| Honda's profilation of this bike |
| The ´Power Cruisers´ category that had been occupied by the Kawasaki Eliminator´s and the Yamaha V-Max, (as well as the 1980s Magnas), was bolstered in 1993 with the Magna 750. As an early release 1994 model, Honda sought to capture the market for powerful cruisers by lifting the engine from the VFR750 and slotting it in a cruiser chassis. The engine itself was beautified by the addition of chrome and some extra fins, and by the chromed 4 into 4 exhaust. The seat was kept very low, at 28 inches, with the passenger seat being detachable. The all new frame was complemented by 41 mm forks, dual shocks, and a single disc on the front. A drum brake was used on the rear. A few internal changes were made to the VFR engine for use in the Magna, including a different crankshaft, a 5 speed transmission and chain driven cams. Smaller carbs were also utilized. The changes resulted in a stronger mid-range pull, and a very broad band of power. Power is 78.2 bhp (58 kW) @ 9000rpm, with torque of 48.2 ft·lbf (65 N·m) @ 7250 rpm.
The design of the 3rd generation Magna remained relatively unchanged over its lifetime. The tank decal was changed in 1995, and a miniature fairing was available on 1995 and 1996 Deluxe models. The only practical way to tell the year of a Magna from a distance is by its paint scheme, but even that is not a given since only a few colours were rotated through use. The most distinctive paint scheme was a ´scalloped´ design found on mid-late 1990s models.
2004 saw the demise of the Magna, along with other Honda stablemates such as the V-Twin Shadow ACE and Shadow Spirit, as well as the 6-cylinder Valkyrie. All these bikes have a strong following in their respective categories, and their current owners are saddened at the huge loss. However, just as the Magna was discontinued for a number of years between the 2nd and 3rd generations, there is a possibility that a 4th generation is waiting in the wings that would satisfy enthusiasts´ desires. This would include dual-disc brakes up front and a single in the rear, extended range between refueling stops, a better stock seat, and upgraded styling. It has been suggested that the current iteration of the VFR800 with VTEC would make an ideal candidate, while other adherents would like to see the return of the V65 in Magna guise. |
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General information |
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Model name
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Honda VF 750 Magna |
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Year model
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2003 |
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Type
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Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 7499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.8 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V4, four-stroke |
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Effect
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78.2 HP (57.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
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Torque
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65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 7250 RPM |
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1/4 mile (0.4 km)
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12.76 seconds |
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Compression
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10.8:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. 4 - 34 mm CV Keihin |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital |
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Lubrication system
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Wet Sump |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet, Multiplate Clutch |
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Fuel consumption
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6.19 litres/100 km (16.2 km/l or 38.00 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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143.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Exhaust system
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4 into 4 Chrome |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
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Trail
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132 mm (5.2 inches) |
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Front suspension
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Cartridge Fork |
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Front wheel travel
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41 mm (1.6 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Dual Shocks |
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Rear wheel travel
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99 mm (3.9 inches) |
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Front tire
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120/80-17 |
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Rear tire
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150/80-17 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. 2-Piston caliper |
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Diameter
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315 mm (12.4 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). Single, Leading-Shoe Drum |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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229.1 kg (505.0 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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244.0 kg (538.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.3414 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall length
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2362 mm (93.0 inches) |
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Overall width
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800 mm (31.5 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1651 mm (65.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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13.62 litres (3.60 US gallons) |
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Reserve fuel capacity
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3.02 litres (0.80 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Blue |
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Comments
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Discontinued |
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(88.0 out of 100)