Honda Valkyrie

Honda Valkyrie

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	GL1500C Base, 1500CT Tourer, and 1500CF Interstate F6C
Production	1997–2003 Base and Tourer models, 1999-2003 Interstate
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) 327 kg (721 lb)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity	5.3 gallons (Base and Tourer models and 7.2 gallons on the Interstate

The Honda Valkyrie is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda from 1997 to 2003. It was designated GL1500C in the US market and F6C ("Flat Six Custom") in other markets.

Back in the 90's there was a resurgence of interest^[2] in cruiser motorcycles, that generally feature a V-twin engine. The idea of an American cruiser styled motorcycle featuring a flat six engine came from Josef Boyd.

The Valkyrie engine is a 1,520 cubic centimetres (93 cu in) liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed flat-six engine shared with Honda's Gold Wing 4th generation 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.