HONDA VF 750 C Magna (1982-1988) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda Magna was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1982 to 1988 and 1994 to 2003. It was the second Honda motorcycle that used the new V4 engine, also shared with the VF750S Sabre. Later models packed a re-tuned engine from the VFR750F.

In 1982, the Japanese motorcycle maker introduced the Honda VF 750 C Magna, a cruiser motorcycle also known as the VF750C and V45. It was part of the first generation, including a chromed headlight and chromed fenders.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a chromed front fender, a round headlight with a chromed housing, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a one-piece, two-up seat with a small sissy bar, a chromed rear fender, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual chromed exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a 39 mm air-assisted, four-way anti-dive adjustable telescopic fork on the front and dual shock spring preload-adjustable shocks on the rear, providing optimum handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's 18-inch front wheel was fitted with two 275 mm brake discs, while the 16-inch rear wheel was controlled by a drum braking unit.

Regarding power, the 1982 Honda VF 750 C Magna had its heartbeat set by a 748cc liquid-cooled four-stroke V-four engine managed by four 32 mm Keihin carburetors, boasting 79 hp at 9,500 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.