Honda has confirmed they will build the F6C Valkyrie and bring it to Canada in 2014.
Like the original Valkyrie, the new F6C is based on a Gold Wing motor and chassis. Little has changed with the powerplant – Honda developed a new exhaust, figured out a way to hang the rads on the side of the bike, and ditched the reverse gear (same as the F6B, there’s a five-speed gearbox).
The chassis, however, has been lowered. There’s a new aluminum subframe that lowers the back end of the bike, and front/rear weight bias has been changed to compensate for the bike’s lack of bodywork, and steering geometry has more rake than the other Wings. There’s 29° 50′ of rake, with 114 mm of trail. The bike has a 1,707 mm wheelbase. Honda also designed a new front wheel for the F6C, with a 130/60R19 tire (the rear 17-inch wheel has a 180/55R17 tire).
There’s dual 310 mm floating discs up front, with dual-channel ABS and opposed four-piston calipers. The rear brake has a three-piston caliper and 316 mm disc. It’ll be available in black and blue.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Bike | 2014 Honda F6C Valkyrie |
| MSRP | n/a |
| Displacement | 1,832 cc |
| Engine type | Flat six |
| Power (crank)* | n/a |
| Torque* | n/a |
| Tank Capacity | 23.2 litres |
| Carburetion | EFI |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Tires, front | 130/60R19M/C (63H) |
| Tires, rear | 180/55R17M/C (73H) |
| Brakes, front | Dual floating discs with four-piston calipers, ABS |
| Brakes, rear | Single 316 disc with three-piston caliper, |
| Seat height | 780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 734 mm |
| Wet weight* | 341 kg |
| Colours | Black, blue |
| Warranty | n/a |
| * claimed |
I’m in
It’s amazing that other companies don’t call it quits trying to keep up or out pace Honda. Good job Honda . I see even Harley is going to make a 250 now hoping that we’ll meet the nicest people on a Harley. Good luck.
The reason Honda is able to come out with so many new models is that they’re mostly based on three or four existing platforms – the NC700 motor/chassis, the CB500 motor/chassis, the CBR250 motor/chassis (now CBR300), the Gold Wing motor/platform. Other companies are coming out with new motors, but not basing as many models off those same basic chassis/motors.
Didn’t think it was possible to design a bike that makes a Triumph Rocket 3 look good.
wow… Man does this thing make the new Guzzi Cali custom look awesome. honda thanks for this plastic, BKing, Winnebago mash-up. something only a mother could love.
As a current Valkyrie owner, all I can say is, “Too much plastic!” Oh well. Hmmm, I wonder if it can be covered up. Come on, aftermarket.