[maxwell]

Haven't seen these posted here, so I thought I'd share:

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2014-honda-gold-wing-valkyrie-review-first-ride.html

http://canadamotoguide.com/2014/04/15/2014-valkyrie-launch/

Looking good!

 

[maxwell]

One more:

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/04/1...yrie-first-ride-review-photos-specifications/

 

[HondaPWR]

Great reads, thanks for posting them here, i will try to post what ever i find here as well.

 

[faky]

nice. thanks for sharing

bedtime reading

 

[Bebo]

Just thought I'd post up some of the easy read points from the reviews.

Highs: blistering acceleration, updated styling, modern instrumentation

Sighs: Heavy steering, updated styling, suspension harsh at times.

Engine: 19/20
Suspension/Handling: 12/15
Transmission/Clutch: 9/10
Brakes: 8.75/10
Instruments/Controls: 4/5
Ergonomics/Comfort: 9/10
Appearance/Quality: 8.5/10
Desirability: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Overall: 86.25/100

That's an A where I went to school, so I'd say that the Valkyrie is likely an enjoyable bike at a reasonable price.

 

[HondaPWR]

Just thought I'd post up some of the easy read points from the reviews.

Highs: blistering acceleration, updated styling, modern instrumentation

Sighs: Heavy steering, updated styling, suspension harsh at times.

Engine: 19/20
Suspension/Handling: 12/15
Transmission/Clutch: 9/10
Brakes: 8.75/10
Instruments/Controls: 4/5
Ergonomics/Comfort: 9/10
Appearance/Quality: 8.5/10
Desirability: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Overall: 86.25/100

That's an A where I went to school, so I'd say that the Valkyrie is likely an enjoyable bike at a reasonable price.

Yeah overall thats amazing, can't complain when ratings across all are at the top.

 

[faky]

heavy steering is kind of expected i guess.

it is a heavy motorcycle

guess it depends what you are comparing it to

 

[HondaPWR]

On a big bike like this yeah, it will likely help to get on this to see how bad/good the steering is, might be good for some, horrible for others.

 

[faky]

is there even any way to make a heavy bike have light steering?

 

[messy bessie]

well yea cruisers are typically heavier in the bars than a flickable sport bike. Just journalistic jargon really. Needed something to write about

thanks for the post @maxwell

 

[faky]

another one!

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/cruisers/2014-honda-valkyrie-first-ride

 

[HondaPWR]

Great article, even a video in that one.

This photo in that last one reminded me of how good black looks on it:

 

[Bebo]

People have compared the new Valkyrie to the Diavel, probably because both are performance-biased, and both truly expand the bounds of what can be considered a cruiser. I've ridden both in the last month, and I'd say the Honda will have an easier time being accepted into that persnickety club -- but then the Diavel isn’t riffing off an existing design, either, like the Valkyrie is.

This is from the motorcycle cruiser.com review. We have been talking a bit about the Diavel and how it compares to the Valkyrie, this has given me some perspective. I didn't find the Diavel's design to be worse than the Valkyries really. Just different. What do you guys think?

 

[HondaPWR]

Like mentioned above, neither one is better than the other, both look great to me, there both just different, thats all.

 

[messy bessie]

This is from the motorcycle cruiser.com review. We have been talking a bit about the Diavel and how it compares to the Valkyrie, this has given me some perspective. I didn't find the Diavel's design to be worse than the Valkyries really. Just different. What do you guys think?

The only reason I see the Valk being accepted easier by the crusing crowd is because Honda has a history in that market. When you think cruiser/tourer Ducati is the LAST to come to mind...

 

[faky]

the diavel is sure more expensive

not sure how performance compares

id imagine the ducati is quick

 

[HondaPWR]

I like Ducati mainly for their sport bikes.

 

[Bebo]

The headlight on the Daivel is similar to the headlight on the F6C but somehow it just doesn't look right to me. I think the problem that I have with it is that it kinda slants backwards. The Valkyrie's doesn't really do that in the same way.

 

[faky]

the diavel headlight and fairings are nice too

they are round though

the f6c isnt

 

[Linkdead]

I pickup a 2015 Diavel tomorrow. I can do a side by side comparison if there is any interest.