Six Cylinder Touring Bike That Sounds Better Than A Ferrari 

I wish Shawn knew more about the Valkyrie, but we still love him. First off, the model ranges are Standard, Tourer, and Interstate. The bike being ridden is a Standard. Next, it's a nickel that is balanced on the cylinder head when the bike is off, then the bike is started and the nickle stays standing. A smooth running Valkyrie can be rev'd to red-line without the nickle falling over. The VRCC (Valkyrie Riders Cruisers Club) keeps a list of High Mileage bikes. We have a member that has 653,000 miles on his Valkyrie (July 2019), and she's still going strong. I have a 2001 that I have tricked out, and is my daily rider. I inherited the bike from my Dad and have proclaimed it is the last bike I'll ever own. Thank you for promoting these great bikes.

Dude said it had a flat 6 and I was like “no way it sounds like a porsche” and then he started it and I was like “holy crap it sounds like a Porsche”

I had 2 Valks- If you really want to make it sound amazing- Cut the cans off right behind the front exhaust hanger, and slide 4” truck stacks on the pipe and self tap to mount the pipe to the rear exhaust hanger. I didn’t even have to rejet the carbs. AMAZING BIKES-

Had the identical bike for about 7-8 years and loved it. They never break and can run 300-400K miles easily. Really needs cruise to tour, and a better seat.

All you armchair guys with the negative comments have obviously never ridden one of these magnificent beasts. I have a 2000 Tourer that brings a smile to my face every time I start it. The Valkyrie is a true symphony of all the sensations that make a motorcycle great, and the rider is the conductor. No machine before or since can hold a candle to it. Best Honda and probably the best sport touring motorcycle ever made. Smooth, powerful, stable as a tank, beautiful, reliable, comfortable, nimble on it's feet, and easy to maintain. What more can you ask of a bike? I will have mine for keeps.

I thought I was being pranked when you first started her up...

Not a Cobra exhaust. Stock exhaust with the Hondaline Triple Tips. Goldwing-based engine but not the same. Hotter cams.

The only downside of these bikes is that if you are in a hurry, you will be late for whatever it is, but only because everywhere you go you have people coming up to you and admiring it and asking questions. A cruise to the store for me almost always ends up in an impromptu bike show, lol!

I bought one 3 years ago and I absolutely love it. Maybe the smoothest bike ever, best handling big cruiser and plenty of power. It surprised me that it handles better than my 750 Shadow bobber that weighs about 200lbs less. I don't think I could live without it now.

I appreciate you making this video. I just bought one today, 1998 with 22,000 miles on it!

Your comment reminded me...when I was looking for my first bike, the local shop had a Valkyrie and I was just in amazement - was like, who the hell rides a bike THAT big? Two years later, I bought one. They are enchanting machines...some might even call them dragons.

Loved that you read a verse before heading for the ride❤️

This is the bike Thor would ride. Squirrel!

Over the weekend bought a 98 touring same paint scheme matching bags 21000 miles. Rode it home 700 miles. Loved it!!!!

Have a 1997 Valkyrie, love it!!! Best bike I’ve owned

I wish I could strut in to work and say, "Cue the intro". I mean I suppose I could, but it would merely be met with confusion or laughter.

Watching this in January, in Illinois so I can vicariously remember my '98 Valk languishing in the garage as she dreams of early spring sunny days tearing up the asphalt. I love you Valk.

I’ve owned my Interstate for over 20 years. Currently in shop for carb rebuild and new fuel lines. Best bike I’ve ever owned, and an absolute blast to power through the Dragons Tail. I’ve taken it across the country twice, such a great road trip bike.

Ok after hearing that exhaust sound I'm on classifieds looking for one lol.

I'm right there with you; I've had 3 Valkyrie's... a dark green/cream '97 Tourer (that I bought new off the showroom floor and have regretted selling for 20 years); a '98 Standard (like you're riding here, that a previous owner had added Leatherlyke saddlebags and an aftermarket windshield); and my current '98 Tourer that I am holding on to and will be able to put collector plates on in 2 years. Nothing like a Valkyrie.

I am an original owner of a ‘’97 Valkyrie with 106,000 miles. It has 101hp/103 ftlbs torque (later models were lower); carbs never touched and does 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. Your bike is the basic model, not the tourer. The Tourers had windshield, lowers and hard saddlebags. The Valk is an easy bike to ride, extremely comfortable, handles well with low center of gravity and is a blast to ride. Gas mileage is not great, but can run 130 miles before reserve: 30 mpg.

