Engine Upgrade

[Rio Wil]

A friend just swapped a vtwin Yamaha for this '96 year GW......looking at the specs maybe this could offer the Valks something.  Same HP, 10 more foot pounds, 4 valves per cylinder......maybe our 6 carb setup would fit and get a few more ponies.....oh yeah, 6 speed transmission!!!!!!!


1996 GW SE

Engine Type: 1520 cc, 4 Stroke - Liquid Cooled - Boxer Six
Engine Bore and Stroke: 71 mm x 64 mm
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Claimed Horsepower: 100 hp (74.6 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque: 150 Nm (110.6 ft. lbs) @ 4000 rpm

Transmission type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Shaft

[PhredValk]

Where did you get that info, from the seller?
This is from the spec sheet on a 1988 GoldWing:
Type 1520 cc, liquid cooled, 6 - cylinders boxer, 4-stroke
Bore x stroke (mm) 71 mm x 64 mm
Valves 2 valves/cylinder
Power 100 hp (74.6 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Torque 150 Nm (110.6 ft. lbs) @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 5 speed
Final drive Drive shaft

http://www.goldwingworld.com/pages/specgl1500.htm

2 valves, 5 speed; same for the GL1800. Honda has never made a 6 speed gearbox, unless you mean 5 speed + reverse.

And the 1500 Wing does have reverse!
So does any I/S shipped to Japan.
Fred.

[Ricky-D]

Well it's right there!

1996 GW SE    (Screaming Eagle)

If HD can do it, so can Honda!

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[Bobbo]

Well it's right there!

1996 GW SE    (Screaming Eagle)

If HD can do it, so can Honda!

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Yes, but Honda called it the "Rune"!

[Rio Wil]

This link gives specs for many m/c......maybe they included the reverse as the 6th gear.....what about the 4 valves per cylinder, did they screw that up?

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyclespecshandbook/honda/1996-honda-GL1500SEGoldWing.htm

[dago mooserider]

I've been kicking around a crazy idea for awhile. A subaru 2.0 turbo motor easily makes 200-250 h.p. It's similar in size to the valk motor. Hard part would be mating the tranny/clutch and getting the rear splines to live. It would be reliable (motor) and stupid fast. Maybe I'll try it some day if I get a second valk to rip apart 

[Sigrún]

I've been kicking around a crazy idea for awhile. A subaru 2.0 turbo motor easily makes 200-250 h.p. It's similar in size to the valk motor. Hard part would be mating the tranny/clutch and getting the rear splines to live. It would be reliable (motor) and stupid fast. Maybe I'll try it some day if I get a second valk to rip apart 

Erm....

You might want to have another look into the EJ205 Subaru engine. I have both WRX and Valkyrie in my garage and I really do not think that engine would fit in the frame, especially with all the kit like radiators and intercooler and such. Sorry to rain on your parade.... 

[9Ball]

it would take a heck of a frame to fit my STi motor into a bike....just sayin'

[Rio Wil]

So now I know why my GW 1500 friends are not impressed with my hot rod Valk....they have had the same hp and even more torque than  my 6 carb hot rod for several years and have not had to put up with the noisy gear train whine.  Man am I disillusioned, I am ready to sell this thing, for today only I will part with this dog for $16,000.00 US dollars.....email me at "riowil@iamadisillusioned.com.rade" with your offers........... 

[Buda]

How much different is the 1800cc engine in the wing? Any interchangability?

[dago mooserider]

I read some stuff in the archives that said the 1800 doesn't fit at all and wasn't worth it for 10 more h.p.
About the subie thing, Like I said crazy idea. I took some measurments off my friends buggy it's only about an inch wider and a bit taller. Without all the smog crap it's pretty compact.......proly just a dream.......

[NITRO]

WRX motor in a cycle? It's been done. Meet the Kickboxer: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/10/26/kickboxer-subaru-wrx-powered-motorcycle-concept/

[gordonv]

I read some stuff in the archives that said the 1800 doesn't fit at all and wasn't worth it for 10 more h.p.
About the subie thing, Like I said crazy idea. I took some measurments off my friends buggy it's only about an inch wider and a bit taller. Without all the smog crap it's pretty compact.......proly just a dream.......

I'm planing on keeping the frame from my IS, and after I tear apart the motor I'll have the block. Don't know how the tranny will end up, it's siezed, I might have enough stuff sitting around to give some measurements if you need them.

[Rio Wil]

The Subaru sounds interesting.....I got to sit on a Boss Hoss (350 Chevy 402 hp) and rev'ed the engine.....better have the feet firmly planted cause the torque roll is pretty significant!!

[MarkT]

I've ridden the 350 Boss Hoss a couple times.  They handle surprisingly well for their size and weight.  The acceleration was incredible.  Though I understand it's not more than a Hyabusa or ZX-14.  But I haven't ridden them.  You sure feel omnipotent on a BH.  And man do they garner stares.  Took me a couple tries to hook up from a standing start without smoking the tire.  Once I got that down - I counted off 3 seconds and checked the speedo - I was at about 100.  I really wanted one - but it was too much money for such a specialized bike.  The Gold Wing made more sense for my second bike.

[Ricky-D]

Besides that,

The Boss Hoss runs with a car tire on the rear! 

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[Sigrún]

WRX motor in a cycle? It's been done. Meet the Kickboxer: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/10/26/kickboxer-subaru-wrx-powered-motorcycle-concept/

Nice rendering..... 

[Rio Wil]

The owner of the BH I sat on did offer to let me ride it, but I was in White Horse and 4000 miles from home......got to thinking if I did something stupid....it would be a looooong way home to ride banged up.
Sorry I missed the thrill tho...

[Red Diamond]

Besides that,

The Boss Hoss runs with a car tire on the rear! 

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Not all of them run with car tires.

[PhredValk]

Any idea what tire that is? Looks like a car/MC hybrid.
Fred.