The Honda VT 700 C motorcycle specifications include a 694.5 cc (42.38 cu in) engine, power of 62 hp (45.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 225 kg (496 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda VT 700 C 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 14% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.
About 23% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.
About 14% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
About 7% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 44th 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.
62 hp — more powerful than about 66% of Honda models with power data.
694 cc — larger displacement than about 69% of Honda models.
225 kg — heavier than about 66% of Honda models, or lighter than about 34%.
760 mm — taller than about 38% of Honda models.
12.5 L — larger than about 44% 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.
2,190
2,078
5% above average.
860
827
4% above average.
1,200
1,161
3% above average.
1,525
1,431
7% above average.
760
780
Close to average.
150
184
18% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-19 62H |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 70H |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.00 L (3.17 US qt) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.276 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 275.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 89.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.01:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 1984 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 694.5 cc (42.38 cu in) |
| Power | 62 hp (45.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 62.1 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.5 x 75.5 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 36mm (1.42in) Vertical |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Full transistor ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced pressure and wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 L (3.17 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double cradle |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm / shock absorber |
| Front wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 139 mm (5.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 2-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 110/90-19 62H |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 70H |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 225 kg (496 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 211 kg (465.2 lb) |
| Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,190 mm (86.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 860 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,200 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.50 L (3.30 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2938 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red, Black |
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| Exhaust system | Parallel stainless steel pipes |
| Comments | 90% of This is taken directly from the service manual. The number of valves per cylinder is hinted at 2 per cylinder but never stated. 2-piston caliper front brakes wasn´t stated but I checked the bike itself. |
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