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HondaValkyrie

1999-2003 · Interstate (GL1500CF)

Power
100hp
@ 6,000 rpm
Torque
133Nm
@ 4,500 rpm
Weight
352kg
dry
Engine
1,520cc
6 cyl · boxer
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Honda Valkyrie GL1500C parked in North Bend, Washington (2008) — photo by Steven Pavlov (Senapa)
Honda Valkyrie GL1500C parked in North Bend, Washington (2008) — photo by Steven Pavlov (Senapa) · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Honda Valkyrie is listed for 1997-2003, in 2 versions. Category: Cruiser. Latest version (1999-2003 · Interstate (GL1500CF)): 1,520 cc, 100 hp, 133 Nm, and 352 kg.

Engine

Engine
1520cc liquid-cooled SOHC flat-six, six carburetors — same engine as Standard/Tourer
Displacement
1,520 cc
Cylinders
6
Configuration
boxer
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
5-speed manual, shaft final drive
Gears
5
Final drive
shaft

Performance

Power
100 hp
Power (metric)
73.5 kW
Peak power at
6,000 rpm
Torque
133 Nm
Peak torque at
4,500 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
45mm inverted telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 130mm (5.1 in) travel (shared with GL1500C/CT platform)
Rear suspension
Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable spring preload, 120mm (4.7 in) travel; frame and shocks noted by period sources as stiffer/improved versus the standard Valkyrie to handle the Interstate's added touring weight
Front tire
150/80R-17
Rear tire
180/70R-16

Brakes

System
Dual hydraulic front discs plus rear disc; no ABS (not offered on this model/era)
Front
Dual 296mm floating discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear
316mm disc; caliper reported as 1-piston by one spec sheet and 2-piston by another

Dimensions

Weight
352 kg
Weight basis
dry
Seat height
735 mm
Fuel capacity
26 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

Videos

1998 Honda Valkyrie Test Drive

Srkcycles · 2017 · Watch on YouTube