Honda Valkyrie Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Valkyrie motorcycle specifications include a 1,250 cc (76.28 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2004, 2014Model years
1,250 ccDisplacement
734 mmSeat height
20.1 LFuel tank
1,689 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20042014
Year-specific specification changes

The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
201474.0 x 71 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches)
Displacement
20141,832 cc (111.79 cu in)
Front brakes
2014Double disc. CBS three-piston caliper
Front suspension
201445mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 4.8 inches travel
Front tire
2014130/60-19
Fuel system
2014Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Rear brakes
2014Single disc. CBS three-piston caliper
Rear suspension
2014Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel
Rear tire
2014180/55-17
Fuel capacity
201424.98 L (6.60 US gal)
Rake
201429.2°
Seat height
2014740 mm (29.1 inches)

How the Honda Valkyrie compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement1,250 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 122% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 90th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height734 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 6% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 25th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity20.1 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 49% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 88th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement90th

1,250 cc — larger displacement than about 90% of Honda models.

Seat height25th

734 mm — taller than about 25% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity88th

20.1 L — larger than about 88% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,689 mm
This bike

1,689

Honda avg

1,431

18% above average.

Seat height734 mm
This bike

734

Honda avg

780

6% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,250 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,689 mmSeat 734 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 150/80-R17 front / 180/70-R16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 150/80-R17
Rear tire size 180/70-R16
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 1,250 cc (76.28 cu in)
Bore × stroke 71.0 x 64 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches)
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 45mm inverted fork
Rear suspension Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rake 32.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 150/80-R17
Rear tire 180/70-R16

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 734 mm (28.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,689 mm (66.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.06 L (5.30 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Black
Price as new US$ 13099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.