Honda GL1800 F6C Valkyrie: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 2014-2017
Also called: Honda Valkyrie 1800
Predecessor: Honda GL1500C F6C Valkyrie
Related: Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
| Model |
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| Honda GL1800 F6C Valkyrie
(Europe, North America, Australia, Japan) 2014-2017 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2014 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Valkyrie 1800 F6C
Code: GL1800CE |
| 2015 | Europe, North America, Australia, Japan | Name: Honda Valkyrie 1800 F6C
Code: GL1800CF |
| 2016 | Asia | Name: Honda Valkyrie 1800 F6C
Code: GL1800CG |
| 2017 | Asia | Name: Honda Valkyrie 1800 F6C
Code: GL1800CF_J |
Specifications
Honda GL1800 F6C Valkyrie: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2470 mm / 97,2 in |
| Overall width | 940 mm / 37,0 in | |
| Overall height | 1150 mm / 45,3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1705 mm / 67,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5,7 in | |
| Seat height | 735 mm / 28,9 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 342 kg / 754 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (aluminum) |
| Front suspension, travel | 45 mm telescopic fork (with anti-dive), 122 mm (4,8 in) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm (Pro-Arm, Pro-link) with monoshock (adjustable spring pre-load), 105 mm (4,1 in) | |
| Front tire size | 130/60R19 M/C (61H) | |
| Rear tire size | 180/55R17 M/C (73H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers (CBS + ABS) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 316 mm, 3-piston caliper (CBS + ABS) | |
| Fuel capacity | 23,0 l / 6,607 US gal | |
| Trail | 114 mm (4,5 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,03 l / 100 km (39 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 6 cylinders flat (boxer) | |
| Bore & Stroke | 74,0 x 71,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 1832 cm³ (111,8 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 117,0 hp (86,0 kW) / 5500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 168,0 Nm (17,1 kg*m) / 4000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,41 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 204 km/h (127 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection, PGM-FI |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate (hydraulic operating) |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.591 | |
| Final reduction | 2.750 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.454 1.068 0.843 0.685 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | AC generator, 1200W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-20 Ah | |
Images
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Videos
Honda GL1800 F6C Valkyrie: video.