Future Cruiser

FUTURE CRUISER

What does the future of cruising hold? Fun o’ plenty, if this sensational Honda Valkyrie concept bike is any indication. Fabricated by Honda Research of America (HRA), the fuel-injected Six is loaded with radical modifications, from its hardtail-look, single-shock rear suspension with rocker linkage and extended swingarm to its modified frame members, six-piston Nissin brake calipers and polished Shadow Aero-esque headlight. And how ’bout that drainpipe-like exhaust? Talk about a passion for plumbing! "The bike really is just a design exercise," says a Honda higher-up. "We’re not tipping our hand, but it does give the public an idea of what we may be looking at for the future."