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{{ | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Valkyrie: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda GL1500C | |name = Honda GL1500C | ||
| | |photo = 1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg | ||
|aka = Valkyrie | |aka = Valkyrie | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = `97-03 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Touring | ||
|engine = 1500cc | |engine = 1500cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed =131 mph | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|}} | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR7EA-9}} `97-03 | ||
|battery = {{battery|YTX14-BS}} | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YTX14-BS}} `97-03 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
|final_drive = Shaft | |||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
|brakes = | |brakes = | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|}} | |front_tire = {{tire|150/80-17}} `97-03 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|}} | |rear_tire = {{tire|180/70-16}} `97-03 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
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|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N HA-1596}} `97-03<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The Honda Valkyrie (designated GL1500C) was introduced in 1997 in an attempt to be the ultimate cruiser. While other motorcycles boasted two or four cylinders, the Valkyrie engine was a special tuned horizontally opposed six cylinder displacing 1520cc and had 6 carburetors. The engine is similar to Honda's [[Honda GL1500|Gold Wing (GL1500)]]. | The Honda Valkyrie (designated GL1500C) was introduced in 1997 in an attempt to be the ultimate cruiser. While other motorcycles boasted two or four cylinders, the Valkyrie engine was a special tuned horizontally opposed six cylinder displacing 1520cc and had 6 carburetors. The engine is similar to Honda's [[Honda GL1500|Gold Wing (GL1500)]]. | ||
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The 1500cc Valkyrie was replaced in 2004 by the [[Honda NRX1800|Valkyrie Rune (NRX 1800)]]. | The 1500cc Valkyrie was replaced in 2004 by the [[Honda NRX1800|Valkyrie Rune (NRX 1800)]]. | ||
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The GL1500CT'97 Valkyrie Tourer was sold in 1997 in one of three color schemes: Black, American Red with Pearl Glacier White, or Pearl Sonoma Green with Pearl Ivory Cream. The windshield and hard saddle bags were standard equipment. The serial number began 1HFSC343*VA000001. | The GL1500CT'97 Valkyrie Tourer was sold in 1997 in one of three color schemes: Black, American Red with Pearl Glacier White, or Pearl Sonoma Green with Pearl Ivory Cream. The [[windshield]] and hard saddle bags were standard equipment. The serial number began 1HFSC343*VA000001. | ||
==1998== | ==1998== | ||
===GL1500C=== | ===GL1500C=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:1998_honda_Gl1500c.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Valkyrie | ||
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black | |||
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black | |||
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black | |||
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black | |||
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black | |||
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-YellowWhite-1281-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White | |||
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-YellowWhite-1281-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White | |||
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==1999== | ==1999== | ||
===GL1500C=== | ===GL1500C=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:1999-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie in Black/Silver | ||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie in Black/Silver | |||
</gallery> | |||
===GL1500CF=== | ===GL1500CF=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green | |||
< | File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green | ||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Black | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Black | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate(GL1500CF) in Black | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate(GL1500CF) in Black | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-4.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black | |||
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-5.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black | |||
</gallery> | |||
==2000== | ==2000== | ||
===GL1500CF=== | ===GL1500CF=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:2000-Honda-GL1500CF-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Blue | ||
File:2000-Honda-GL1500CF-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Blue | |||
</gallery> | |||
===GL1500C=== | ===GL1500C=== | ||
[[Image:2000-Honda-GL1500CT-BlackRed-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer in Black/Red]][[Image:2000-Honda-GL1500CT-BlackRed-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer in Black/Red]] | [[Image:2000-Honda-GL1500CT-BlackRed-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer in Black/Red]] | ||
[[Image:2000-Honda-GL1500CT-BlackRed-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer in Black/Red]] | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
==2001== | ==2001== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:2001_honda_Valkinter.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate | ||
File:2001_honda_Redvalki.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate | |||
File:2001_honda_Valk.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Valkyrie | |||
File:2001-Honda-GL1500C-Blue-White-8904-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda GL1500C in Blue/White | |||
File:2001-Honda-GL1500C-Blue-White-8904-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda GL1500C in Blue/White | |||
File:2001-Honda-GL1500C-Blue-White-8904-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda GL1500C in Blue/White | |||
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==2003== | ==2003== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:2003_honda_Gl1500c.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie | ||
File:2003-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black | |||
File:2003-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black | |||
File:2003-Honda-GL1500C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Honda}} | {{Honda}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:09, 5 December 2019
Honda GL1500C | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | Valkyrie |
Production | `97-03 |
Class | Touring |
Engine | 1500cc |
Top Speed | 131 mph |
Air Filter | K&N HA-1596 `97-03[1] |
Spark Plug | NGK DPR7EA-9 `97-03 |
Battery | YUASA YTX14-BS `97-03 |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Front Tire | 150/80-17 `97-03 |
Rear Tire | 180/70-16 `97-03 |
Weight | |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda Valkyrie (designated GL1500C) was introduced in 1997 in an attempt to be the ultimate cruiser. While other motorcycles boasted two or four cylinders, the Valkyrie engine was a special tuned horizontally opposed six cylinder displacing 1520cc and had 6 carburetors. The engine is similar to Honda's Gold Wing (GL1500).
The Interstate version of the Valkyrie was introduced in 2001 featuring rear saddlebags and trunk box. As a touring bike, the Interstate increased its fuel capacity by six liters.
The 1500cc Valkyrie was replaced in 2004 by the Valkyrie Rune (NRX 1800).
1997[edit | edit source]
GL1500C[edit | edit source]
The GL1500C'97 Valkyrie was sold in 1997 in one of four color schemes: Black, American Red with Pearl Glacier White, Pearl Majestic Purple with Pearl Glacier White, or Black with Pearl Hot Rod Yellow. The engine was a special tuned horizontally opposed six cylinder displacing 1520cc and had 6 carburetors. The serial number began 1HFSC340*VA000001.
GL1500CT[edit | edit source]
The GL1500CT'97 Valkyrie Tourer was sold in 1997 in one of three color schemes: Black, American Red with Pearl Glacier White, or Pearl Sonoma Green with Pearl Ivory Cream. The windshield and hard saddle bags were standard equipment. The serial number began 1HFSC343*VA000001.
1998[edit | edit source]
GL1500C[edit | edit source]
The GL1500C'98 Valkyrie was sold in 1998 in one of four color schemes: Black, Pearl Coronado Blue with Pearl Ivory Cream, Blaze Yellow with Pearl Ivory Cream, or Pearl Sedona Red with Pearl Ivory Cream. The serial number began 1HFSC340*WA100001.
GL1500CT[edit | edit source]
The GL1500CT'98 Valkyrie Tourer was sold in 1998 in one of three color schemes: Black, Black with Pearl Jade Green, or Pearl Sedona Red with Pearl Ivory Cream. The serial number began 1HFSC343*WA100001.
1999[edit | edit source]
GL1500C[edit | edit source]
GL1500CF[edit | edit source]
2000[edit | edit source]
GL1500CF[edit | edit source]
GL1500C[edit | edit source]
2001[edit | edit source]
The GL1500CF'01 Valkyrie and Valkyrie Interstate was sold in 2001.
2003[edit | edit source]
- GL1500C'03 comes in one color: Black
- Engine: 1520cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
- Compression ratio: 9.8:1
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Driveline: Shaft
- Front tire 150/80R-17
- Rear tire: 180/70R-16
- Seat height: 735mm (28.9 in.)
- Wheelbase: 1690mm (66.5 in.)
- Dry weight: 309 kg (681 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 20 liters
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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