Honda Valkyrie

To get back into the heavyweight cruiser category, Honda has stuffed the latest version of its 1832cc liquid cooled horizontally opposed six cylinder engine into an all new aluminum twin spar frame and created the Valkyrie, a bike that should accelerate like a scalded cat because it weighs 150 pounds less than a Gold Wing. Like the Rune before it, the 2014 Honda Valkyrie features a single sided swingarm, and its seat is only 28.8 inches off the pavement, helping it appeal to shorter riders. The Valkyrie has a modern look, thanks in part to an LED headlight, taillight, and turn signals, plus digital LCD instruments. Accessories include short and tall windscreens, plus saddlebags. Look for the Valkyrie to arrive in April.