HONDA GL1800C Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The 2014 Honda GL1800C Valkyrie came in another version that packed an advanced Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) that enhanced handling on different road conditions or hard braking.

The GL1800CS Valkyrie ABS was a high-performance touring machine with a sleek, muscular design and a low seat height with wide handlebars that offered a comfortable riding position. It also packed various features that enhanced comfort and convenience, such as a stereo system, cruise control, and a large, adjustable windscreen.

The Valkyrie was reintroduced in 2013 as a 2014 model and a redesigned GL1800 Gold Wing. The bike, also known as the F6C, shared the same engine, frame, and transmission as the Gold Wing.

The suspension was comprised of a 45 mm cartridge-type fork on the front end, while on the rear, the bike was fitted with a single-sided Pro-Arm swingarm and a Pro-Link shock absorber with hydraulic spring preload adjustability.

As for braking performance, the 2014 Valkyrie ABS featured 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels with two 310 mm discs and hydraulic calipers on the front and a 316 mm disc engaged by a hydraulic caliper on the rear.

The bike was a powerful and safer tourer due to its ABS braking system. It was perfect for long-distance cruising and touring with its combination of performance and handling capabilities.

For power, the 1,832cc opposed six-cylinder liquid-cooled engine boasted 118 hp with a peak at 5,500 rpm and 167 Nm (121 lb-ft) torque at 4,000 rpm.

The Honda Valkyrie was first introduced in 1997 as the GL1500C in the US market and as the F6C (Flat Six Custom) in other markets. The bike continued production until 2003 and was powered by a 1,520cc also shared with the Gold Wing model.

In 2013, the Valkyrie was reintroduced to the market as a 2014 model and a redesign of the GL1800 Gold Wing. Also known as the F6C, the bike shared the same engine, frame, and transmission as the Honda Gold Wing.

However, for the 2014 model, the Valkyrie was introduced without the fairing, windscreen, and saddlebags, which became optional equipment, as well as the ABS braking system that didn't come as standard. Also, the bike packed an all-digital multi-instrument panel.

For suspension, the bike was fitted with a 45 mm cartridge-type fork on the front and a single-sided Pro-Arm swingarm with a Pro-Link shock absorber and hydraulic spring preload adjustability on the rear.

The bike featured a 10-spoke cast aluminum wheel fitted with two 310 mm discs and hydraulic calipers on the front end. At the same time, it packed a smaller 10-spoke cast aluminum wheel on the rear with a 316 mm disc and a hydraulic caliper for optimum braking performance.

With 118 hp on tap available at 5,500 rpm and 167 Nm (121 lb-ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm coming from the 1,832cc liquid-cooled six-cylinder engine, the 2014 Honda GL1800C Valkyrie was a powerful touring machine that provided smooth and precise performance.

Also, the powerful bike featured a stylish design and a combination of performance with comfort and convenience, resulting in a popular choice among motorcycle enthusiasts.