Honda GL1500C / F6C Valkyrie (1999) vs Vespa PX200E, Arcobaleno, Arcobaleno El (1982-99)
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| Make: | Honda | Vespa |
| Model: | GL1500C / F6C Valkyrie | PX200E, Arcobaleno, Arcobaleno El |
| Years: | 1999 | 1982-99 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, |
| Capacity: | 1520 cc / 92.8 cub in. | 198 cc / 12 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 64 mm | 66.5 x 57 mm |
| Induction: | 6 x 28 mm Keihin carburetors | Disc valve |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 6000 rpm | 8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Direct drive |
| Frame: | Steel diamond | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension: | 45mm Showa forks | Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa dual shock, 5-position preload adjustability | Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 125 mm drum, expanding type |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 127 mm drum, expanding type |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80-17 | 3.5 x 10" |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70-16 | 3.5 x 10" |
| Wheelbase: | 1690 mm / 66.5 in. | 1235 mm / 48.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 309 kg / 681 lbs | 108 kg / 238 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 8 L / 2 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 7.1 L/100 km / 14.3 km/l / 33 US mpg | 3 L/100 km / 33 km/l / 78 US mpg |
| Top Speed: | 180 km/h / 111.8 mph | 105 km/h / 65 mph |