The Honda VF 750 C Magna motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 78 hp (56.9 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 244.5 kg (539 lb).
Key specifications
The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VF 750 C Magna compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 44% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Honda models.
About 33% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 77th percentile across Honda models.
About 24% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Honda models.
About 9% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 18th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 50th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
78 hp — more powerful than about 72% of Honda models with power data.
748 cc — larger displacement than about 77% of Honda models.
244.5 kg — heavier than about 73% of Honda models, or lighter than about 27%.
711 mm — taller than about 18% of Honda models.
13.6 L — larger than about 50% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,514
2,078
21% above average.
1,651
1,431
15% above average.
711
780
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/80-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Front tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 US qt) |
| Spark plug | NGK CR8EHIX-9 |
| Chain size | 530 |
| Chain links | 118 |
| Sprocket sizes | 16/39 (front/rear) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.319 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 319.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 104.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Power | 78 hp (56.9 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 65.4 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 x 32mm Keihin CV |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 US qt) |
| Spark plugs | NGK CR8EHIX-9 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Chain size | 530 |
| Chain links | 118 |
| Sprockets | 16/39 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm air assisted forks, 4-way anti-dive adjustable |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Dual shock |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 129 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 1-piston caliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 120/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-15 |
| Front tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 244.5 kg (539 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 228 kg (502.7 lb) |
| Seat height | 711 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,514 mm (99.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,651 mm (65.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.62 L (3.60 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3421 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
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| Coolant | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.