Honda Valkyrie
Honda Valkyrie
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | GL1500C, F6C |
| Production | 1996–2003 |
| Engine | 1,520 cc (93 cu in) liquid-cooled SOHC flat-6 |
| Bore / stroke | 71 mm × 64 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Top speed | 131 mph (211 km/h)[1] |
| Power | 100.0 hp (74.6 kW) (rear wheel)[1] |
| Torque | 102.3 lb⋅ft (138.7 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[1] |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Five-speed manual, shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front: 45 mm inverted fork, 130 mm travel Rear: Dual shock, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 296 mm floating discs, 2-piston calipers Rear: Single 316 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | Front: 150/80R-17 Rear: 180/70R-16 |
| Wheelbase | 1,690 mm (67 in) |
| Seat height | 735 mm (28.9 in) |
| Weight | 300 kg (660 lb) (dry) 721 lb (327 kg)[1] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) |
The Honda Valkyrie is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda from 1996 to 2003. It was designated GL1500C in the US market and F6C (“Flat Six Custom“) in other markets.
The Valkyrie engine is a 1,520 cubic centimetres (93 cu in) liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed flat-six engine transplanted from Honda’s Gold Wing model, unlike the V-twin engine commonly found on “cruiser” style motorcycles. In its transplant from the Goldwing, the most notable engine changes were the camshaft and the change to six individual 28 mm carburetors, one for each cylinder, changes which increased power and torque.
The Valkyrie was offered with a reverse gear in Japan. The Valkyrie was made in the United States at the Honda motorcycle plant in Marysville, Ohio.