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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Valkyrie: history, specs, pictures}}
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|name            = Honda GL1500C
|name            = Honda GL1500C
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|aka              = Valkyrie
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|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR7EA-9}} `97-03
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|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX14-BS}} `97-03
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|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>
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The '''Honda GL1500C''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1988 to 2000.
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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==1998==
==1998==
===GL1500C===
===GL1500C===
[[Image:1998_honda_Gl1500c.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Valkyrie]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black]]
File:1998_honda_Gl1500c.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Valkyrie
[[Image:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black]]
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
[[Image:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black]]
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
[[Image:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black]]
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
[[Image:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black]]
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
[[Image:1998-Honda-GL1500C-YellowWhite-1281-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White]]
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Black
[[Image:1998-Honda-GL1500C-YellowWhite-1281-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White]]
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-YellowWhite-1281-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1998-Honda-GL1500C-YellowWhite-1281-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White
</gallery>




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


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




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


Latest revision as of 19:09, 5 December 2019

1998-Honda-GL1500C-Black-0.jpg
Honda GL1500C
Manufacturer
Honda
Also called Valkyrie
Production `97-03
Class Touring
Engine
1500cc
Top Speed 131 mph
Air Filter K&N HA-1596 `97-03[1]
Spark Plug NGK DPR7EA-9 `97-03
Battery YUASA YTX14-BS `97-03
Final Drive Shaft
Front Tire 150/80-17 `97-03
Rear Tire 180/70-16 `97-03
Weight
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual

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 Gold Wing (GL1500).

The Interstate version of the Valkyrie was introduced in 2001 featuring rear saddlebags and trunk box. As a touring bike, the Interstate increased its fuel capacity by six liters.

The 1500cc Valkyrie was replaced in 2004 by the Valkyrie Rune (NRX 1800).


1997[edit | edit source]

GL1500C[edit | edit source]

1997 Honda Valkyrie



The GL1500C'97 Valkyrie was sold in 1997 in one of four color schemes: Black, American Red with Pearl Glacier White, Pearl Majestic Purple with Pearl Glacier White, or Black with Pearl Hot Rod Yellow. The engine was a special tuned horizontally opposed six cylinder displacing 1520cc and had 6 carburetors. The serial number began 1HFSC340*VA000001.

GL1500CT[edit | edit source]

1997 Honda Valkyrie Tourer



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[edit | edit source]

GL1500C[edit | edit source]

  • 1998 Honda Valkyrie

  • 1998 Honda GL1500C in Black

  • 1998 Honda GL1500C in Black

  • 1998 Honda GL1500C in Black

  • 1998 Honda GL1500C in Black

  • 1998 Honda GL1500C in Black

  • 1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White

  • 1998 Honda GL1500C in Yellow/White


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[edit | edit source]

1998 Honda Valkyrie Tourer



The GL1500CT'98 Valkyrie Tourer was sold in 1998 in one of three color schemes: Black, Black with Pearl Jade Green, or Pearl Sedona Red with Pearl Ivory Cream. The serial number began 1HFSC343*WA100001.

1999[edit | edit source]

GL1500C[edit | edit source]

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie in Black/Silver

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie in Black/Silver

GL1500CF[edit | edit source]

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Green

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Black

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Black

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate(GL1500CF) in Black

  • 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate(GL1500CF) in Black

  • 1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black

  • 1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black

  • 1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black

  • 1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black

  • 1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black

  • 1999 Honda GL1500CF in Black

2000[edit | edit source]

GL1500CF[edit | edit source]

  • 2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Blue

  • 2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate in Blue

GL1500C[edit | edit source]

2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer in Black/Red
2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer in Black/Red


2001[edit | edit source]

  • 2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate

  • 2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate

  • 2001 Honda Valkyrie

  • 2001 Honda GL1500C in Blue/White

  • 2001 Honda GL1500C in Blue/White

  • 2001 Honda GL1500C in Blue/White


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

2003[edit | edit source]

  • 2003 Honda Valkyrie

  • 2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black

  • 2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black

  • 2003 Honda Valkyrie in Black


  • GL1500C'03 comes in one color: Black
  • Engine: 1520cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
  • Compression ratio: 9.8:1
  • Transmission: Five-speed
  • Driveline: Shaft
  • Front tire 150/80R-17
  • Rear tire: 180/70R-16
  • Seat height: 735mm (28.9 in.)
  • Wheelbase: 1690mm (66.5 in.)
  • Dry weight: 309 kg (681 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 20 liters

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019. 
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