Talks about carbs..@ 6:37 realizes choke has been on whole time then takes it off lolol

I waited 20 years but got a 97 cruiser. It was everything I expected. I still ride it and even the Harley guys stop and look.

That is NOT the tourer. It is the basic Valkyrie with crappy aftermarket bags. The Tourer has great quality hard bags. The Interstate has the hard bags and fairing.

I have a 2000 Valkylrie Interstate with only 36K miles and everything you said is dead on. Sounds like a Ferrari, nimble has hell and unreal pull! Picked it up for $5K with a tour pack and an unreal radio that I Bluetooth my playlists on! It Has lockable helmet hangers, locking seat, intercom cable, fog lights! A Beast!

That little bag on the back can hold your Ron Popeil's pocket fisherman and a tiny tackle set.

What ya have there son is a Valkyrie 1500C. "C" for cruiser. This is not the tourer which has hard bags and windshield. You got aftermarket soft bags and an aftermarket windshield. There is no "roadster". There is an interstate model with a batwing windshield. Mine is a '98 1500C w 18K miles. Love it! Smoooooooth as silk!

I have a 98 Valkyrie with Cobra 6 into 6 pipes. The audio in this video does not do the true sound of these bikes justice. They sound BAD ASS!! And they flat RIP!!

I had three. The sound alone is worth it, even stock they sound amazing. Miss them all three.

Your personality changes while your riding, shows you really enjoy riding. You must enjoy riding so many different bikes, most people never get that experience.

Im a Harley Road King guy, but, I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THIS IN MY STABLE!! Wow!!

Thank you for using your phone for the words of wisdom. All those dropped Post-It notes were driving me mad.

Still one of the best motorcycles ever made

Bought my Interstate new in 1999 and it's still pristine. Fitted an optional tall windshield to the stock fairing. You can ride this thing in the wet all day within minimum rain gear and stay bone dry.

Honda has always been in a league of their own. My entire family are huge fans of what they make.

I am an original owner of a ‘97 Valk with 101,000 miles. I have three other bikes, but love the Valk the most. It has 101 hp, 102 ft/lbs torque and will run 0-60 in 3.6”. I have truck stacks for exhaust pipes, heavy duty Progressive shocks and springs (for handling and ground clearance), a Native American motif paint job, aftermarket horn:) and Mustang seat. It is not nimble, but handles well for a bike it’s size. I have had it on the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway and Blue Ridge Parkway numerous times. Bike is comfortable, reliable, fast, turbine smooth and easy to ride. I have had it on all U.S. borders, hit an antelope doing 75 mph in Wyoming (replaced radiator and headlight), in a heavy rainstorm had to ride through ~two foot deep rushing water (bike sounded like a motorboat) with my unhappy wife on board; in snow, hail and never missed a beat.

I know this is an older video but waaaay back in the day, Honda had a CBX1000 (6 cylinder). This motor must be a decedent of that because that too sounded like a Ferrari. A friend had one and it had a 6 into 1 exhaust...awesome.

You need to do a comparison with the old and the 14-15 Valkyrie

Test rode the 2014 Valkyrie recently.. Smoothest bike I've ever ridden and easy to maneuver.

My all time favorite big bike. Honda should have brought these back alongside the CB1100. I would love fuel injection instead of six carbs. I’ve only seen one of these in person and it sounds amazing. Porsche and Honda worked on this engine together.

I got a 1997 ho da valkyrie Gl1500c from my uncle. It is a nice and smooth ride.

Had a '97 Tourer for 12 years, (same color scheme). The Tourer had the hard bags and the plexiglass windscreen. Mine had an aftermarket full faring. I loved it and it was bulletproof. I'm in a GL1800 Wing now since I'm a little bit older now and the Wing is more comfortable for long trips. I also never had to rebuild the carbs, just replace some of the small hoses under the gas tank. They dry out because they are so small.

Sweet ride, but Ferrari sound? I think that's the vapors talking.

This video doesn’t do the Valkyrie justice , I swear if you got one it would be the best thing you’d ever buy . Amazing bikes

When I was riding a 600RR in college my girlfriends dad let me ride his Valkyrie once. Now 15 years later I’m shopping for one!

I had the Interstate with the full fairing and hard bags, wish I still had it! To say it’s smooth is an understatement!

