Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer
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| Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2000 |
| 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 carbs |
| 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 | 28.9 inches (734 mm) |
| Weight | 324.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer was a 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Honda in 2000.
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 GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer[edit | edit source]
If you like the mean road stance and sizzling performance of the GL1500C Valkyrie but feel like you'd also take it for a longer spin across the state line, then it's the Tourer you must try. Based on the proven GL1500 platform, the Valkyrie Tourer brings in all the convenience and comfort of long-range traveling accessories.
Protection from the wind is enhanced with a generous Lexan windshield, held in place by chromed brackets. And on the luggage side, the 1999 Honda GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer brings two weatherproof had sidecases painted in matching color, each offering 35 liters of storage for your clothes and gear.