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==Intro== | ==Intro== | ||
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[[Honda_VF750C/Videos|Magna V45 Videos]] | [[Honda_VF750C/Videos|Magna V45 Videos]] | ||
==1982== | |||
[[Image:1982_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda VF750C Magna]][[Image:1982-Honda-VF750C-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Magna V45 in Candy Maroon]] | |||
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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. | 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== | |||
[[Image:1983_honda_V45magna.gif|left|thumb|1983 Honda VF750C Magna]][[Image:1983-Honda-VF750C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda V45 Magna (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:1983-Honda-VF750C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda V45 Magna (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:1983-Honda-VF750C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda V45 Magna (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:1983-Honda-VF750C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda V45 Magna (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:1983-Honda-VF750C-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda V45 Magna (VF750C) in Black]] | |||
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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. | 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 | * 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 | * 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. | * The serial number began JH2RC071*DM100011. | ||
==1984== | |||
[[Image:1984_honda_V45magna_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda VF750C Magna]] | [[Image:1984_honda_V45magna_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda VF750C Magna]] | ||
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The VF750C'84 V45 Magna was sold in 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 | * Clutch: Hydraulic | ||
* Drive: Shaft | * Drive: Shaft | ||
* Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston | * Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system | ||
* Rear suspension: VHD™ rear shocks with aluminum reservoirs | * Rear suspension: VHD™ rear shocks with aluminum reservoirs | ||
* Wheelbase: 1540mm (60.6 in.) | * Wheelbase: 1540mm (60.6 in.) | ||
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* The serial number began JH2RC071*EM100011. | * The serial number began JH2RC071*EM100011. | ||
==1988== | |||
[[Image:1988_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda VF750C Magna]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda "Super Magna" VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda "Super Magna" VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda "Super Magna" VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda "Super Magna" VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda "Super Magna" VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-5.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda "Super Magna" VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-6.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda "Super Magna" VF750C in Black]][[Image:1988-Honda-VF750C-Black-7.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda "Super Magna" VF750C in Black]] | |||
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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== | |||
[[Image:1994_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna]][[Image:1994-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna in Yellow]][[Image:1994-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna in Yellow]][[Image:1994-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna in Yellow]][[Image:1994-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-3.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna in Yellow]][[Image:1994-Honda-Magna-750-Red-7235-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Magna Red]][[Image:1994-Honda-Magna-750-Red-7235-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Magna Red]][[Image:1994-Honda-Magna-750-Red-7235-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Magna Red]] | |||
[[Image:1994_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna in Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna in Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna in Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-3.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda VF750C Magna in Yellow]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Honda-Magna-750-Red-7235-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Magna Red]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Honda-Magna-750-Red-7235-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Magna Red]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Honda-Magna-750-Red-7235-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Magna Red]] | |||
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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. | 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== | |||
[[Image:1995_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VF750C Magna]] | [[Image:1995_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VF750C Magna]][[Image:1995-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-6476-0.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VF750 Magna in Yellow]][[Image:1995-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-6476-1.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VF750 Magna in Yellow]][[Image:1995-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-6476-2.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VF750 Magna in Yellow]][[Image:1995-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-6476-3.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VF750 Magna in Yellow]][[Image:1995-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-6476-4.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VF750 Magna in Yellow]][[Image:1995-Honda-VF750C-Yellow-6476-5.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Honda VF750 Magna in Yellow]] | ||
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This year there was also a [[Honda VF750CD|Magna Deluxe]] offered. | This year there was also a [[Honda VF750CD|Magna Deluxe]] offered. | ||
==1996== | |||
[[Image:1996_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda VF750C Magna]] | [[Image:1996_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda VF750C Magna]][[Image:1996-Honda-VF750C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Magna in Black]] | ||
[[Image:1996-Honda-VF750C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Honda Magna in Black]] | |||
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This year there was also a [[Honda VF750CD|Magna Deluxe]] offered. | This year there was also a [[Honda VF750CD|Magna Deluxe]] offered. | ||
==1997== | |||
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Image:1997_honda_Vf750c2.jpg|1997 Honda Magna | Image:1997_honda_Vf750c2.jpg|1997 Honda Magna | ||
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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. | 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== | |||
[[Image:1998_honda_Vf750c2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna]] | [[Image:1998_honda_Vf750c2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna]][[Image:1998-Honda-VF750C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:1998-Honda-VF750C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:1998-Honda-VF750C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:1998-Honda-VF750C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | ||
[[Image:1998-Honda-VF750C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Honda-VF750C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Honda-VF750C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1998-Honda-VF750C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | |||
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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. | 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== | |||
[[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Italian Red]] | [[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Italian Red]][[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Italian Red]][[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Italian Red]][[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Italian Red]][[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C2-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C2) in Orange]][[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C2-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C2) in Orange]][[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C2-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C2) in Orange]][[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C2-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C2) in Orange]] | ||
[[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Italian Red]] | |||
[[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Italian Red]] | |||
[[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Italian Red]] | |||
[[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C2-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C2) in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C2-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C2) in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C2-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C2) in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1999-Honda-VF750C2-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C2) in | |||
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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. | 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. | The black was designated VF750C whereas the 2-tone Black/Pearl Light Orange model was designated VF750C2. | ||
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==2001== | |||
[[Image:2001_honda_Magna.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda VF750C Magna]] | [[Image:2001_honda_Magna.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Honda VF750C Magna]] | ||
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* Bore and Stoke: 70mm x 48.6mm | * Bore and Stoke: 70mm x 48.6mm | ||
* Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 | * Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 | ||
* Valve Train: [[DOHC]], 4 valve per cylinder, | * Valve Train: [[DOHC]], 4 valve per cylinder, shim under bucket | ||
* Carburetion: Four, 34mm, downdraft, flatslide, CV | * Carburetion: Four, 34mm, downdraft, flatslide, CV | ||
* Transmission: Close-ratio, 5-speed | * Transmission: Close-ratio, 5-speed | ||
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* Front Tire: 120/80V-17 | * Front Tire: 120/80V-17 | ||
* Rear Tire: 150/80V-15 | * Rear Tire: 150/80V-15 | ||
* Front Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin piston | * Front Brakes: Single 316mm disc with twin piston caliper | ||
* Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum | * Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum | ||
* Seat Height: 710mm (28") | * Seat Height: 710mm (28") | ||
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* Color: Black | * Color: Black | ||
==2002== | |||
[[Image:2002-Honda-VF750C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | [[Image:2002-Honda-VF750C-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:2002-Honda-VF750C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:2002-Honda-VF750C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]][[Image:2002-Honda-VF750C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | ||
[[Image:2002-Honda-VF750C-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | |||
[[Image:2002-Honda-VF750C-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | |||
[[Image:2002-Honda-VF750C-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda Magna 750 (VF750C) in Black]] | |||
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==2003== | |||
[[Image:2003_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda VF750C Magna]] | [[Image:2003_honda_Vf750c.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda VF750C Magna]] | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.supermagna.com/ Supermagna.com] | *[http://www.supermagna.com/ Supermagna.com] | ||
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