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Honda Valkyrie

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[citation needed]
Torque	130 N·m (96 lbf·ft) @ 5,000 rpm[citation needed]
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)

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.

Honda F6C model 1997

The Valkyrie engine is a 1,520 cubic centimetres (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.

Other models

Standard, Tourer and Interstate

Honda Valkyrie Tourer with custom paint and trunk and fairing added.

On introduction in 1997, a naked Standard and a Tourer model were offered. The Tourer included a windshield and lockable hard saddlebags.

In 1999, the Interstate model was added to the lineup, which included a fork-mounted fairing along with a trunk at the rear of the motorcycle.

As sales eventually dwindled, the Interstate and Tourer models were dropped after 2001, leaving only the Standard model remaining. 2003 saw the Standard offered only in black and was the last year of the original Valkyrie.

Rune

The Honda Valkyrie Rune 2004 model.

Honda introduced a limited edition model in 2003 named the Valkyrie Rune with a 1,832 cubic centimetres (111.8 cu in) engine. It was a major departure from the original Valkyrie in styling and purpose.

EVO6 concept

Honda presented the EVO6 concept motorcycle at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007. Based on the flat-six 1,832 cubic centimetres (111.8 cu in) engine from the Goldwing, the EVO6 produces more power than its touring ancestor. The EVO6 features Honda's Human Friendly Transmission (HFT) transmission that can be operated in a fully automatic mode or a six-speed manual mode.

References

External links

• Media related to Honda F6C at Wikimedia Commons
• Hod Rod Hearts: Meeting of the Muscle Motorcycles; The motorcycle superpower summit: Harley-Davidson V-Rod, Honda Magna, Honda Valkyrie, Honda VTX1800C, Kawasaki Mean Streak, Yamaha V-Max, Yamaha Warrior at MotorcycleCruiser.com
• Motorcycle Test: Honda Valkyrie 1500 F6 at MotorcycleCruiser.com