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Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie - [1998]
This edition of the Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1998. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1998 Norton Nemesis A and the 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.This particular Honda GL 1500 has a 1520cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1998 GL 1500 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GL 1500's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1989cc.1987 Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 1987cc.
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 1998 Honda GL 1500 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 1520cc 12 valve Horizontal In-Line 6 cylinder engine produces 100 bhp (74 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 95.8 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 1998 Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie.
The 1998 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 1998 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 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300 A [315.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2008 Yamaha FJR 1300 AE 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 XP (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 1998 Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie and the 2007 Honda CB 750 cc
When talking about the performance of the 1998 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 2007 Honda CB 750 cc (0 secs) and the 2011 Suzuki TU 250 X (0 secs).
The 1998 version of the Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie has a maximum speed of 112mph.
Top Speed of the 1998 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 1998 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).
