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LITERATURE
HONDA Motorcycle
Magna 750 (VF750C)
1982 VF750C'82 V45 Magna
ENGINE
Type: 748cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
The headlight, instruments, and fenders were chrome
The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (maroon or blue)
The front disc brake grooves were straight
The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
The serial number began JH2RC071*CM000033.
Colors:
Candy Maroon
Candy Imperial Blue (not available in some states)
Black
1982 VF750C
1983 VF750C'83 V45 Magna
ENGINE
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled in-line V-4
Valving: 16-Valve DOHC
Bore and Stroke: 70mm x 48.6mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel delivery: Four 32mm integrated dual-draft type Carburetors
Exhaust system: Two-into-two
Ignition system: Transistorized pointless with electronic advance
Starting system: Electric
Fuel type: Regular gasoline
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Six-speed including overdrive
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic controlled
Final Drive: Shaft
Wheels: Honda Cast wheels
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front suspension: Air-assisted leading axle fork with TRAC
TM
anti-dive
Rear suspension: Twin VHD
TM
shocks with aluminum reservoirs
Front Brakes: Dual disc, dual piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front tire: 110/90H18
Rear tire: 130/90H16
DIMENSION
Wheelbase: 1540mm (60.6 in.)
Overall length: 2190mm (86.2 in.)
Overall width: 815mm (32.1 in.)
Seat height: 760mm (29.9 in.)
Fuel capacity: 14 liters (3.7 GalUS) including 4 liter (1.1 gal) reserve
Dry weight: 220 kg (483 lb)
OTHER
Colors:
maroon
black
The headlight, instruments, and fenders were chrome
The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (maroon or black)
The front disc brake grooves were curved
The speedometer had a 150 mph (240 kph) limit
The serial number began JH2RC071*DM100011.
1983 VF750C
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1984 VF750C'84 V45 Magna
ENGINE
Engine: 748cc 4-valve thermostatically-controlled, liquid-cooled 90° V-4 DOHC
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
Clutch: Hydraulic
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Rear Suspension: VHD
TM
rear shocks with aluminum reservoirs
Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC
TM
anti-dive control system
DIMENSION
Wheelbase: 1540mm (60.6 in.)
Seat height: 760mm (29.9 in.)
Fuel capacity: 14 liters (3.7 gal.) including 4 liter (1.1 gal) reserve
Dry weight: 219 kg (482.7 lb)
OTHER
The serial number began JH2RC071*EM100011.
1984 VF750C Magna
1984 VF750C Magna
1988 VF750C'88 V45 Magna
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
The air cleaner cover was wrinkle black with a "V45" emblem
The exhaust system was a 4-into-4
The rear wheel was aluminum disc
The chin fairing was color matched
The "MAGNA" tank decal was silver
The engine was a 748cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive
The serial number began JH2RC280*JA100001.
Colors:
Black
Candy Bourgogne Red
1988 VF750C
1994 VF750C'94 Magna
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Magna Red
Black
Pearl Shinning Yellow
The serial number began JH2RC430*RM000004.
1994 VF750C
1995 VF750C'95 Magna
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Candy Glory Red
Pearl Shinning Yellow
The serial number began JH2RC430*SM100001.
1995 VF750C
1996 VF750C'96 Magna
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
Colors:
Pure Red
Pearl Shining Yellow
Black
Orange
The gas tank logo was redesigned
The serial number began JH2RC430*TM200001.
1996 VF750C
1997 VF750C'97 Magna
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
It was available in just one color: Black
The serial number began JH2RC430*VM300001.
1997 VF750C
1998 VF750C'98 Magna
ENGINE
N/A
DRIVETRAIN
N/A
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
N/A
DIMENSION
N/A
OTHER
It was available in just one color: black
The serial number began JH2RC430*WM400001.
1998 VF750C
2000 VF750C MAGNA 750
ENGINE
Engine: 748cc liquid-cooled, 90-degre, V-four
Bore and Stroke: 70mm x 48.6mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8: 1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder, shim-under-bucket
Fuel Delivery: Four 34mm downdraft, flatslide CV
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Five-speed, close ratio
Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 41mm cartridge fork; 150mm travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-way spring preload adjustability; 95mm travel
Front Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tires: 120/80-17
Rear Tires: 150/80-15
DIMENSION
Wheelbase: 1652mm (65.0 in.)
Seat Height: 710mm (28.0 in.)
Dry Weight: 229 kg (504.8 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 litres (3.1 Imp. gal.)
OTHER
2000 VF750C Magna 750
2001 VF750C'01 MAGNA 750
ENGINE
Engine Type: Liquid cooled, 90° V-four
Displacement: 748cc
Bore and Stoke: 70mm x 48.6mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Valve Train: DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, shim under bucket
Fuel Delivery: Four, 34mm, downdraft, flatslide, CV
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Close-ratio, 5-speed
Final Drive: "O" ring chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 41mm fork, 150mm travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment, 95mm travel
Front Tire: 120/80V-17
Rear Tire: 150/80V-15
Front Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum
DIMENSION
Seat Height: 710mm (28")
Wheelbase: 1652mm (65.0")
Dry Weight: 229 kg (505 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 liters
OTHER
Color: Black
2001 VF750C Magna 750
2001 VF750C Magna 750
2002 VF750C Magna
ENGINE
Engine: 748cc liquid-cooled, 90-degree, V-four
Bore and Stroke: 70mm x 48.6mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8: 1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder, shim-under-bucket
Fuel Delivery: Four 34mm downdraft, flatslide CV
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Five-speed, close ratio
Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 41mm cartridge fork; 150mm travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-way spring preload adjustability; 100mm travel
Front Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Drum
Front Tire: 120/80 V-17
Rear Tire: 150/80 V-15
DIMENSION
Wheelbase: 1652mm (65.0 in.)
Seat Height: 710mm (28.0 in.)
Dry Weight: 229 kg (505 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 L (3.0 Imp.gal)
OTHER
2002 VF750C Magna 750
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2003 VF750
ENGINE
Engine: 748cc liquid-cooled, 90-degree, V-four
Bore and Stroke: 70mm x 48.6mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8: 1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder, shim-under-bucket
Fuel Delivery: Four 34mm downdraft, flatslide CV
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Five-speed, close ratio
Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 41mm cartridge fork; 150mm travel
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with five-way spring preload adjustability; 100mm travel
Front Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Drum
Front Tire: 120/80-V17
Rear Tire: 150/80-V15
DIMENSION
Wheelbase: 1652mm (65.0 in.)
Seat Height: 710mm (28.0 in.)
Dry Weight: 229 kg (505 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 L (3.6 GalUS)
OTHER
Color: Blue
2003 VF750C Magna 750
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2003 VF750C Magna 750