Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate
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| Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate | |
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| Production | 2000 - 2001 |
| Class | Touring |
| 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) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate was a 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 2000 and 2001.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1520.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, manual, wide ratio transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.
2000 Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate[edit | edit source]
The 1999 GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate builds on the awesome 6-cylinder boxer engine of the GL series, and takes asphalt touring to the next level. With great weather protection and compliant suspensions, riding this bike to the far end of the continent is really a pleasure.
With generous luggage storage and comfort-focused engineering, the GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate is one of the best bikes for long hauls and vacations.
2001 Honda GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate[edit | edit source]
Honda's GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate takes on the tourer market with nerve and a strong attitude. Based on the Gold Wing-derived Valkyrie, this bike was loaded with touring-focused accessories, to provide riders and passengers with premium comfort and generous storage.
The 2000 GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate received a custom seat, plenty of chromed details, hard case saddlebags and a top case, with a passenger backrest pad, an optional luggage rack and many more to add both styling points and touring convenience.