2004 Honda Valkyrie

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Specifications Model NRX1800 Engine Type 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally -opposed six-cylinder Bore and Stroke 74mm x 71mm Compression Ratio 9.8:1 Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder Carburetion PGM-FI with automatic choke Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping Transmission Five-speed Final Drive Shaft Suspension Front: Trailing bottom-link; 3.9 inches of travel Rear: Unit Pro-Link with single shock; 3.9 inches of travel Brakes Front: Dual full-floating 330mm discs with three-piston calipers Rear: Single 336mm disc with two-piston caliper Tires Front: 150/60R-18 radial Rear: 180/55R-17 radial Wheelbase 68.9 inches Seat Height 27.2 inches Dry Weight 794 pounds Fuel Capacity 6.1 gallons Color Candy Black Cherry Unique Valkyrie Rune Features • Unit Pro-Link® rear suspension inspired by Honda's Moto GP racer, the RC211V. • Trailing-link front suspension. • Fuel-injection system with six 32mm throttle bodies. • Seamless 6.1-gallon fuel tank. • Integrated front brake and clutch master cylinders. • LED taillight flush-mounted in the rear fender. • Honda Ignition Security System (H.I.S.S.) • Remote steering lock is automatically unlocked when the key is turned to the On position. • A 68.9-inch wheelbase, the longest in Honda's lineup. • Largest front and rear brake discs ever fitted on a production Honda motorcycle. Engine/Drive train • Liquid-cooled horizontally opposed fuel-injected 1832cc six-cylinder engine provides the ultimate in hot-rod style and performance. • Six 32mm synchronized throttle bodies deliver air to six specially designed Denso® 12-hole programmed fuel injectors, producing an atomized fuel mixture that is highly combustible for optimum efficiency and power. • Parallel two-valve cylinder head design utilizes direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation and requires no 600-mile service. First valve clearance inspection is at 32,000 miles. • 6.9-liter air box supplies a large volume of cool, clean air to the engine for maximum performance. • Rigid-mount engine designed to accent the impressive looks and feel of the unrivaled, largest-displacement F6 engine. • Chrome cylinder head covers give a unique muscle-car image. • Two front-mounted radiators with chrome cover provide optimum cooling efficiency for increased engine performance and the ultimate in hot-rod style. • Rotary Air Control Valve™ (RACV) provides auto-choke function and maintains precise idle control under widely varying engine loads and operating temperatures. • Six-into-two exhaust system for the ultimate in hot-rod appearance and sound. • Maintenance-free hydraulic clutch, electronic ignition, chain-driven camshafts and shaft drive reduce servicing time and cost. • Powerful, 1100-watt alternator offers plenty of power for electrical accessories. • Quiet and virtually maintenance-free shaft-drive. • Smooth shifting five-speed transmission. Chassis/Suspension • Unique diamond-shape aluminum frame has a style all its own, and features the longest wheelbase in Honda's lineup at 68.9 inches. • Trailing bottom-link front suspension transfers axle loads through pushrods and linkage to two upper shocks, one housing the main spring and one a sub-spring and damping system. This unique suspension system offers 3.9 inches of compliant travel and superior stability. • New Unit Pro-Link rear suspension is patterned after RC211V MotoGP racer's. The upper shock mount is contained within the swing arm rather than the frame. With no top frame-mount for the shock, this unique system eliminates negative suspension energy from being transmitted into the frame, allowing optimum frame rigidity and better handling in corners. The Unit Pro-Link design also permits a low seat height of 27.2 inches and 3.9 inches of wheel travel. • Dual 330mm front and single rear 336mm disc brakes are the largest used on any production Honda motorcycle. • The Rune's braking system features two three-piston front calipers and a single two-piston rear caliper. Rider application of the front brake lever activates the two outer pistons of the front calipers. Application of the rear brake pedal activates the two pistons of the rear caliper and the center pistons of the front calipers. When only the rear brake pedal is used, an inline delay valve smoothes application of the front caliper center pistons. • Large, comfortable gunfighter-style seat. • Two wheel options will be offered; chrome and Spec47 silver wheels. • Large-section radial tires-a 180/55R-17 rear and 150/60R-18 front-provide superb grip and an excellent ride. Additional Features • Honda Ignition Security System (H.I.S.S.) features a fail-safe electronic interlock that prevents the engine from being started with anything but the two original keys. Totally disabling the engine at the very heart of its ignition system, it cannot be bypassed by either hot wiring the ignition or exchanging the ignition switch module, greatly reducing the possibility of theft. • Remote steering lock system is activated by pulling a lever on left side of motorcycle. With key in Off position and handlebar in full-lock-left position, a piston is inserted into the steering stem. System is automatically unlocked when key is turned to On position. • *Chrome plated clutch master cylinder, front brake master cylinder and lever. • *Stainless steel mesh throttle cable adds to custom look. • *Stainless steel mesh brake hose. • *Seamless 6.1-gallon fuel tank for genuine custom look. • Distinctive chrome headlight features two 55-watt H7 bulbs. In low-beam operation, the upper bulb is on; in high beam mode both bulbs are on for maximum illumination. • Tank-mounted instruments are recessed, and feature a