For me, it's the Valkyrie... simply because I prefer the character of it. If you want to dive deeper in the bends, the Rocket will deliver... and you don't have to think about what gear you're in when you do it. Torque EVERYWHERE. Short gear changes though.
Yes i agree the Valkyrie delivers a very balanced character compared to the Rocket! The Valkyrie is easy to ride by new riders and experienced riders too! The Rocket 3 isn't very new rider friendly 😅
@NicePantsLance - the weight is so low on a Valk, you don't feel it. You feel like you're in command, on a Valkyrie. On the Rocket, you literally feel like you're on a Rocket... loads of power, but "control" feels more like a request than a command.
Guzzi California 1400 could be a contender as well. But it’s a twin. Cool video. I looked at the new Rocket 3 last week. Awesome bike. Had a friend with a Valkyrie. Really impressive back in the day.
It’s a tough choice for me. I don’t have any lived experience with either but love both these machines. I ride a vtx1800 and I love it. That said I always want a 6th gear, especially because most of my riding is highway commuting to work. I’m not sure how either of these bikes feel cruising at 80mph but I can’t imagine they have any complaints, for sure that Valkyrie probably feels like it’s sitting still on the highway. Gotta say the cobra pipes do it for me too. That said the rocket 3 is undeniably the pinnacle of muscle cruisers.
That VTX1800 is a wicked machine! Id even say its faster than the Valkyrie 🤘 let me know if you ever find 6th gear, cause i need one for my Rocket too 😅
For me, it's the Valkyrie... simply because I prefer the character of it.
If you want to dive deeper in the bends, the Rocket will deliver... and you don't have to think about what gear you're in when you do it. Torque EVERYWHERE. Short gear changes though.
Yes i agree the Valkyrie delivers a very balanced character compared to the Rocket! The Valkyrie is easy to ride by new riders and experienced riders too! The Rocket 3 isn't very new rider friendly 😅
@NicePantsLance - the weight is so low on a Valk, you don't feel it. You feel like you're in command, on a Valkyrie. On the Rocket, you literally feel like you're on a Rocket... loads of power, but "control" feels more like a request than a command.
Yes absolutely, that Valkyrie handles way better than any other bikes its size 🤘
Guzzi California 1400 could be a contender as well. But it’s a twin. Cool video. I looked at the new Rocket 3 last week. Awesome bike. Had a friend with a Valkyrie. Really impressive back in the day.
I do like those Moto Guzzi cruisers! Maybe if i can find one, ill take a test ride 🤘
got a valkyrie not too long ago love it. cant find the cobras waiting for some of them to become available they sound so mean.
I will tell you another one 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 very fast bike I own one and it's fast as hell and looks awesome 😎👍👍
I love the Vulcan 2000! That v-twin is enormous 🤘
That 6 sounds mean !!!
I don't understand the point in comparing a 1999 bike with a 2015 bike when there was a 2014 Valkyrie.
The Honda is 800 CC Smaller than the Triumph...but is still a far Superior Design even though is Base Engine design is very nearly 50 Years Old.
The Honda 6-cylinder is legendary! 🤘 hard to beat, even in modern times
It’s a tough choice for me. I don’t have any lived experience with either but love both these machines. I ride a vtx1800 and I love it. That said I always want a 6th gear, especially because most of my riding is highway commuting to work. I’m not sure how either of these bikes feel cruising at 80mph but I can’t imagine they have any complaints, for sure that Valkyrie probably feels like it’s sitting still on the highway. Gotta say the cobra pipes do it for me too. That said the rocket 3 is undeniably the pinnacle of muscle cruisers.
That VTX1800 is a wicked machine! Id even say its faster than the Valkyrie 🤘 let me know if you ever find 6th gear, cause i need one for my Rocket too 😅
A car tire makes the Rocket a clown car. Otherwise, the Rocket is the king of muscle bikes.
You're definitely right! Ever since i put the car tire on I've been clowning around popping wheelies and scraping peg everywhere! 😂 🎉