Honda Goldwing ValkyrieIn 1997, Honda brought back an incarnation of the "Standard Gold Wing," renamed the Valkyrie in the US, and called F6C in the rest of the world. It featured a higher performance engine, based on the GL1500, in a cruiser-style frame. The Valkyrie Tourer version had a windshield and saddlebags. A more touring-oriented version was introduced in 1999 as the Valkyrie Interstate with a full fairing, saddlebags and trunk.
Honda Goldwing ValkyrieThese models were dropped due to slow sales, leaving the standard Valkyrie, which was discontinued after the 2003 model year. In 2004, Honda released a "Limited Edition" model, the Valkyrie Rune, complete with 1,832 cc (111.8 cu in) engine and unique styling.
The Valkyrie engine is based on the Gold Wing engine, but has solid lifters instead of hydraulic lifters, six carburetors instead of the Gold Wing's two, more aggressive camshafts, a free flowing exhaust, and altered ignition timing to increase performance.
More information about the Honda Goldwing series :
# 1 Honda Goldwing series GL1000
# 2 Honda Goldwing series GL1100
# 3 Honda Goldwing series GL1200
# 4 Honda Goldwing series GL1500
# 5 Honda Goldwing series GL1800
# 6 Honda Goldwing Valkyrie
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