Something of a rare sight these days, Honda Valkyrie Interstate

[KrisZ]

Well, maybe it has always been a rare sight, maybe not, not sure. But I don't recall seeing them often. A guy at my old work place back in Canada had one and that's when I had a close look at it for the first time in person. I liked what I saw.

Fast forward to now and my eldest daughter can babysit for us, so my wife and I can do some riding together.
I started looking at tourers and saw this 2000 Interstate. Very good condition, well maintained, garage kept and was just below 10k miles when I got it. The gentleman I bought it from could not ride due to health reasons, however he kept up on all the maintenance.

Now that I put some miles on it, I can see why so many guys like these big tourers. It is quite a different riding experience, a lot more relaxed and comfortable. It is a huge beast though, my KZ650 feels almost like a bicycle in comparison

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

When I was in college I so wanted a Honda Magna.

 

[samven]

Yep, if you are doing any highway 2 up miles the big tourers are great, but dont get rid of that 650. After you put a few thousand miles on the tourer you will find that when you want to ride alone or just take a short ride the 650 will be your go to bike. After I moved up to a Yamaha Roadliner from a Suzuki 800 I loved it. Lower engine RPM, way more power, more stable on the highway and in cross winds. After awhile I started missing not having to worry about pulling into a parking spot front first because I could not back pedal 800 lbs up hill, or pulling off onto a gravel road and turning around. And I missed the flickability (is that a word) on the twisties without dragging a floorboard. The only answer was 2 bikes so dont get rid of the 650, You can thank me later.

 

[aquariuscsm]

My favorite was the Honda Interceptor. Circa 1982–1983.

 

[FZ1]

Well, maybe it has always been a rare sight, maybe not, not sure. But I don't recall seeing them often. A guy at my old work place back in Canada had one and that's when I had a close look at it for the first time in person. I liked what I saw.

Fast forward to now and my eldest daughter can babysit for us, so my wife and I can do some riding together.
I started looking at tourers and saw this 2000 Interstate. Very good condition, well maintained, garage kept and was just below 10k miles when I got it. The gentleman I bought it from could not ride due to health reasons, however he kept up on all the maintenance.

Now that I put some miles on it, I can see why so many guys like these big tourers. It is quite a different riding experience, a lot more relaxed and comfortable. It is a huge beast though, my KZ650 feels almost like a bicycle in comparison


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Beautiful bike, beautiful wax job. Stay safe.

 

[ZeeOSix]

My favorite was the Honda Interceptor. Circa 1982–1983.

Had an '84.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Had an '84.

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Nice!!

 

[Jim74]

I used to own a '99 Valk Interstate. It was a great bike, but I sold it to a friend of mine. I'm just too tall and it was uncomfortable for me. Now I own a Harley Ultra.