"This bike has six carburetors. That is awesome." If by "awesome" you mean "a dealbreaker", well, yes, it's awesome.

The CBX1050 sounds better though

Three cheeseburger is just enough. Great bike.😎🏍🇺🇸

ITS CAMMED UP WING....100 HP AT REAR WHEEL.....KNOWN FOR NICKEL TRICK....STAND NICKEL ON EDGE AND START IT...WONT MOVE....SMOOOOOOTH!!

I went through that stage where I wanted a sissy bar and a dainty wittle bag attached to it. Eventually that stuff gets to be like a bad appendix. Now my bags are gone and so is the sissy. SIMPLIFY.

I have a 97 tourer I had it painted illusion blue . Smoked many other bikes , especially Harley's. Not a problem.

When I am watching your videos I always have this smile on my face. You remind me of why I got a leg over a saddle first time. The passion

It is the Standard model. The Touring model had factory hard bags (not the psuedo leather-covered hardbag bullshit) and factory windshield that typically is easily identified.

It's a very nice looking and sounding bike, and under normal acceleration it sounds kinda like a 90s Skyline with a sequential transmission (one of my dream car builds). 👍

That is a very clean and clear windshield

That is a roadster with bags and a windshield. The tour has the hard bags like the interstate. I have 92000 miles on my interstate with no carb issues, and still outruns a 103 Harley. ‘99’ and up had different cams than a Goldwing. 100 hp stock.

Picked up a 1999 Valkyrie a few months ago low miles. Putting new tires fork seals and timing belts on her. They are great bikes... love mine.

6:36 good sound

I HAD A 750 HONDA THAT HAD BEEN CUSTOMIZED. THE FOUR PISTON ENGINE WAS SO SMOOTH I ALWAYS LAYED THE EXTRA BIKE KEY ON THE ENGINE HEAD. It NEVER FELL OFF WHEN I WAS RIDING IT.

My 2001 Valkyrie has 115900 on her and still funny and rides like a dream best bike ever bought

I put in a 6 degree timing wheel and aftermarket cams and pull a 14ft alm bass boat with mine. No never on a boat ramp used a roller on trailer jack and 100 foot rope to pull it up the ramps. It will tow 1500 lbs like not even there. Top speed was 120 for the windshield would fold back at you. I have seen these at 160k miles. New timing belt ever 100k miles. Great bike I miss mine badly. Had no garage and a dog who ate seats. Sold on Ebay in one day. Keep your wheels on the ground. SSG.Bo.Retired.

It kinda reminds me of how a Burgman sounds. Smooth and almost, electric.

I want one! I have a Honda vf1100c2 ace in Pearl Ivory Cream and Black with Red pin striping with the same exact paint scheme as that one. Someone before me spent a fortune on very tasteful accessories such as driving lights with visors, studded seats, saddle bags, back rest, chin bag, tank bib, front and rear floor boards, roll bars with in board highway pegs, analogue clock and temperature gauges on the factory bars which are so wide and comfortable. I've had it 2 years and put 15,000 kms on it, amoung other things circumnavigating Nova Scotia. It has 80,000 kms on it and still runs like a top. I call her Pearl in reference to the paint, it is so nimble and has lots of torque, only a little less than my old V65, which I wish I had back again! Clutch has started slipping of late so I'm putting a Barnett clutch kit in this winter and can not wait to hit the road next spring, I'll never sell it ( I shouldn't have sold my V65 ( the flying V) or my 72 CB350, or my 71 Barracuda) so, lesson learned, this one's mine forever but a Valkyrie in the same paint scheme is definitely on the radar. Thanks for the demo. Good luck on your new endeavors Sean. God bless from Nova Scotia

i like how you revved it up immediately after starting and then immediately shut it off. That's great for the rod bearings, the heads, the piston rings... so you're a Dealer huh?

Dude your videos are addictive!! you have a way of connecting with the viewers!! keep up the good work!

Just brought my second one! These bikes rock! V-twin cruisers eat it's dust, winter time stabilizer and never had a problem... once you have one of these you can't go back to a v-twin engine..

No 0-60?

One of my favourite machines existing

How would you compare that to the M109R?

My 2000 Interstate stock horn puts that one to shame . Definitely something going on with that one . Nice ride !

