Honda F6 C Valkyrie (1999)

The Honda F6 C Valkyrie motorcycle was released in 1999 and is equipped with a four stroke, SOHC engine with six cylinders and a capacity of 1520cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.8:1 and uses liquid cooling, along with 6 x 28 mm Keihin carbs for induction. The bike starts with an electric mechanism and can generate up to 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 130 Nm / 13.26 kgf-m / 95.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission and a shaft for final drive. The bike is built with a steel diamond frame, 45mm Showa forks in front, and a Showa dual shock system with 5-position preload adjustability in the back. It has a front brake system consisting of two 296 mm discs and 2 piston calipers, and rear brakes with a single 316 mm disc and a 2 piston caliper. The front tire measures 150/80-17 and the rear tire measures 180/70-16. The wheelbase of the bike is 1690 mm / 66.5 in, with a seat height of 730 mm / 28.7 in, and a dry weight of 309 kg / 681 lbs. The fuel capacity of the bike is 20 litres / 5.3 US gal, with an average consumption of 7.1 L/100 km / 14.3 km/l / 33 US mpg. It can reach a top speed of 180 km/h / 111.8 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda GL1500C Gold Wing F6C Valkyrie

Year: 1999
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 L/100 km / 14.3 km/l / 33 US mpg
Top Speed: 180 km/h / 111.8 mph