| MODEL | HONDA F6C VALKYRIE 1998 |
| Year | 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, horizontally opposed (boxer) six cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1520 cc / 92.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 71 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 130 Nm / 13.26 kgf-m / 95.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 6 x 28 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel diamond |
| Front Suspension | 45 mm Showa fork, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Showa dual shocks, 5-position preload adjustable, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1690 mm / 66.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 309 kg / 681 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 150/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/70-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100 km / 14.3 km/l / 33 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h / 111.8 mph |
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The 1998 Valkyrie continued with the same Gold Wing-derived six-cylinder engine, five-speed gearbox and shaft drive, with no mechanical changes recorded. It suited riders who wanted a relaxed, very smooth cruiser that could also cover long motorway distances, and its engine had a reputation for running to very high mileages with basic care. Big twin-disc front brakes and a sturdy fork helped control its weight.
