1997 GL1500C'97 Valkyrie
ENGINE
DRIVETRAIN
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
DIMENSION
OTHER
It came 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.
1997 GL1500C
1998 GL1500C'98 Valkyrie
ENGINE
DRIVETRAIN
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
DIMENSION
OTHER
It came 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.
1998 GL1500C
1999 GL1500C Valkyrie
ENGINE
Engine Type: 1520 cc, 4 Stroke - Liquid Cooled - Boxer Six
Bore and Stroke: 71 mm x 64 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Valves: SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Fuel Delivery: 28mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition System: Solid-state digital
Horsepower: 100 hp (74.6 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 130 Nm (95.9 ft. lbs) @ 5000 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: type: 5 speed
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Suspension - Front: 45mm inverted fork, 130 mm travel
Suspension - Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability, 119 mm travel
Front Tire: 150/80-17
Rear Tire: 180/70-16
Front Brakes: dual 296 mm discs with 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: single 316 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
DIMENSION
Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 20 litres (5.3 Gal)
Dry weight: (without fluids): 309 kg (681.2 pounds)
OTHER
2000 GL1500C Valkyrie
ENGINE
Engine: 1520cc liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 71mm x 64mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Valve Train: Belt driven 2-valve SOHC
Fuel Delivery: Six 28mm diaphragm-type CV
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Wide-ratio, 5-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 45mm inverted fork, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5 way spring preload adjustment 120mm travel
Front Brakes: Dual 296mm floating discs with twin piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper
Front Tires: 150/80R - 17
Rear Tires: 180/70R - 16
DIMENSION
Wheelbase: 1690mm (66.5 in.)
Seat Height: 734mm (28.9 in.)
Dry Weight: 309 kg (682 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity: 21 litres (5.5 GalUS)
OTHER
Colors:
Pearl Blue/Pearl Silver two-tone metallic
Black/Red
Classic Black.
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2001 GL1500C Valkyrie
ENGINE
Engine Type: Liquid cooled horizontally opposed 6 cylinder
Displacement: 1520 cc
Bore and Stoke: 71mm x 64mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Valve Train: Belt driven, SOHC
Fuel Delivery: Six, 28mm, diaphragm-type, CV
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Wide-ratio, 5-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 45 mm inverted fork, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 120mm travel
Front Tire: 150/80R-17
Rear Tire: 180/70R-16
Front Brakes: Dual 296mm floating discs with twin piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper
DIMENSION
Seat Height: (C): 734mm (28.9")
Wheelbase: 1690mm (66.5")
Dry Weight (C): 309 kg (681 lb)
Fuel Capacity: (C): 20.0 liters
OTHER
Color (C): Black, Black/Silver, Blue/Silver
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2002 GL1500C
ENGINE
Engine: 1520cc liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 71mm x 64mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8: 1
Valve Train: Belt driven 2-valve SOHC
Fuel Delivery: Six 28mm diaphragm-type CV
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Wide-ratio, 5-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 45mm inverted fork, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5 way spring preload adjustment 120mm travel
Front Brakes: Dual 296mm floating discs with twin piston calipers
Rear Brake: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper
Front Tire: 150/80R-17
Rear Tire: 180/70R-16
DIMENSION
Wheelbase: 1690mm (66.5 in.)
Seat Height: 735mm (28.9 in.)
Dry Weight: 309 kg (682 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity: 20 litres (4.4 Imp. gal.)
OTHER
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2003 GL1500C'03
ENGINE
Engine: 1520cc liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 71mm x 64mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8: 1
Valve Train: Belt driven 2-valve SOHC
Fuel Delivery: Six 28mm diaphragm-type CV
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Wide-ratio, 5-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 45mm inverted fork, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5 way spring preload adjustment, 120mm travel
Front Brakes: Dual 296mm floating discs with twin piston calipers
Rear Brake: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper
Front Tire: 150/80R-17
Rear Tire: 180/70R-16
DIMENSION
Wheelbase: 1690mm (66.5 in.)
Seat Height: 735mm (28.9 in.)
Dry Weight: 309 kg (681 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity: 20 litres (4.4 Imp. gal.)
OTHER
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