Honda VF750C
Manufacturer | Honda |
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Also called | Magna |
Production | 82-03 |
Engine | 750cc |
Sparkplug | DPR8EA-9 '82-83 , '88 CR8EH-9 '94-03 |
Battery | YB12-AA '88 YTX12-BS '94-03 YB14-A2 '82-83 |
Front Tire | 110/90-18 '82-83 120/80-17 '94-03 100/90-19 '88 |
Rear Tire | 130/90-16 '82-83 150/80-15 '88 , '94-03 |
Related | Magna Deluxe |
Manuals | 1994 Honda VF750C Service manual |
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The Honda VF750C is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1982 to 83, then again in '88 then brought back again from '94-03. It was more commonly known as the Manga V45.
Intro
Honda also made the Magna Deluxe
1982
The VF750C'82 V45 Magna was sold in 1982 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Maroon or Candy Imperial Blue. 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 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 JH2RC071*CM000033.
1983
The VF750C'83 V45 Magna was sold in 1983 and was available in one of two colors: maroon or 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.
- Engine: 748cc 4-valve thermostatically-controlled, liquid-cooled V-4 DOHC
- Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
- Drive: Shaft
- Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
- Rear suspension: VHD™ rear shocks with aluminum reservoirs
- Wheelbase: 1539mm (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: 220 kg (483 lb)
- The serial number began JH2RC071*DM100011.
1984
The VF750C'84 V45 Magna was sold in 1984.
- Engine: 748cc 4-valve thermostatically-controlled, liquid-cooled 90° V-4 DOHC
- Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
- Clutch: Hydraulic
- Drive: Shaft
- Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
- Rear suspension: VHD™ rear shocks with aluminum reservoirs
- 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)
- The serial number began JH2RC071*EM100011.
1988
The VF750C'88 V45 Magna was sold in 1988 and was available in one of two colors: Black or Candy Bourgogne Red. 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.
1994
The VF750C'94 Magna was sold in 1994 and was available in one of three colors: Magna Red, Black, or Pearl Shinning Yellow. The serial number began JH2RC430*RM000004.
1995
The VF750C'95 Magna was sold in 1995 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Glory Red or Pearl Shinning Yellow. The serial number began JH2RC430*SM100001.
This year there was also a Magna Deluxe offered.
1996
The VF750C'96 Magna was sold in 1996 and was available in one of four colors: Pure Red, Pearl Shining Yellow, Black, or Orange. The gas tank logo was redesigned. The serial number began JH2RC430*TM200001.
This year there was also a Magna Deluxe offered.
1997
The VF750C2'97 Magna was sold in 1997 and was available in one of two color schemes: Pure Red with Black or Black with Pearl Shinning Yellow. The serial number began JH2RC433*VM200001.
The VF750C'97 Magna was sold in 1997 and was available in one color scheme: Black. In California it was known as the VF750CL. The serial number began JH2RC430*VM300001 for the 49-State model, and JH2RC431*VM300001 for the California model.
1998
The VF750C'98 Magna was sold in 1998 and was available in one solid color scheme: Black. The 49-State serial number began JH2RC430*WM400001, while the VF750CL California model began JH2RC431*WM400001.
The VF750C2'98 Magna was sold in 1998 and was available in one of two color schemes: Black with Terra Silver Metallic or Black with Pearl Sparkling Blue. The 49-State serial number began JH2RC433*WM300001, while the VF750C2L California model began JH2RC434*WM300001.
1999
The VF750C'99 Magna was sold in 1999 and was available in one of two color schemes: Black or Italian Red. The 49-State serial number began JH2RC430*XM400001 while the California serial number began JH2RC431*XM400001.
The VF750C2'99 Magna was sold in 1999 and was available in one two-tone color scheme: Black with Orange. The 49-State serial number began JH2RC433*XM400001 while the California serial number began JH2RC434*XM400001.
2000
The black was designated VF750C whereas the 2-tone Black/Pearl Light Orange model was designated VF750C2.
2001
The 2001 VF750C'01 MAGNA 750
- 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
- Carburetion: Four, 34mm, downdraft, flatslide, CV
- Transmission: Close-ratio, 5-speed
- Final Drive: "O" ring chain
- 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
- Seat Height: 710mm (28")
- Wheelbase: 1652mm (65.0")
- Dry Weight: 229 kg (505 lb)
- Fuel Capacity: 13.5 liters
- Color: Black
2002
2003
VF750'03 comes in one color: Blue
- Engine: 748cc liquid-cooled 90° V-four
- Compression ratio: 10.8.0:1
- Transmission: Five-speed
- Driveline: O-ring-sealed chain
- Front tire 120/80-17
- Rear tire: 150/80-15
- Seat height: 710mm (28.0 in.)
- Wheelbase: 1652mm (65.0 in.)
- Dry weight: 229 kg (505 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 13.6 liters
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