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lop's 130/60 series 19-inch tire up
front and the 180/55 series 17-inch
tire at the rear.
To match its performance, the
Valkyrie gets more stopping power than its Gold Wing sisters with
its 310mm cross-drilled rotors
(14mm larger in diameter) and
rn Of
Nissin four-piston calipers. The
rear gets an even larger 316mm
disc/caliper combo. Another
difference from the Gold Wing
is that the Valkyrie gets an independent front and rear braking
system as opposed to the linkedbrake system found on the Wing.
Although not standard, ABS is
available as an option.
Styling-wise the Valkyrie was
not meant to be a copy of its
predecessor. Instead it features
a modern, minimalist look designed to make it one of a kind.
It also includes modern touches with its LED headlight, taillight,
turn signals and a multi-function
digital LCD dash. To give it a cus-
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tom look, Honda gave it fat oneinch handlebars. And if you're not
sure whether or not you want to
bring a friend or ride alone, it has
a removable passenger seat and
aluminum passenger grabrails.
Another functional design are
the Valkyrie's radiator shrouds
that have the added benefit of
redirecting hot air away from the
rider for additional comfort.
The 2014 Valkyries are expected to arrive in the spring and
will be available in three-color
options: Black, Dark Red Metallic, and Blue Metallic. Although
MSRP has yet to be determined,
it's likely to be in the $17,000
range.
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Valkyrie,
Honda's muscle
cruiser, returns
to the line-up in
2014.
