Honda VF1100 Magna (V65): review, history, specs
Class: power cruiser
Production: 1983-1986
Also called: Honda Magna 1100, Honda VF1100C, Honda Magna V65
| Model |
|---|
| Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)
1983-1986 (USA) |
History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1983 | USA | Name: Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)
Frame: JH2SC120*DM~ |
| 1984 | USA | Name: Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)
Frame: 1HFSC120*EA~ |
| 1985 | USA | Name: Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)
Frame: 1HFSC120*FA~ |
| 1986 | USA | Name: Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)
Frame: JH2SC120*GA~ |
Specifications
Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C): specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2280 mm / 89,8 in |
| Overall width | 810 mm / 31,9 in | |
| Overall height | 1210 mm / 47,6 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1595 mm / 62,8 in | |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm / 6,1 in | |
| Seat height | 800 mm / 31,5 in | |
| Dry weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 265 kg / 584 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm air-adjustable telescopic fork with Anti-dive system (TRAC), 160 mm / 6,3 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable compression & rebound damping), 112 mm / 4,4 in | |
| Front tire size | 110/90-18 | |
| Rear tire size | 140/90-16 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,5 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) | |
| Trail | 105 mm / 4,1 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,88 l / 100 km (40 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders V 90° | |
| Bore & Stroke | 79,5 x 55,3 mm | |
| Displacement | 1098 cm³ (67,0 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 111,5 hp (82,0 kW) / 9500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 97,0 Nm (9,8 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,9 sec. | |
| Top speed | 225 km/h (140 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CV 36 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed with overdrive | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.707 | |
| Final reduction | 3.182 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI (overdrive) |
1.619 1.292 1.074 0.897 0.750 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator 300W at 2000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-18Ah | |
Images
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Videos
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Manuals
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