Richard Hammond and the Honda F6C Valkyrie 

It's not just the well-paid, Richard. I'm a blue-collar guy from rural America, and I've got three. Bought my first one brand new, and decided I'd never be without one. Nothing is perfect for everyone, of course, but this machine was the perfect bike for me.

I have a 99' and it's still runnin like a champ...best decision i could have made...

I have owned everything from the Yamaha RD 350 to a Harley FLHS, numerous BMW's, Moto Guzzi's, Ducati's, in my 40 years of riding. Just to many to name. I have owned my 1999 Valkyrie for over 10 years and will not part with it. Yes it is big but handles very well and is very comfortable. I'm 5'10" 175 lbs. and ride with my wife on the back and been many thousands of miles on it. And Hammond is right some people just don't get it.

An ancient review but still one of the best bikes around. Just finished customising mine which I have had for years and it is by far the best bike I've ever had. I've owned BMW GS1100, Harley Roadglide, Yamaha customs etc. and it still comes up trumps over all of them by quite a long way. Handling like you wouldn't believe and the smoothest engine I've ever seen (defiantly smoother than my uprated Harley FXR which looked awesome but was murder to ride). Nice and simple mechanics too - no troublesome injection systems or banks of computers like the Roadglide had. Like Richard said it is easier to ride with a screen on and panniers are useful. Looks awesome in black (just had mine re sprayed) and there are plenty of mods you can make such as stainless exhaust and adding floorboards. Turned mine into a single seat version which gets rid of that ugly rear seat/ cissy bar assembly and makes it look much sleeker. Engine will pretty much go for ever- heard of them getting to 300,000 miles! Furthest I’ve ridden mine is from York UK to Rome Italy - that sort of journey is no problem at all to a bike like this! Used examples can be picked up for good prices these days and there are lots of online tips for user maintenance but remember to buy a good hydraulic lift to get it off the ground. Honda brought it back for 2014 but it is now more of a muscle bike than a custom, if you buy one of the originals you should find that kept properly it will always keep its value should you ever want to sell. But then again- why would you?!?

A very under rated motorcycle in my opinion. This machine is rock solid, beautiful looking and can out perform most every cruiser on the road. In the world of motorcycles, it is a close to perfect as you can get.

Best bike ever made, and you'll never change my mind on that.

Had a hitch on mine with a 4' x 3.5' HF trailer. Did 4,000 miles on it one week in 2001. Great long disrance bike.

I bought a '99 Valk with 18k 7 years ago now i got 41k what a wonderfully made machine its has smooth reliable power that eats up the road, i'm never disappointed with it. My absolute last bike even though it don't have all the bells and whistles newer bikes have like a fuel gauge or fuel injection.

...my favorite motorcycle, i saw one once, and fell in love with it, if i ever have enough money i'd buy this well over any Harley Davidson or even an Indian, that's just how appealing this bike is...

I have a 2002 Valkyrie. I love it. Will keep it forever.

Bought mine new in 2000. Now 22 years I still have the same respect and love for the old girl as I did the first day I got her. Great bike too have. Dont think I would ever want anything else.

I bought a 97 Valkyie last year..actualy my first MC. Gott licence also last year. You dont need lot of experience to run this bike, just som time to learn the balancepoint. (it is actauly also a different between full and half tank of gas). I run this bike for about 100 km now, and it is a fantastic and easy bike to run. The flat 6 engine is great.

I am bingeing these!

I haven't seen that one before .Wonderful looking bike .Thanks Richard .

Just brought home 98. Love it!

I love mine It guzzles gas and Burns through back tires pretty fast but road manners and ride quality make this a good bike for the guys who like riding more than bar hopping! I've only had my 98 f6c 3 years and look forward to each and every ride.

"It's expensive, and it never stops raining." LOL

Yes like everyone else I believe it's the best cruiser ever. And yes I've had plenty of non bike people asking me about it including two old ladies who were captivated by it when I parked up last week. 😄

I have a 2000 Valkyrie, lots of fun...

This is the only M&M review that I've seen that is moderately positive. I'm not just saying this because Richard Hammond is in it. But it's the only video I've seen about a cruiser anyway that M&M have had something good to say about. Surprising that this level of positivity wasn't kept for one of their frankly embarrassing reviews of them drooling over a Harley.

