Honda Valkyrie 2004 Picture Design

It's remarkable that Honda let its designers stray this far out of their usual boxes, and that the designers could spread their wings and fly so perfectly when they were released from those boxes. We were surprised to learn that those designers -- who dreamt of the Rune, who drew it, shaped it and championed every curve and angle through the processes leading to production -- were mostly Americans.After you look at the Valkyrie Rune up close and see the degree of detail and the quality of finish, it's kind of shocking that this utterly unique 1800 flat six will sell for only $27,000 (with chromed wheels). It's amazing that a huge company like Honda ever took the Rune past the concept-vehicle stage, that it took the time (6 years) and effort to build a limited-production piece of rolling art. The fact that it's being built on an assembly line in Ohio also takes us aback.

General information
Model:	Honda Valkyrie
Year:	2004
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Rating:	80.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1250.00 ccm (76.28 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Six cylinder boxer
Stroke:	4
Compression:	9.8:1
Bore x stroke:	71.0 x 64.0 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor
Valves per cylinder:	2
Fuel control:	SOHC
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Shaft drive (cardan)
Physical measures
Seat height:	734 mm (28.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase:	1,689 mm (66.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):	32.0°
Front suspension:	45mm inverted fork
Front suspension travel:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension:	Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Rear suspension travel:	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	150/80-R17
Rear tyre dimensions:	180/70-R16
Front brakes:	Double disc
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)
Color options:	Black
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