non-glare digital readout for speedometer, fuel gauge, tripmeter and odometer. • Two handlebar options to choose from: Rear-Set and Forward-Set. Rear-Set handlebar is 50 millimeters closer to the rider and 20 millimeters lower than Forward-Set. Forward-Set handlebar is 50 millimeters further from the rider and 20 millimeters higher than Rear-Set. • Handlebar-mounted indicator lights for oil pressure, fuel injection, high beam, turn signal, neutral, coolant temperature and locking system. • LED taillights are mounted flush in the rear fender for a Neo-Classic look. • Low, 27.2-inch seat height adds to long, low custom look. • Convenient push-to-cancel turn-signal switch. • Handlebar switches and controls use internationally approved ISO graphic symbols. • *Large-diameter custom handgrips feature a new design with comfortable rubber strips integrated in a stainless steel finish. • *Machined stainless steel oil-level dip-stick. • *Chrome plated radiator cover gives hot-rod look. • Assembled in Marysville, Ohio. The Honda Valkyrie Rune Tracing the Road to the Pinnacle of Styling and Engineering. No manufacturer, including Honda, has ever constructed a motorcycle like the Valkyrie Rune. The conceptual forces driving the shape and face of the Rune were pure flights of imagination, a designer's dream come true. Unfettered by budget or engineering restraints, Honda's R&D group was free to push past conventional boundaries, taking the Rune squarely into uncharted territory. The result is pure mechanical magic. A stylish and strong diamond-shape aluminum frame stretches over a massive 68.9-inch wheelbase, the longest in Honda history. The largest disc brakes fitted to a production Honda motorcycle can be found at both ends-dual 330mm discs up front with a 336mm unit in back-and they are integrated by Honda's Combined Brake System. Then there's the Rune's innovative suspension system, a trailing bottom-link fork in front, and single-shock Unit Pro-Link rear system that first saw action in the MotoGP wars. This innovative chassis wraps around a muscular 1832cc six-cylinder engine that's been hot-rodded for serious road work, and rigid mounted to help impart a direct mechanical feel, and compliment the Rune's solid handling manners. Throw in an exquisite seamless 6.1-gallon fuel tank, ultra-low seat, a choice between two handlebar options, flush-mounted LED taillights, plus a unique remote steering lock that unlocks automatically when you turn the key on, and you know without a doubt you've got your hands on something special indeed. Deep roots run true For all its innovation, however, the roots of the Rune can be traced back to earlier designs and models in the Honda arsenal. In conceptual terms, much of the Rune's spirit was inspired by the Zodia, a stunningly gorgeous concept cruiser first unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995. Beyond its sensuous lines, the Zodia also brought a host of forward-thinking engineering concepts into the spotlight, and more than a few of the most prominent elements have now become reality in the Rune. Trailing-link front suspension. Single-side swing arm. Custom styled wheels on prominent display. The Zodia serves as harbinger of all this and more. The advent of the power cruiser In 1996, Honda unfurled another stunning flight of fancy, but in this case it was a genuine hands-on production model with a commanding presence: the six-cylinder Valkyrie, the first genuine OEM power cruiser. Boasting a hot-rodded 1520cc engine derived from the legendary GL1500 Gold Wing, the first Valkyrie demolished existing performance standards by churning out more than 100 horsepower and 100 pounds-feet of torque-right off the showroom floor! The Valkyrie's modern-era hot-rod custom styling, confidence-inspiring handling and startling acceleration placed this breakthrough motorcycle into a class of its own. Art becomes life The strong response and loyal following inspired by the Valkyrie prodded exploration into new spheres of design, all revolving around the horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. What kinds of new designs could the most creative minds in the world dream up, given enough latitude? That question was answered in December of 2000, when Honda made its first showing of three new concept bikes, which accompanied an earlier design model. Dubbed T1, T2, T3, and T4, these ground-breaking pieces of rolling art were put on display during a motorcycle show in Long Beach, California, and the public response was overwhelming. Hordes of motorcycle enthusiasts fell head-over-heels in love with these exquisite forms, but only one emerged as the clear favorite: T2. From this concept, the Rune was born. The power of dreams At its inception, Honda established a firm foundation as an engineering-driven company, and that reputation has only continued to grow evermore dominant over the decades. However, Honda is also a company that dreams-as the Honda Dream, one of its earliest models, can ably attest. So it should really be no surprise that excellence of engineering and the wildest extremes of the imagination can actually take form together at Honda, melded into the shape of the new Rune. The Rune is not only the most powerful cruiser Honda has ever produced; it is also arguably the most extravagant demonstration of styling, engineering and production prowess ever to set two wheels on paved roads. The Rune carries the aura of a one-off custom special, but its stylish form has also been infused with an elegance of engineering that could be created only within the most modern multi-million-dollar production facility on the planet. ****Rune Technology**** Unit Pro-Link Question: How can an innovative rear suspension system make its way from the world-beating Honda RC211V MotoGP bike to