Honda VF1100C Magna V65 (1983-84)

The Honda VF1100C Magna V65 was a motorcycle produced between 1983-84. Its engine was a four-stroke, 90 degree V-four cylinder DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 1098cc/66.9cu-in. The cooling system was liquid cooled, and it had a compression ratio of 10.5:1, with 4x 36mm Keihin carbs and four-into-two exhaust. The ignition was digital transistorized, and it had an electric starting system. It had a maximum power of 116hp/84.7 kW @7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 94 Nm @7500 rpm. The transmission was 6-speed while the final drive was a shaft with a wheelbase of 1595mm/62.8in. The front and rear brakes had two-piston calipers with a front wheel size of cast 2.50 x 18 and a rear wheel size of cast 3.00 x 16. The empty weight of the VF1100C Magna V65 was 246 kg/545 lbs with a fuel capacity of 17 litres/ 4.5 US gal. Its average consumption was 15.3 km/lit, and its standing 1/4 mile time was 10.75 sec/126 mph. The Magna Site provides additional information about this model.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VF 1100C Magna V65

Year: 1983-84

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 1098 cc / 66.9cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 79.5 x 55.3 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

Induction: 4x 36mm Keihin carbs

Exhaust: Four-into-two

Air Filtration: Paper element, disposable

Oil Filtration: Paper element, disposable

Oil Capacity: 3.7 qts

Ignition: Digital transistorized

Battery: 12V 18AH

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 116 hp / 84.7 kW @ 7500 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 100 hp / 72.9 kW @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque: 94 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Primary Drive: Straight-cut gear; 70/41; 1.71

Secondary Drive: Helical-bevel gear; 18/17; 1.06

Gear Ratio: 1st 39/17, 1.71 2nd 34/21.1.62 3rd 31/24,1.29 4th 29/27, 1.07 5th 26/29, 0.90 6th 24/32, 0.75

Frame: Double-down tube, full-cradle frame; tube/box-section steel swing arm

Front Suspension: Leading-axle, air-assisted fork with 41mm forks

Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in

Rear Suspension: Twin shock adjustable for spring preload rebound and compression damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 105 mm / 4.1 in

Front Brakes: 2x 270mm disc 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 282mm disc 2-piston caliper

Front Wheel: Cast, 2.50 x 18

Rear Wheel: Cast, 3.00 x 16

Front Tyre: 110/90 -18

Rear Tyre: 140/80 -16

Rake: 30.3 degrees

Trail: 105 mm / 4.1 in

Wheelbase: 1595 mm / 62.8 in

Seat Height: 803 mm / 31.6 in

Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in

Dry Weight: 246 kg / 545 lbs

Wet Weight: 267.2 kg / 589 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

Consumption average: 15.3 km/lit

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.75 sec / 126 mp/h

Interesting Sites: Magna Site