Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune: review, history, specs

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Production: 2004-2005

Also called: Honda Valkyrie Rune

Related: Honda Gold Wing GL1800

Model
Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune 2004-2005 (North America)
Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune

History[edit | edit source]

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2004	North America	Name: Honda Valkyrie Rune Code: NRX1800EA A, NRX1800EA AC; NRX1800EB A, NRX1800EB AC; NRX1800DA A, NRX1800DA AC; NRX1800DB A, NRX1800DB AC; NRX1800BA A, NRX1800BA AC; NRX1800BB A, NRX1800BB AC
2005	North America	Name: Honda Valkyrie Rune Code: NRX1800EA A, NRX1800EA AC; NRX1800EB A, NRX1800EB AC; NRX1800DA A, NRX1800DA AC; NRX1800DB A, NRX1800DB AC; NRX1800BA A, NRX1800BA AC; NRX1800BB A, NRX1800BB AC

Specifications[edit | edit source]

Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2560 mm / 100,8 in
	Overall width	920 mm / 36,2 in
	Overall height	1090 mm / 42,9 in - DA, EA, BA 1070 mm / 42,1 in - DB, EB, BB
	Wheelbase	1750 mm / 68,9 in
	Ground clearance	135 mm / 5,3 in
	Seat height	690 mm / 27,2 in
	Dry weight	368 kg / 811 lbs – 49 state and Canada 369 kg / 813 lbs – California
	Curb (wet) weight	398 kg / 877 lbs – 49 state and Canada 399 kg / 880 lbs – California
FRAME	Type	Diamond (aluminum)
	Front suspension, travel	Bottom link, 100 mm / 3,9 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in
	Front tire size	150/60R18M/C 67V
	Rear tire size	180/55R17M/C 73V
	Front brake	Double disc, 330 mm, 3-piston calipers (CBS - Combined Braking System)
	Rear brake	Single disc, 336 mm, 2-piston caliper (CBS - Combined Braking System)
	Fuel capacity	23,0 l / 6,1 US gal
	Trail	125 mm / 4,9 in
	Fuel economy	6,29 l / 100 km (37,4 mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	Flat six
	Bore & Stroke	74,0 x 71,0 mm
	Displacement	1832 cm³ (111,8 cu in)
	Compression ratio	9.8:1
	Valve train	Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	118 hp (87 kW) / 5600 rpm (97,4 hp – rear wheel)
	Max. torque	167 Nm (16,8 kgf*m) / 4400 rpm (152 Nm – rear wheel)
	0 to 100 km/h	3,77 sec
	Top speed	198 km/h (123 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel injection, PGM-FI, 6x 32 mm
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
	Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
	Final drive	Shaft
	Primary reduction	1.591
	Final reduction	2.917
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	1.944 1.347 1.035 0.843 0.705
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase A.C. Generator 1,0 kW at 2400 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-18Ah