The cruiser model Honda Valkyrie 1500 was first introduced in 1996 and was produced until 2003. The model had a factory designation - ''' Honda GL1500C ''', was sold in the United States under the name -''' Honda Valkyrie 1500 ''', and in other countries was known as -''' Honda F6C '''. The abbreviation F6C stands for - Flat Six Custom - a cruiser with a 6-cylinder boxer engine.