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Honda Unveils 2003 Motorcycle Models in Chicago
9/13/2002
Chicago, IL--- American Honda’s Motorcycle Division unveiled 8 new and updated
models --
including five early-release 2004 models -- at the company's annual dealer show
Thursday
night, September 12, at the Navy Pier in Chicago.
Valkyrie Rune
Do you remember the T2 concept bike Honda revealed in the March/April 2001 issue
of Honda
Red Rider? Essentially, the Valkyrie Rune takes the T2 concept to the production
line, and will
be available in limited numbers. The Valkyrie Rune incorporates a unique
diamond-shaped
aluminum frame for robust strength along with light weight, plus a fuel-injected
1832cc engine
based on the GL1800 power plant. Before you think the Valkyrie Rune is merely a
hot-rod
exercise in radical style, take a look at the bike's innovative suspension
systems.
Meanwhile, styling element after styling element tears at your eyeballs, vying
for attention.
Where to look? At the chromed cylinder head covers evocative of muscle car
hardware? The
gorgeous, smoothly flowing six-into-two exhaust system so artfully sculpted into
place? The
brawny disc brakes, which are the largest ever mounted on a Honda motorcycle? Or
how about
the gracefully flowing lines of the neo/retro low-slung bodywork with the solo
seat that beckons
you to slide aboard for the ride of your life?
The Valkyrie Rune redefines the ultimate performance custom.