HONDA VALKYRIE

The Honda Valkyrie is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda, from model years 1997 to 2003. It was designated GL1500C in the US market and F6C in other markets.

The Valkyrie engine is a 1,520 cc (93 cu in) liquid cooled, horizontally-opposed flat-six engine transplanted from Honda's Goldwing model. This was unusual since most "cruiser" style motorcycles were based on a V-twin engine design similar to the engine of a Harley-Davidson. 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 U.S.A. at the Honda motorcycle plant in Marysville, Ohio.

Manufacturer     Honda
Also called     GL1500C, F6C
Production     1997–2003
Engine      1,520 cc (93 cu in) liquid cooled SOHC flat-6
                        71 mm bore × 64 mm stroke
                        Compression ratio 9.8:1
Power                 100 hp (75 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque                 130 N·m (96 ft·lbf) @ 5,000 rpm
Transmission     Five-speed, 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)
Fuel capacity     20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal)