Honda VF500 Magna (V30): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1984-1985
Related: Honda VF500F
Also called: Honda Magna 500, Honda VF500C, Honda Magna V30
| Model |
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| Honda V30 Magna (VF500C)
1984-1985 (USA) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1984 | USA | Name: Honda V30 Magna (VF500C)
Frame: JH2PC130*EM~ |
| 1985 | USA | Name: Honda V30 Magna (VF500C)
Frame: JH2PC130*FM~ |
Specifications
Honda V30 Magna (VF500C): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2200 mm / 86,6 in |
| Overall width | 735 mm / 28,9 in | |
| Overall height | 1180 mm / 46,5 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1500 mm / 59,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Seat height | 760 mm / 29,9 in | |
| Dry weight | 181 kg / 399 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 194 kg / 428 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 37 mm air-adjustable telescopic fork, 160 mm / 6,3 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 110 mm / 4,3 in | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 (56H) | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 (67H) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 13,5 l / 3,56 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) | |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4,4 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,2 l / 100 km (45 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders V 90° | |
| Bore & Stroke | 60,0 x 44,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 498 cm³ (30,4 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 62,0 hp (45,6 kW) / 11000 rpm – from official Shop Manual
64,0 hp (47,1 kW) – from advertising brochures | |
| Max. torque | 41,0 Nm (4,1 kgf*m) / 9000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,9 sec. | |
| Top speed | 196 km/h (122 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CV 32 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed with overdrive | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.057 | |
| Final reduction | 2.933 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI (overdrive) |
2.167 1.667 1.375 1.154 1.000 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator 280W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images
Honda V30 Magna (VF500C): images, gallery.
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Videos
Honda V30 Magna (VF500C): video.
Manuals
Honda V30 Magna (VF500C): manuals, parts, microfiches.