Honda VF1100 Magna (V65): review, history, specs

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Class: power cruiser

Production: 1983-1986

Also called: Honda Magna 1100, Honda VF1100C, Honda Magna V65

Model
Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)

1983-1986

(USA)

Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)

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)


2.294

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

Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C): images, gallery.

Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)
Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)
Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)
Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)

Videos

Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C): video.

Honda V65 Magna motorcycle commercial (1983)

Manuals

Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C): manuals, parts, microfiches.