[messy bessie]

Alright so today I wanted to have a little look into how exactly the F6C relates to the rest of Hondas lineup, more importantly how does it slot in between CTX1300 and the Gold Wing F6B.

First things first the F6C Valkyrie is supposed to slot in between the CTX1300 and the GW F6B. The Valk is a light and low crusier style bike similar to CTX, however the Valk makes use of the GW's 1832cc flat six mill. The flat 6 in the Valk cracks out 115 hp at 5,500 revs and 123 ft-lbs of twist at 4,000 RPM.

The Valk also shares its platform with the F6B, however Honda has gone and shaved 100 lbs off the Valk vs the donor F6B, which should bring its curb weight in at 750 lbs.

So essentially the F6C is a naked version of the Bagger F6B, but the differences dont stop at fairings. The F6C Valk gets a new aluminium subframe to crop weight, different steering geometry and the rads have been moved to the sides instead of at the front like F6B. The alteration of the steering geometry is the most significant IMO, it should improve low speed cornering, stability and most importantly, confidence...

From Honda:

A new aluminium subframe lowers the F6C’s tail. Easy ground reach – seat height is just 734mm – and a comfortable, carefully shaped seat that’s just 300mm wide at the critical portion aids rider confidence at standstill.

'The 45mm telescopic forks are matched to a Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) monoshock that can be adjusted manually for spring preload; it works through Pro-Link on the single-sided aluminium swingarm. Spring and damping rates front and rear have been modified to suit the F6C’s weight reduction and urban cruiser intent.

'Compared to its siblings, the F6C’s steering geometry is stretched out: rake is set at 30.5° with 121.5mm trail. Overall dimensions are 2,473mm (L) x 942mm (W) x 1,154mm (H) with wheelbase of 1,707mm.'

 

[HondaPWR]

Never liked the headlight design of the F6B, F6C looks so much better IMO!

 

[messy bessie]

the F6C light reminds me of the CB500X

 

[HondaPWR]

Now it just needs a projector, just can't put up with a halogen headlight

 

[messy bessie]

Now it just needs a projector, just can't put up with a halogen headlight

the F6C does have a projector headlight from what I've heard...

 

[HondaPWR]

Maybe thats an option? Haven't seen it from all the pictures

 

[messy bessie]

sorry LED, your thread i got the info from anyways

http://www.f6cforum.com/forum/12-f6c-appearance-modifications/825-honda-valkyrie-led-lighting.html

 

[HondaPWR]

LED vs Projectors....hmm.
I had an LED and Xenon flashlight, the Xenon had a crazy throw, LED wasn't too far. Which would be better on a bike?

 

[messy bessie]

on a bike you'd want a wide throw.. I'm not well versed in headlights TBH.

 

[Bader]

Hey OP,

Great write up I think we have the same views for the f6c. Nice comparison!

One thing that I am looking forward to is how the f6c feels compared to the top heavy f6b.

 

[messy bessie]

Hey OP,

Great write up I think we have the same views for the f6c. Nice comparison!

One thing that I am looking forward to is how the f6c feels compared to the top heavy f6b.

word on the street has it being much better. That was the whole reason behind lengthening the trail and altering the steering head. They were looking to reduce that top heavy feel especially at low speeds.

 

[faky]

So how well does the F6C compare to the CTX? You didn't mention that.

 

[messy bessie]

So how well does the F6C compare to the CTX? You didn't mention that.

thats because its F6C vs F6B

The only way F6C relates to CTX is that they're both hondas... price could be in the same ballpark as well but otherwise wise its a different cup of tea

 

[HondaPWR]

can't go wrong going with any honda! they've been making motorcycles for a while already.

 

[faky]

The Gold Wing should be comparable to the CTX

They are both oriented towards cruising and touring.

 

[HondaPWR]

they should be
from what i've seen on paper and in person.

 

[faky]

I know some will cross shop all three of them. With the F6C being the most unique.

 

[messy bessie]

The Gold Wing should be comparable to the CTX

They are both oriented towards cruising and touring.

perhaps, but mechanically the F6C Valk relates better to a Gold Wing F6B...

 

[faky]

Yep

Maybe someone throw up spec comparison of the CTX 1300 vs F6C and F6B?

 

[HondaPWR]

perhaps, but mechanically the F6C Valk relates better to a Gold Wing F6B...

As far as direct comparisons go, it seems like it will be mainly between those two but I know people will compare it to a wide range of bikes