Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6C Valkyrie (2014-15) vs Honda VT 500EF 'Euro' (1986-88)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | GL 1800 Gold Wing F6C Valkyrie | VT 500EF 'Euro' |
| Years: | 2014-15 | 1986-88 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2-valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1832 cc / 111.8 cub in. | 491 cc / 29.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 71 mm | 71 x 62 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 40mm throttle bore with automatic choke | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Computer controlled digital | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 86 kW /118 hp @ 5500 rpm | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 167 Nm / 17.03 kgf-m / 120.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 42 Nm / 31 ft lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed with overdrive top gear |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 45mm fork with anti-dive system | Air assisted telescopic forks. |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link: electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets | Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 310mm discs | Single disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 316mm disc | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 130/60R19M/C (63H) | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55R17M/C (73H) | 120/80-18 |
| Wet Weight: | 343 kg / 750 lbs | 204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23.2 Litres / 6.1 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |