقدر كولدوينك

[@jch67ess]

why none wants to say how much its the price of a mototrcycle????or how much they pay for the one they have,,,,?????are people afraid of something??????

[@davidhunter1538]

I think it's an ugly bike. I like the engine. That's about it.

[@psy06]

shame it doesnt use keyless system

[@simplebirdy]

psy06 that’s one thing I would never want on a bike

[@53mountainstream]

I have a 2000 Valk and this is just plain ugly, very poor engineering design.

[@OzBloke]

Engineering or Styling?

[@CaptHollister]

I love my 2001 Valk, but I fail to see what might be wrong with the engineering of the new one. I wonder what you were referring to ?

[@mattpetty1]

Not everything floats every ones boat ! That's why there are so many differ kinds of Tequila, Vodka, Beer, Wine, and not to mention Motorcycles. There is something for every one. Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder and just move on to something else. I love mine for it's looks and Strangers every other weekend are constantly coming up and praising its styling. Even some Harley Riders.

[@jimwortham8634]

Boy that's why we make Fords and Chevrolets I love money doing