The cruiser model Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune was produced from 2004 to 2005. in a limited edition of 1500 pieces, intended for the American market, of which only 20 pieces. were officially sold in Europe. The concept of the model was quite simple - to make an exclusive motorcycle based on Honda GL1800 Gold Wing with a unique design and with all the advanced Honda technologies.
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Two versions of the Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune motorcycle appeared on the market:
- version A - "exclusive" (standard) version of the motorcycle.
- version B - the "luxury" (top) version of the motorcycle - differs in the presence of chrome, steering wheel and other cosmetic changes.
Throughout the entire production period, the Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune had 3 color schemes:
- Double Clearcoat Black - black
- Illusion Blue - blue
- Candy Black Cherry - burgundy
The model may also be referred to as - Honda Valkyrie Rune.
The main feature of the Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune is the 6-cylinder engine taken from the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, but with different camshafts (valves, unlike the Gold Wing, are manually adjusted), a retuned injection system (6 throttle valves , instead of 2 on Gold Wing) fuel and ignition. The engine produces 118 hp. power and 167 Nm of torque, showing maximum performance already at 4500-5500 rpm.
Other features of the Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune include an aluminum frame, a cantilever rear swingarm, a front fork with a lower arm, combined brakes, a cardan drive, an electronic immobilizer with electric steering lock, and a dashboard with automatic backlight adjustment depending on the lighting conditions.
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Specifications
Specifications Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune:
| Model | Honda Valkyrie Rune |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | cruiser |
| Release year | 2004-2005 |
| Frame | aluminum |
| Engine type | 6-cylinder, 4-stroke, boxer |
| Working volume | 1832 cm³ |
| Bore / stroke | 74.0 x 71.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | PGM-FI injector, 6x 32 mm |
| Ignition type | digital transistor |
| Maximum power | 118 hp (87 kW) at 5600 rpm (97.4 hp - at the rear wheel) |
| Maximum torque | 167 Nm (16.8 kg * m) at 4400 rpm (152 Nm - at the rear wheel) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | cardan |
| Front tire size | 150 / 60R18M / C 67V |
| Rear tire size | 180 / 55R17M / C 73V |
| Front brakes | 2 discs 330 mm, 3-piston calipers (combined CBS) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc 336 mm, 2-piston caliper (combined CBS) |
| Front suspension | Lever (non-adjustable), stroke - 100 mm |
| Rear suspension | linkage progressive (Pro-Link) with monoshock, stroke - 100 mm |
| Length | 2560 mm |
| Width | 920 mm |
| Height | 1090 mm - DA, EA, BA
1070 mm - DB, EB, BB |
| Wheelbase | 1750 mm |
| Saddle height | 690 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 135 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.77 sec |
| Maximum speed | 198 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.0 l |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 368 kg - US (excluding California) and Canada versions
369 kg - California version |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 398 kg - US (excluding California) and Canada versions
399 kg - California versions |
Fuel consumption
The official fuel consumption of the Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune is 6.29 liters per 100 kilometers. The real value of consumption, according to the owners, is 10-12 liters per 100 km.
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