| Attribute | Honda VTX1800T 2011 × | Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2017 |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Honda VTX1800T | Honda Gold Wing Valkyrie |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI with automatic choke | Injection. PGM-FI |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,795 | 1,832 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 101 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 112 | 71 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards | Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards. |
| Ignition | Digital, two spark plugs per cylinder | Computer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping |
| Clutch | - | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 45mm inverted fork | 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability | Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with remote-controlled spring preload adjustment |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 316 | 316 |
| Frame type | 45mm inverted fork; 5.1 inches travel | - |
| Front tyre | 150/80-R17 | 130/60-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-R16 | 180/55-R17 |
| Wheels | - | 10-spoke cast aluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 122 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 104 |
| Trail (mm) | 163 | 114 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 29.9 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,715 | 1,704 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 362.9 | 341 |
| Seat height (mm) | 696 | 734 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 22.71 |