Honda VF750C Magna V45 (1982-83)

The Honda VF750C Magna V45 was a motorcycle produced in 1982 and 1983. It featured a liquid-cooled, four-stroke V-four cylinder engine with a capacity of 748cc and a maximum power of 79 hp at 9500 rpm. The bike had a 6-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. It came with air-assisted forks in the front and dual shocks in the rear, both with adjustable settings. The brakes were 2x 275mm discs in the front and a drum in the rear. The bike had a wheelbase of 1539mm, a seat height of 757mm, and a dry weight of 228kg, making it a heavyweight bike. It had a fuel capacity of 13L and reportedly got an average fuel consumption of 44.5 mpg. The standing quarter-mile time for the bike was 12.2 seconds at 109 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VF 750C Magna V45

Year: 1982-83
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 48.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x Keihin 32mm carbs
Ignition: Digital transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 79 hp / 57.6 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 66 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 39mm Air assisted forks, 4-way anti-dive adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x 275mm discs
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 110/90 -18
Rear Tyre: 130/90 -16
Rake: 30 degrees
Trail: 104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheelbase: 1539 mm / 60.6 in
Seat Height: 757 mm / 29.8 in
Dry Weight: 228 kg / 502.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 44.5 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.2 sec / 109 mph