HONDA VF 1100 C (1983-1984) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda Magna was a cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda from 1982 to 1988 and 1994 to 2003. It was the second motorcycle created by Honda to feature the new V4 engine, also available on the Honda VF750S Sabre.

In 1983, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Honda VF 1100 C, also known as the V65. The model appeared in the Guinness Book of World Records from 1986 to 1989 as the fastest production cruiser motorcycle with a top speed of 278-283 kph (173-176 mph).

The bike's appearance was characterized by features such as a single headlight unit upfront, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a muffler mounted on each side, and five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

The suspension system comprised a 41 mm air-assisted telescopic fork mounted on the front with 150 mm of travel and two spring, rebound, and compression-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear with 105 mm of travel.

As for the stopping power, the motorcycle packed two 270 mm brake rotors clamped to dual-piston calipers controlling the front and a 282 mm brake disc with a twin-piston caliper handling the rear wheel.

The 1983 Honda VF 1100 C had its soul brought to life by a 1,098cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-four engine, boasting 116 hp at 7,500 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.