Honda GL1500C Valkyrie: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser, tourer
Production: (1996) 1997-2003
Related: Honda GL1500 Gold Wing
Also called: Honda Valkyrie 1500, Honda GL1500 F6C Valkyrie
Successor: Honda GL1800C F6C Valkyrie
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| Honda GL1500C Valkyrie (F6C)
(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan) (1996) 1997-2003 |
Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer
(North America, Australia, Japan) 1997-2000 |
Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate
(North America) 1999-2001 |
Honda GL1500CD Valkyrie Deluxe
(North America) 2001-2003 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1997 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda GL1500C Valkyrie (F6C); Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer
Code: GL1500CV; GL1500CTV |
| 1998 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda GL1500C Valkyrie (F6C); Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer
Code: GL1500CW; GL1500CTW |
| 1999 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda GL1500C Valkyrie (F6C); Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer; Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate
Code: GL1500CX; GL1500CTX; GL1500CFX |
| 2000 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda GL1500C Valkyrie (F6C); Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer; Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate
Code: GL1500CY; GL1500CTY; GL1500CFY |
| 2001 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda GL1500C Valkyrie (F6C); Honda GL1500CD Valkyrie Deluxe; Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate
Code: GL1500C1; GL1500CD1; GL1500CF1 |
| 2002 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda GL1500C Valkyrie (F6C); Honda GL1500CD Valkyrie Deluxe
Code: GL1500C2; GL1500CD2 |
| 2003 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda GL1500C Valkyrie (F6C); Honda GL1500CD Valkyrie Deluxe
Code: GL1500C3; GL1500CD3 |
Specifications
Honda Valkyrie 1500: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2525 mm / 99,4 in – GL1500C/CT
2660 mm / 104,7 in – GL1500CF |
| Overall width | 980 mm / 38,6 in – GL1500C/CT
970 mm / 38,2 in – GL1500CF | |
| Overall height | 1185 mm / 46,7 in – GL1500C
1485 mm / 58,5 in – GL1500CT 1490 mm / 58,7 in – GL1500CF | |
| Wheelbase | 1690 mm / 66,5 in | |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm / 6,1 in – GL1500C/CT
150 mm / 5,9 in – GL1500CF | |
| Seat height | 740 mm / 29,1 in – GL1500C/CT
730 mm / 28,7 in – GL1500CF | |
| Dry weight | 309 kg / 681 lbs – GL1500C
324 kg / 714 lbs – GL1500CT 351 kg / 774 lbs – GL1500CF | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 334 kg / 736 lbs – GL1500C
349 kg / 769 lbs – GL1500CT 380 kg / 838 lbs – GL1500CF | |
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 45 mm inverted telescopic fork, 110 mm (4,3 in) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shocks (adjustable spring pre-load), 120 mm (4,7 in) | |
| Front tire size | 150/80R17 (72H) | |
| Rear tire size | 180/70R16 (77H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 296 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 316 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 20,0 l / 5,3 US gal (reserve – 4,3 l) – GL1500C/CT
26,0 l / 6,9 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – GL1500CF | |
| Trail | 152 mm (6,0 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 7,13 l / 100 km (33 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 6 cylinders flat (boxer) | |
| Bore & Stroke | 71,0 x 64,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 1520 cm³ (92,7 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | |
| Valve train | Belt driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 100,0 hp (73,5 kW) / 6000 rpm – rear wheel | |
| Max. torque | 134,0 Nm (13,5 kg*m) / 4500 rpm – rear wheel | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,12 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 190 km/h (118 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 6x Keihin CV, 28 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate (hydraulic operating) |
| Transmission | 5-speed (+ electric reverse – Japan) | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.592 | |
| Final reduction | 2.833 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.722 1.291 1.000 0.805 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | AC generator, 546W | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-24 Ah | |
Images
Honda Valkyrie 1500: images, gallery
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Videos
Honda Valkyrie 1500: video.
Manuals
Honda Valkyrie 1500: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda Valkyrie Tourer (03/1999) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda Valkyrie Tourer (03/1999) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Honda Valkyrie Tourer (03/1999) | Top speed