I've only ever had crotch rockets, only ever wanted crotch rockets...dad always wanted a Valkyrie and just never had the extra money. I'm not able to afford to buy him his own and know he'd likely sell it eventually to pay bills but I bought one for myself six months ago and told him to come get it whenever he wants a ride. I told myself I'd never be without a rocket but I just sold my 3rd rocket and I'm keeping the Valkyrie, not certain I'll get another rocket. The bike itself isn't particularly beautiful other than the engine, it's more functional. The fenders and wheels aren't pretty like an HD but none of my HD buddies want to race me and most of them have seen me do a burnout or lift the front tire and said they don't want to ride it. I like obscure "you don't see that every day" stuff and that's part of why I bought it. I bought it with 94k miles and you'd never know because it runs stronger than any other cruiser I've been on. No doubt it'll last me another 100k.

This bike is already a cult classic. I just finished changing the oil on mine. You can pick these up in the states for 4500 US, I think that is a bargain.. (obviously used).

I've had my 97 Valkyrie for years and will never part with it (although i may get a BMW K1200 LT as a 2nd bike). I fell in love with the "car engine in a bike" and have been infatuated ever since. I am rather disappointed that the new Valkyries look almost nothing like the 97-03's.

Should try the 2005 Valkyrie Rune

Thanks guess I am pretty lucky ended up with a old 15 new Honda Valkyrie been to the Harley-Davidson scene crime scene best long-distance power Cruiser ever owned hassle-free Lovett some of the old Valkyrie people do not like but to each his own

I’m a proud owner of ridiculous!

Cool classic mkIII transit ice cream van.

I've owned two of these beasts and the only complaints I have are the shitty gas milage and the fact that it needs a 6th gear. There was a company that made a 6th gear conversion, and there was also a company a few miles from where I live that made a Super Charger for Valkyries... Maybe in my next life...

Nice looking bike in all, a sweet ride no doubt...But what's that comment about the seat width, suppose to mean ?

The girth!!!

The only way you could do better is open 15 1800 Valkyrie I have been running all my life best bike ever and good price if bought used

I was wondering, since im quite short person, would Valkyrie suot for me. But it appears so now. Its been over ten years, when i last time owned bike. My wife talk one day that we should buy bike one day again. This would be awesome, but should i saddle something smaller...

Thats your saddle clint🤠

the old guy at the ice cream van could possibly have ridden pre units and all them at the isle.

This looks like what my 96 shadow ace wishes it was

"It's the GIRTH!"

Honda has always built the best motorcycles. I am German by birth and would say that the Japanese have the most beautified and tactile sense of engineering. If you look at the Harleys, they are just blunt and lack a level of sophistication that only HONDA can provide. I don't even like BMW motorcycles as much as I love HONDA. One of my university professors said to me (who is a Harley fan) "....but Thomas find me someone who had a HONDA tattoo on their body!" My argument is that HONDA riders have more sophistication and don't believe in tattoos in the first place, lol.

Classic

You had me LMAO 😂

Me too.

What year is this does anyone know?

I’m seeing a few for sale near me 1998-2022 models with anywhere between 12,000 and 60,000 miles on them. What would be the max mileage you guys recommend ?

Wonder if he ever got one

the Honda motorcycle are indestructible bike

Love my ‘97 Valkyrie. I’ll never part with it.

I was wondering if someone 5 feet 6 inches could sit on the motorcycle with their feet flat or is 5 Ft 6 inch person would be to short?

I'm considering buying one for $4900, good or bad idea?

It's old and I did not know the hamster could ride a bike !

Heaven help anyone who gets a flat tyre on one of these things, with no centre stand Isuppose a jack would come as standard.

Put someone the size of action man on it and yes, it's enormous.

they should have fitted the reverse gear from the wing,i didnt buy one for that reason,its too heavy.

It took me a while to notice there was a man on that motorcycle

So F6B Goldwing is Flat 6 Bagger

My uncle owns one

3:43

Omg that guy lol. Must be his 1st motorcycle. Sorry but geez

NO for the imported equipment our rides are made in America! Yes for the #Indian motorcycle!

For us yanks who viewed this there are any number of Words or phrases that need explaining. Still it was entertaining although this guy gets pretty excited when talking. Lots of flowery language and a good deal of hyperbole was injected.

You are funny

Verbose

ya, yu dont enuff fuzz on yer nutz ta try a triumph Rocket3

ok i watched the other video with what looks like a giant on one and now one with a midget.... gaaah decisions decisions.....

get the goldwimg=

Valkyrie por bike

Give me a rocket 3 instead thanks

Can you speak English

horrible... waste of precious metal resources...