The Honda VF500C Magna V30 was a motorcycle produced in 1983. It was powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke 498cc V-four cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 11.0:1, producing max power of 68hp at 11500rpm and max torque of 31.7 lb-ft at 10500rpm. The bike featured 4x 34mm Keihin carbs or 4x 32mm CV induction, as well as a transistorized ignition system. The clutch was a multiple plate coil spring and the transmission had 6 speeds with a final drive chain. The front suspension was telescopic air assisted with 140mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension was a single shock swing arm with 115mm of wheel travel. The front brakes were 2x 255mm discs and the rear brakes were a drum. The bike had a weight of 271kg and a fuel capacity of 14 litres, with a top speed of 196.4km/h and a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.6 sec/164.5 km/h. The front and rear tyres were 100/90-16 and 130/90-18 respectively.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VF 500C Magna V30
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 60.4 x 44 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 4x 34mm Keihin carbs |
| Induction | 4x 32mm CV |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Max Power | 68 hp @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 31.7 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch | Multiple plate coil springs |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic air assisted 140mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock swing arm 115mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 255mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-18 |
| Wet-Weight | 271 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.6 sec / 164.5 km/h |
| Top Speed | 196.4 km/h |
