Honda VF 500C Magna V30

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Honda VF 500C Magna V30
Manufacturer
Production 1985
Class Cruiser
Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90 degrees V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 58.4mm x 58.4mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Horsepower 67.99 HP (50.7 KW) @ 11500RPM
Torque 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM
Fuel System 4x34mm Keihin Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: Telescopic air assisted forks
Rear: Single shock swing arm
Brakes Front: 2x255mm discs
Front Tire 100/90-16
Rear Tire 130/90-18
Weight
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda VF 500C Magna V30 was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90 degrees V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda in 1985. Max torque was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 67.99 HP (50.7 KW) @ 11500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 58.4mm bore x 58.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-16 front tire and a 130/90-18 rear tire. The front suspension was a Telescopic air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a Single shock swing arm.

1985 Honda VF 500C Magna V30[edit | edit source]

1985 Honda VF 500C Magna V30

The Honda Magna V30 was available in Candy Andromeda Red and Black and came with chromed and rectangular headlight, round horns, chain drive and a DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 498cc engine.