Looks like someone tried to make a "Tourer" model out of the "Standard" model by adding aftermarket windshield and bags. Would have been much better looking and functional with the Honda OEM windshield. Champion makes a great set of hard bags (Patroit series) for the Valkyrie. Even though I purchased a 2019 Goldwing DTC Tourer one year ago, I still have my 2001 Valkyrie. The Valkyrie has been to all the lower 48 states and Alaska. Over 150K miles and still runs and looks like new and has never left me stranded. Try that with a Harley! Like so many others who have this great machine, I doubt I will ever part with it.

Tour has painted hardside locking bags. No vertical bag. No leather. Large front windshield. Had one. Best bike I ever had until I messed up my back.

You can't kill that engine! Awesome ride!

Great video I personally have old 15 Honda Valkyrie unbelievable hassle-free low-maintenance Mega how high mileage hard act to follow

All true Honda 6 is Awesome in Every Platform!

The motorcycle shop I use has this outside. It's gorgeous, man.

look at the VIN plate... if it has 1500C= Standard, 1500CD= Deluxe (chrome wheels), 1500CT= Tourer (colour matched bags, plain windscreen) 1500CJ= Interstate (colour matched bags, radiator pods & handlebar fairing).

it saunds like a sport bike .. blees U guys ..love B&B and SRK Chanels watching constantly for 4 days now ..awesome job on thouse videos ... louds of love from Poland

AWESOME BIKE!!! friend of mine let me ride his and I had the biggest grin ever!!! rode Harleys for 40 years and this blows em away!!! Just second best to my Moto Guzzi 1400 California touring. LOL

Honda was so far ahead of the game when they made these.

Deym. That actually sounds Really really good.

Basically, high revving Porsche flat six in cruiser motorcycle frame :D

I had a 2000 Interstate. Super Awesome Machine! And by Awesome I mean 6 Carbs and Awesome !

That bike was never goofy looking. I wish they'd bring something like that back instead of all the plastic fantastic that's out there now.

That squirrel wasn't drunk just gangster

I usually hate bikes that have bags or storage racks on them but this is a beautiful bike

Honda did a great job ❤❤

They make an awesome go kart motor!

Just a few comments about your riding. (1) you need to stop at every Stop Sign you come to - you did not stop at 2 stop signs. Number 2 - you need to not take both your hands off the handlebars while the bike is moving. A lot of other motorcyclists watch your videos, you need to set a better example. Would not like to see you have an accident because you had both hands off the handlebars.

I love your videos and gotta say I 've never ever seen you driving that fast before... That bike is AWESOME!!!!!

I Owned a 99 Valkyrie Interstate. Two Road Trips, one to the North Shore of Lake Superior, and one a Complete Colorado tour. Great Bike "BUT" Heavy Heavy Heavy! and is horrible at Altitude. I Took and extra set of Iridium Plugs and was thankful i did. Lost so much power in Rocky Mountain State Park I did not think it was going to make it. I Now own a VSTRM 650 and let me say LIGHT, NIMBLE, SNAPPY Much more fun to Ride.

I had this bike, same color and all. I absolutely love loved that bike. I rode it out to the Grand Canyon back in 2009 was gone for a month. A year later I was on my way to work at about 5:30am and I was stopped at a stop sign and a lady came up behind me, (not paying attention) and rear ended me. I wasn’t hurt,… however, she totaled the bike. I would love to have that bike again.

My Fav area is when u pass by the Big Old Red Barn & Lil Bridge....Looks Scenic.........

The horn sounds like a windshield wiper fluid motor.🤣😂🤣

Old timer here. Never had a bike newer than 1982 model. All 3 of the shafty's I have owned (2 Yamaha 1100s and One Gold Wing) had a clunky gear change, especially 1st to 2nd. You just got used to it. It happens less if you get the engine to higher revs before you change. Not sure if today's shafty's are the same.

Just brought home a 98 valkyrie. Fun bike!

It sounds exactly like a Porsche wtf flat 6 for the win, god damn this bike on the bucket list

Love my Valkyrie! It's fast, but smooth as butter. It is a heavy bike though, so be careful not to lay it down!

Ha ha I’m not an armchair guy. I had a Valk just like that for seven years and I wrote it 70 K. I called the best bike I’ve ever owned or I am likely to at this point I have a VTX and a Yamaha Royalstar, but the power of the Valkyrie throughout its RPM range was just incredible. The thing I didn’t care much for honestly, especially on long rides was the suspension.