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Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie - [1996]
This edition of the Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1996. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Honda GL 1500 has a 1520cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Boxer Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Boxer engine, Touring style motorbike includes the Norton Commander Rotary - [1991]
The 1996 GL 1500 shares its Boxer engine and Touring style configuration with the likes of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1990 Norton Commander Police. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GL 1500's Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1983 Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC I | 1983cc.1984 Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC | 1984cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1996 Honda GL 1500 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [2025]
In terms of power the 1520cc 12 valve Boxer 6 cylinder engine produces 100 bhp (74 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 95.9 lb-ft (130.0 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda GL 1500 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1980 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1996 Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie.
The 1996 Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie has a Power to weight ratio of 303.9 bhp per ton and 291.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1996 GL 1500 competing with the 1980 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD [328.8 bhp\ton] and the 1976 Kawasaki Z 900 LTD [328.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda GL 1500 generating around 291.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Yamaha FJR 1300 A [315.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2014 Yamaha FJR 1300 A and ES and AS [315.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.4 secs, this makes the Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie similar in acceleration to the 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (12.2 secs) and the 2009 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (12.2 secs). This Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1996 Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie and the 1997 Honda CRM 250 AR
When talking about the performance of the 1996 Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1997 Honda CRM 250 AR (0 secs) and the 1978 Suzuki RG 250 Twin (0 secs).
The 1996 version of the Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie has a maximum speed of 112mph.
Top Speed of the 1996 GL 1500 equals the 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1996 Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie then how about a 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph).
Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke
Engine Capacity: 124 cc
Top Speed: 68 mph
Quarter Mile: 21.4 secs @ 0 mph
