When did the Honda VFR 750 come out?
During 2010 MCN ran a Honda VFR 750 on the long-term test fleet. Find out how we got on here. The legendary status of this bike and its siblings has resulted in the colliquial term Viffer being applied to all Honda VFR models.
Which is better a V twin or a VFR750?
Better, smoother, than a V twin low end but remembers its a Jap four top end. Delivers 3000rpm upwards with good usable delivery 4500 – 6000rpm which is really useful most of the time, and the usual power stuff after up to 12,000.
Is the Honda VFR a good Superbike car?
For a Japanese superbike, the VFR is about as good as it gets. Build quality is sublime, reliability (apart from a few duff alternators and suspension that gets soggy over 20,000miles) is total. Don’t let high mileages put you off: VFR head over 75,000 with impunity…
What are the specs of a Honda Magna 750?
Telescopic fork cartridge 41 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in – Magna 750 (1993-2003) Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 99 mm / 3,9 in – Magna 750 (1993-2003) Honda Magna 750: images, gallery. Honda Magna 750: video. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What kind of bike is a Honda Magna?
Today’s Magna shares the designation of “power cruiser” alongside Yamaha’s V-Max and Harley-Davidson’s XL1200S Sportster Sport, although, with its V-4 sportbike engine dropped into a chassis designed to cruise, it has more in common with Kawasaki’s Eliminator. Motorcycle styles have come and gone, and so has the Magna’s.
How tall is the seat height on a Honda Magna?
However, Honda figured out a long time ago (1981 actually), that there were a select few that wanted to lounge in comfort and tear up the asphalt. For these hybrid riders Honda created the V45 Magna and, a year later, the V65 Magna. Long and low, the Magna impresses with its 28-inch seat height.
What kind of engine does a Honda 750 have?
Clean up the components, radiator. Put a good seat on it ala ACE 750. Manufacturer: Honda Model: 1997 VF750C Magna Price: $7499 Engine: dohc 4-valve 90-degree V-four Bore x stroke: 70mm x 48.6mm Displacement: 748cc Carburetion: four 34mm CV Transmission: 5-speed Wheelbase: 65.0 in. Seat height: 28.0 in. Fuel capacity: 3.6 gal.
During 2010 MCN ran a Honda VFR 750 on the long-term test fleet. Find out how we got on here. The legendary status of this bike and its siblings has resulted in the colliquial term Viffer being applied to all Honda VFR models.
What are the downtubes on a Honda VFR750F?
The downtubes are 30 by 40 mm (1.2 by 1.6 in). The VFR750F was the first of the 750 class to have an aluminium twin spar frame, weighing just 14 kg (31 lb) and the nearest thing on the road to the VFR, the GSX-R also had an aluminium frame but it was of a conventional twin cradle design. This section possibly contains original research.
When did the VFR750F change to Shim Under bucket?
Valve adjustment on first-generation VFR750Fs was by screw and locknut, which changed in 1990 to shim-under-bucket, along with the valve-clearance inspection interval to 16,000 mi (26,000 km). However, RC36 engines have been known to reach well over 50,000 mi (80,000 km) without any need to adjust the valve clearances.
Better, smoother, than a V twin low end but remembers its a Jap four top end. Delivers 3000rpm upwards with good usable delivery 4500 – 6000rpm which is really useful most of the time, and the usual power stuff after up to 12,000.