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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda VF500C Magna V30 | |name = Honda VF500C Magna V30 | ||
| | |photo=1984_honda_v30_black.JPG | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1983 | |production = 1983 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class =Power Cruiser | ||
|engine = Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 [[valve]] per cylinder | |engine = Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 [[valve]] per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 14 Liters | |fuel_capacity = 14 Liters | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
|air_filter={{airfilter|K&N HA-3010}} `84-85<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|final_drive={{chain|530}} `84-85<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
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The '''[[Honda]] VF500C''' was a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1984 to 1985 and more commonly known as the '''V30 Magna'''. It could reach a top speed of 196.4 km/h. | The '''[[Honda]] VF500C''' was a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1984 to 1985 and more commonly known as the '''V30 Magna'''. It could reach a top speed of 196.4 km/h. | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 100/90- | It came with a 100/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 255mm discs in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic air assisted 140mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Single shock swing arm 115mm wheel travel. The VF500C Magna V30 was fitted with a 14 Liters fuel tank. | ||
== Review == | == Review == | ||
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could be had in any flavor, and there was even a V-twin. What you couldn't get | could be had in any flavor, and there was even a V-twin. What you couldn't get | ||
was a vertical twin (not all that popular anyway) or a V-4 (quite popular). | was a vertical twin (not all that popular anyway) or a V-4 (quite popular). | ||
This year, Honda fills the V-4 gap with the V30 Magna, a machine which, if | This year, Honda fills the V-4 gap with the V30 Magna, a machine which, if | ||
nothing else, possesses the most sophisticated engine in the class. Honda has | nothing else, possesses the most sophisticated engine in the class. Honda has | ||
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player in the class this year. These three very different motorcycles give | player in the class this year. These three very different motorcycles give | ||
anyone who likes custom styling room for choice in the 500 division. | anyone who likes custom styling room for choice in the 500 division. | ||
Honda is exploring new marketing territory with the V30 Magna. The Magna's | Honda is exploring new marketing territory with the V30 Magna. The Magna's | ||
styling closely parallels that of the discontinued 550 Nighthawk, so much so | styling closely parallels that of the discontinued 550 Nighthawk, so much so | ||
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