Honda Valkyrie 1800
De Honda Valkyrie Rune (NRX1800) werd in 2004 geïntroduceerd als een op maat gemaakte cruiser in beperkte oplage, gebouwd rond het GL1800 Gold Wing-platform, waarmee Honda's ontwerp- en technische ambitie met zijn opvallende futuristische styling werd getoond. Het werd alleen geproduceerd voor de modeljaren 2004 en 2005, waardoor het een zeldzaam verzamelobject is, met ongeveer 3.000 verkochte exemplaren in de VS. Opvallend vanwege zijn handgepolijste aluminium carrosserie en uniek gekoppeld remsysteem, werd hij meer beschouwd als een rollend kunstwerk dan als een traditionele cruiser.
118 hp
Kracht
167 Nm
Koppel
380 kg
Gewicht
185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure)
Topsnelheid
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
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Wat kopers moeten weten
Rock-Solid Engine Reliability
The 1800cc flat-six engine is derived from the Gold Wing platform, known for exceptional longevity often exceeding 100,000 miles with proper maintenance. Honda's build quality means major mechanical failures are rare when routine service is followed.
Watch the Fuel Injectors
Sitting bikes are the Valkyrie's biggest enemy — ethanol-blend fuel can clog injectors and corrode fuel system components if left unused for extended periods. Always ask sellers about storage history and whether a fuel stabilizer was used.
Strong Resale Value
The Valkyrie 1800 holds its value exceptionally well due to limited production numbers and a dedicated collector following. Low-mileage examples in good condition routinely command prices close to their original MSRP even years later.
Generaties en specificaties per jaar
Eerste release gebaseerd op het GL1800-platform, zescilindermotor van 1832 cc, ontwerp in bobberstijl, zonder kuip.
Beoordeling van gebruikte kopers
"The most characterful cruiser Honda ever built, full stop."
$6,500-$11,000 usedThe Valkyrie 1800 is essentially a Gold Wing with its clothes off, and that's meant as the highest compliment. Honda took their bulletproof flat-six and stuffed it into a cruiser chassis, and the result is something genuinely special. That engine pulls like a freight train from idle and never feels strained, even two-up with luggage. Used examples hold up remarkably well — these bikes were bought by serious riders who maintained them properly. That said, go in with eyes open. The thing is massive and heavy, and low-speed maneuvering will humble you until muscle memory kicks in. Parts aren't always dealer-shelf items, so budget for wait times. Check the carburetors carefully on older examples — they gunk up if the bike sat unused, which happens more than you'd think with luxury cruisers. Also verify the final drive oil has been changed regularly.
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