Honda VF700: history, specs, pictures

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Honda VF700
Manufacturer
Also called VF700S Sabre, VF 700 S Sabre, VF700C Magna, VF 700 C Magna
Production 1984 - 1986
Class Power Cruiser
Engine
v4, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 70.0mm x 45.0mm
Horsepower 79.25 HP (59.1 KW) @ 10000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. 4x32mm keihin
Ignition transistorized / electric
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: wet plate
Brakes Front: double disc. ´2-piston calipers
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 110/90-18
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Weight 240.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 5.22 liters/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda VF700C Magna was a v4, four-stroke standard produced by Honda between 1984 and 1986. Claimed horsepower was 79.25 HP (59.1 KW) @ 10000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v4, four-stroke. A 70.0mm bore x 45.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 699.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/90-18 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. ´2-piston calipers in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The VF700C Magna was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank.

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