Become a Member: Get Ad-Free Access to 3,000+ Reviews, Guides, & More

Honda Magna 1100 (VF1100C) V65 Motorcycles

1983 VF1100C’83 V65 Magna

Engine

Engine Type 65 cu. in., liquid-cooled, 1098cc, 90° V-4, DOHC
Bore and Stroke 79.5 mm x 55.3 mm
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Horsepower 100 hp (74.6 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque 94 Nm (69.3 ft. lbs) @ 7500 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission Five-speed plus overdrive sixth
Shaft Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension Custom rear shocks with adjustable damping
Brakes TRACTM anti-dive control system
Front Brakes dual disc with 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes single disc with 1-piston calipers
Front Tire Front Tire
Rear Tire 170/80-15

DIMENSION

Wheelbase 1575mm (62 in.)
Seat height 798mm (31.4 in)
Fuel capacity 17 liters(4.5 gal.)
Dry weight 246 kg (542.3 lb)

OTHER

Colors
  • Pearl Siren Blue
  • Candy Maroon
  • The cast wheels had a star-shaped design
  • The headlight shell, instruments, and front fender were chrome
  • The speedometer numbers were in increments of 10 ending with “0” (e.g., 30, 40, 50, 60, etc.)
  • The bike had a fiber optics integrated lock anti-theft system.
  • Tank: Special dual fuel tank design
  • The serial number began JH2SC120*DM000029

1984 VF1100C’84 V65 Magna

Engine

Engine Liquid-cooled 1098cc 90° V-4 DOHC
Power 161 hp

Drivetrain

Transmission 5-speed plus overdrive sixth
Final Drive Hydraulic one-way limited-slip clutch
Drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension N/A

DIMENSION

Wheelbase 1595mm (62.8 in.)
Dry weight 245 kg (540 lb)
Seat height 820mm (32.3 in.)

OTHER

Color
  • Black
  • Candy Andromeda Red
  • The cast wheels had a straight spoke design
  • The headlight shell, instruments, and front fender were chrome
  • The speedometer numbers were in increments of 10 ending with “0” (e.g., 30, 40, 50, 60, etc.)
  • The bike had a fiber optics integrated lock anti-theft system.
  • The serial number began JH2SC120*EA100001.

1985 VF1100C’85 V65 Magna

Engine

Engine The engine was a 1098cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension N/A

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color
  • Black
  • Pearl Vintag Red
  • The headlight shell, instruments, and front fender were chrome
  • The speedometer numbers were in increments of 10 ending with “5” (e.g., 35, 45, 55, 65, etc.)
  • The control levers had screw-type adjusters
  • The turnsignal switch was a push-to-cancel type
  • The bike had a fiber optics integrated lock anti-theft system
  • The serial number began JH2SC120*DM000001

1986 VF1100C’86 V65 Magna

Engine

Engine The engine was a 1098cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Suspension N/A

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Color
  • Black
  • Pearl Vintag Red

1100 (VF1100C) V65 Image Gallery