Hi Gang.
As a newbie here I thought I would shed some light on the new (not so new) FB6. I ride a Honda Valkyrie, flat opposed six 1520 cc's with 120 HP on the dyno, ride 20- 30,000 miles a year. Canadian seasons are shorter than most.
Honda decided to end production of the Valkyrie in 2003. Don't ask, who knows. 1996-2003.
World wide the bike has a great following, check Valkyrie Cruisers website.
Only two models, Standard and Interstate, mine is the Standard with a few addons, the IS came with more Goldwing options.
Truth is, having owned HD's, Vulcan and various other renditions of two wheel fun, this is the best yet. Reliable, torque and haven't found the end of the speedo yet. All around freakin scary fun.
The "FB6 came about via Honda owners asking for an "in between" bike, not a cruiser and not a Wing, the Valkyrie owners have been on them for 10 years to bring back the Valk with a 6 speed tranny, 1800 plus cc engine. That's the one down side to the older Valks, always looking for OD, mine cruises at 75 mph at 3500 rpm. I was used to the HD cruising at the same speed at 2100 rpm, its a mind set thing I guess. half throttle versus quarter?
Looks and taste vary from rider to rider, some people ride Urals for crying out loud. The FB6 looks like an attempt to hit the BMW crowd with the CBR inbred to a Goldwing. Chop off some of the fiberglass and yup part Victory, part BMW. I would buy one just to pull the drive train and put it in my Valkyrie, for 20 grand its less than the super charger, yes we have room under the tank to put a real live belt driver supercharger in there. develop from 160-175 HP and more fun than twin nymphomaniacs.
I wish Honda lots of luck with this inbreed, HD guys are a great group. Look forward to some discussion.