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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Valkyrie: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda GL1500C
|photo            = 1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg
|aka              = Valkyrie
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = `97-03
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Touring
|engine          = 1500cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =131 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR7EA-9}} `97-03
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX14-BS}} `97-03
|transmission    =
|final_drive      = Shaft
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|150/80-17}} `97-03
|rear_tire    = {{tire|180/70-16}} `97-03
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N HA-1596}} `97-03<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
The Honda Valkyrie (designated GL1500C) was introduced in 1997 in an attempt to be the ultimate cruiser. While other motorcycles boasted two or four cylinders, the Valkyrie engine was a special tuned horizontally opposed six cylinder displacing 1520cc and had 6 carburetors. The engine is similar to Honda's [[Honda GL1500|Gold Wing (GL1500)]].
The Honda Valkyrie (designated GL1500C) was introduced in 1997 in an attempt to be the ultimate cruiser. While other motorcycles boasted two or four cylinders, the Valkyrie engine was a special tuned horizontally opposed six cylinder displacing 1520cc and had 6 carburetors. The engine is similar to Honda's [[Honda GL1500|Gold Wing (GL1500)]].


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The 1500cc Valkyrie was replaced in 2004 by the [[Honda NRX1800|Valkyrie Rune (NRX 1800)]].
The 1500cc Valkyrie was replaced in 2004 by the [[Honda NRX1800|Valkyrie Rune (NRX 1800)]].




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The GL1500CT'97 Valkyrie Tourer was sold in 1997 in one of three color schemes: Black, American Red with Pearl Glacier White, or Pearl Sonoma Green with Pearl Ivory Cream. The [[windshield]] and hard saddle bags were standard equipment. The serial number began 1HFSC343*VA000001.
The GL1500CT'97 Valkyrie Tourer was sold in 1997 in one of three color schemes: Black, American Red with Pearl Glacier White, or Pearl Sonoma Green with Pearl Ivory Cream. The windshield and hard saddle bags were standard equipment. The serial number began 1HFSC343*VA000001.


==1998==
==1998==
===GL1500C===
===GL1500C===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1998_honda_Gl1500c.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Valkyrie]]
File:1998_honda_Gl1500c.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Valkyrie
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-YellowWhite-1281-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-YellowWhite-1281-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White
</gallery>




The GL1500C'98 Valkyrie was sold in 1998 in one of four color schemes: Black, Pearl Coronado Blue with Pearl Ivory Cream, Blaze Yellow with Pearl Ivory Cream, or Pearl Sedona Red with Pearl Ivory Cream. The serial number began 1HFSC340*WA100001.
The GL1500C'98 Valkyrie was sold in 1998 in one of four color schemes: Black, Pearl Coronado Blue with Pearl Ivory Cream, Blaze Yellow with Pearl Ivory Cream, or Pearl Sedona Red with Pearl Ivory Cream. The serial number began 1HFSC340*WA100001.


===GL1500CT===
===GL1500CT===
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==1999==
==1999==
===GL1500C===
===GL1500C===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1999-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie in Black/Silver]][[Image:1999-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie in Black/Silver]]
File:1999-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie in Black/Silver
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1999-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie in Black/Silver
</gallery>
===GL1500CF===
===GL1500CF===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green]][[Image:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green]][[Image:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green]][[Image:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green]][[Image:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green]]
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green
[[Image:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Black]][[Image:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Black]]
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Black
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Black
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate(GL1500CF) in Black
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate(GL1500CF) in Black
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-4.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black
File:1999-Honda-GL1500CF-Black-6652-5.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black
</gallery>


==2000==
==2000==
===GL1500CF===
===GL1500CF===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:2000-Honda-GL1500CF-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Blue]][[Image:2000-Honda-GL1500CF-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Blue]]
File:2000-Honda-GL1500CF-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Blue
File:2000-Honda-GL1500CF-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Blue
</gallery>
===GL1500C===
[[Image:2000-Honda-GL1500CT-BlackRed-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer in Black/Red]]
[[Image:2000-Honda-GL1500CT-BlackRed-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer in Black/Red]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
<br style="clear: left"/>
==2001==
==2001==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:2001_honda_Valkinter.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate]][[Image:2001_honda_Redvalki.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate]][[Image:2001_honda_Valk.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Valkyrie]]
File:2001_honda_Valkinter.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:2001_honda_Redvalki.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate
File:2001_honda_Valk.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda Valkyrie
File:2001-Honda-GL1500C-Blue-White-8904-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda GL1500C in Blue/White
File:2001-Honda-GL1500C-Blue-White-8904-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda GL1500C in Blue/White
File:2001-Honda-GL1500C-Blue-White-8904-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda GL1500C in Blue/White
</gallery>






The GL1500CF'01 Valkyrie and Valkyrie Interstate was sold in 2001.
The GL1500CF'01 Valkyrie and Valkyrie Interstate was sold in 2001.


==2003==
==2003==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:2003_honda_Gl1500c.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie]][[Image:2003-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black]][[Image:2003-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black]][[Image:2003-Honda-GL1500C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black]]
File:2003_honda_Gl1500c.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:2003-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black
 
File:2003-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black
 
File:2003-Honda-GL1500C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black
</gallery>




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==External links==
==External links==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Honda}}


[[Category:Honda motorcycles|GL1500C]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|GL1500C]]
[[Category:Honda GL series|GL1500C]]
[[Category:Honda Valkyrie series]]

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