the most impressive street rod ever conceived? Answer: Brilliant engineering is its own reward. Honda's race team engineers first dreamed up the all-new Unit Pro-Link rear suspension system to enhance mass centralization-a key element in racing-as well as to open up possibilities in frame design. Because the top eye of the shock in the Unit Pro-Link is captured on the top of the swingarm, suspension forces aren't transmitted to the frame. And the frame itself can be opened up or lowered because a sturdy crossmember is no longer needed as a frame attachment point for the rear shock. Of course, all that is well and fine for racing-oriented machinery, but how does this new-think engineering make a street rod better? The main benefit to the Rune is simply this: Because no rear crossmember is needed on the frame for shock attachment, the Rune's seat can be perched a mere 27.2 inches off the ground. That's about as low as it gets, which means the Rune is as cool as it gets-in this area and just about every other aspect as well. Like the Unit Pro-Link systems used on the championship-winning 2002 RC211V MotoGP bike and the 2003 Daytona Supersport-dominating CBR600RR, the Rune's shock runs from the top of the swingarm down through the swingarm itself, to attach to a bellcrank linkage system located below. There, a pair of arms attaches the bottom shock eye to the bottom of the frame via a pair of tension links. As the rear wheel rises in passing over a bump, the pull of the tension links rotates the arms, thereby compressing the shock from the bottom. Even though the shock itself moves upward as the swingarm moves up, a rising-rate ratio in the bellcrank system continues to compress the shock from below. Depending on the geometry of the linkage, the bottom of the shock can move more, and more rapidly, than the top of the shock; hence, the shock compresses. Also like its sporting cousins, the Rune shock features a remote reservoir to supplement oil capacity in the damper-a bit of high-tech trickery that remains cloaked within the stylish bodywork. But don't fret about not being able to show off this tasty little tidbit; onlookers will still have plenty of eye-candy to enjoy while checking out the Rune. Trailing Bottom-Link Front Suspension For a while now, Honda's R&D division has piqued expectations among legions of concept bike fans as they have snared glimpses of an innovative trailing bottom-link front suspension. Now, the faithful have been rewarded as this attention-grabbing front end makes its debut on a production machine, the Rune. The heritage of the trailing bottom-link runs through a pair of concept motorcycles that were eagerly embraced by forward-thinking fans of the sport. The distinctly futuristic Zodia made its debut in 1995 at the Tokyo Motor Show and the image of this sleek-looking concept power cruiser stayed indelibly marked in the memory of many watchful fans. Two of its more impressive elements: a trailing bottom-link front suspension and a single-sided swingarm-sound familiar? Next up was the T2 model revealed to the public in December of 2000 at a motorcycle show, where this precursor of the Rune was clearly the runaway favorite among three new concept models. Like these two non-runners before it, the Rune uses twin pushrods to transfer suspension loads through a linkage system. These arms and links actuate what appear to be twin shocks flanking the steering head and headlight. In actuality, the right side contains only the main spring for the front suspension system, while the left shock handles damping duties and also contains a lighter weight sub-spring. Although the brilliant finish and ground-breaking configuration appear to imply a new kind of suspension sensation, the new trailing bottom-link system has been designed to return a feel and fork action that is entirely familiar to seasoned motorcyclists. There's no need to make special accommodations for this new front end; just ride and enjoy. Rune Engine The most impressive looking hot rod ever conceived by Honda had to boast impressive performance credentials as well. So it should come as no surprise that the Rune is the most powerful Honda custom to ever turn a wheel on public roads. To accomplish this goal, Honda's engineers tackled the task in classic hot-rod style. Beginning with the already massive 1832cc liquid-cooled overhead-cam horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine built in America for the new GL1800 Gold Wing, the engineering design team leaned on this touring-oriented powerplant to boost its power to impressive new heights. Six 32mm throttle bodies with 12-hole injectors replace the twin-body system used on the GL for upgraded fuel flow and a freer flowing system. New camshafts, revised 3-D fuel injection and ignition timing mapping, along with a new close-ratio gearbox all help make the Rune a true road warrior, with more torque than any other two-wheeler around. In addition, a 6.9-liter airbox supplies large volumes of clean, cool air to the engine, and a free-flowing six-into-two exhaust system delivers added power along with a lumpy-sounding and surprisingly authoritative growl that grows to an inspired howl at full throttle. All of which gives the Rune a full measure of impressive performance to match its impressive countenance. On Jun-29-10 at 13:30:40 PDT, seller added the following information:**** Also comes with **** 2 custom seats and the original. Smugglers trunk color matched Front & Rear Chrome Brake Caliper Covers Passanger Chrome Foot PegsOn Jul-02-10 at 19:05:39 PDT, seller added the following information:More photos... http://www2.snapfish.com/comcast/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=4295136007/a=39990320_39990320/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=COMCAST/