Honda GL1500CD Valkyrie Deluxe
The Honda GL1500CD Valkyrie Deluxe was a 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Honda in 2001.
| 'Honda GL1500CD Valkyrie Deluxe' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Honda]] |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001 |
| Class | [[:Category:Touring motorcycles|Touring]] [[Category:Touring motorcycles]] |
| Engine | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel System | Six 28mm diaphragm-type CV carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual, wide ratio Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 45mm inverted fork, 130mm travel Rear: Dual shocks with 5 way spring preload adjustment 120mm travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 296mm floating discs with twin piston calipers Rear: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 150/80R - 17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/70R - 16 |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 inches (1689 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.7 inches (729 mm) |
| Weight | 352.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1520.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed, manual, wide ratio transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 150/80R - 17 front tire and a 180/70R - 16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 296mm floating discs with twin piston calipers in the front and a Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 45mm inverted fork, 130mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks with 5 way spring preload adjustment 120mm travel. The wheelbase was 66.5 inches (1689 mm) long.
2001 Honda GL1500CD Valkyrie Deluxe
The 2000 Honda GL1500CD Valkyrie Deluxe is a base Valkyrie in a more luxurious trim, with the hollow-cast highly polished wheels being one of the the most impetuous additions to this already smoking hot cruiser.
This model year came in Pearl Dark Blue/Pearl White stripe and Black/Metallic Silver stripe color schemes, both matching the carefully designed chrome accents. With a revised camshaft timing and open-flow exhausts, the 2000 Valkyrie Deluxe is not only turning heads, but also has nerve to match its glorious looks. Audio, chrome and studded leathers options available.