Honda F6 C Valkyrie (1997)

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The Honda GL1500C Gold Wing F6C Valkyrie motorcycle model was produced in 1997. It has a four-stroke engine with opposed boxer six cylinders and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike’s capacity is 1520cc or 92.8 cubic inches, with a bore and stroke size of 71 x 64 mm and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The cooling system is liquid-based, and the bike has 6 x 28 mm Keihin carbs for induction. The bike starts using an electric mechanism and produces a maximum power of 72.9 kW or 100 hp when running at 6000 rpm. It also produces a max torque of 130Nm or 13.26 kgf-m or 95.9 lb-ft torque when running at 5000 rpm. The bike’s transmission system comprises five speeds, and the final drive is via shaft. The bike’s frame is made of diamond steel, and the suspension features 45mm Showa forks at the front and Showa dual shock with 5-position preload adjustability at the rear. The bike’s front and rear wheel travels are 130mm / 5.1 in and 120mm / 4.7in, respectively. The bike comes with 2 x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers at the front and a single 316 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper at the rear for braking. The bike’s front and rear tyres measures 150/80-17 and 180/70-16, respectively, while the wheelbase is 1690mm / 66.5 in and the seat height is 730mm / 28.7 in. The bike’s dry weight is 309kg/ 681lbs, while the fuel capacity is 20 litres / 5.3 US gal. The consumption average is 7.1 Lit/100 km / 14.3 km/l / 33 US mpg, and the bike has a top speed of 180 km/h or 111.8 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda GL1500C Gold Wing F6C Valkyrie

Year: 1997


Engine: Four stroke, Opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1520 cc / 92.8 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 71 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 6 x 28 mm Keihin carbs
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 130 Nm / 13.26 kgf-m / 95.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Steel diamond
Front Suspension: 45mm Showa forks
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in.
Rear Suspension: Showa dual shock, 5-position preload adjustability

Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 150/80-17
Rear Tyre: 180/70-16
Wheelbase: 1690 mm / 66.5 in.
Seat Height: 730 mm / 28.7 in
Dry Weight: 309 kg / 681 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 7.1 Lit/100 km / 14.3 km/l / 33 US mpg
Top Speed: 180 km/h / 111.8 mph

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