What was the year of the Honda Magna?
1983 is the year when Honda overshadowed the performance, reliability and refinement with the more powerful 1098cc V65 Magna. Speed was the goal but Honda’s DOHC setup was prone to premature wear of the cams. The V45 was also available that same year with the same characteristics and maroon or black color options.
When did the Honda VF 750C Magna come out?
The VF700C kept being produced until the end of 1986, beginning of 1987 when the second generation of VF700C and VF750C was introduced. For the two years (1987, 1988) the 2G Magna was produced, it was dubbed the Super Magna. In 1987, the 700cc motor developed 80bhp @9500rpm, with torque being 46 ft-lbs @7500rpm.
What kind of engine does a 1999 magna have?
This compact, low and mean machine packs a punchy V4 mill which delivers plenty of instant fun. Derived from the VFR one, the engine is quite happy to be ridden hard and makes the Magna a very agile motorcycle. No matter whether you’re in the cross-town traffic or blazing along the highway, the 1999 Magna is one of the unmistakeable machines.
Is the 96 Magna Bike a fuel pump?
No, the 96 does not have a fuel pump, strictly gravity feed and vacuum to open fuel valve diaphram. Husband is trying this to clean the carbs. His 98 Magna will only run w/ the choke on but as soon as he pushes it back in; the bike dies. It sat for several months.
When did the Honda Magna 750 come out?
From the August 1999 issue of _ Motorcycle Cruiser _ magazine. There is, they say, no substitute for cubic inches. That is, except for efficiency. Let an engine breathe, spin it hard and make it efficient, and who needs all those bulky cubic inches? Thats the story of Honda’s 750 Magna.
What did the Honda VF750C Magna stand for?
Honda designed the VF750C Magna as the ultimate cruiser by taking the basic concept of a cruiser and mounting a big, sporty engine. The bike ended up being very comfortable, powerful and stylish and it gave birth to an entire new concept of motorcycle, the power cruiser.
How big is the engine on a Honda Magna?
This model offered also a smaller engine displacement of 700cc, but while the Magna displaced 1100cc, the big Madura, as well as the V-max, displaced 1200cc. While Honda and Yamaha kept producing their bikes, Suzuki gave up building Maduras, so we can name the V-max the main competitor for Magna.
How to clean carbs on a 98 Magna?
Husband is trying this to clean the carbs. His 98 Magna will only run w/ the choke on but as soon as he pushes it back in; the bike dies. It sat for several months. Any thoughts? He’s put fresh fuel in it, Sea Foam, and now the carb cleaner into each of the horns… hopefully this does the trick.
What was the top speed of a 1982 Honda Magna?
The 1982 V45 covered 1/4 mile in 12.08 seconds at 108.82 MPH. The 1983 V45 Magna is the same as the 1982 model with few differences. Early in the model year, the headlight was changed to a non-sealed beam unit with a replaceable halogen bulb.
Is the Honda Magna V45 the same car as 1982?
The 1983 V45 Magna is the same as the 1982 model with some differences. Early in the model year, the headlight was changed to a non-sealed beam unit with a replaceable halogen bulb. The fuel tank and side covers are black. The front disc brake grooves are curved.
Is there a better bike than a Honda Magna?
I would like to say that for the price and pound for pound, there is no better bike than my 99 Magna. It’s plenty fast off the line and just keeps on pulling all he way to its red line and holds that line in most any S curve. The breaks could be a little more reassuring, two disks up front and one in the back would be nice.
How old is the 1983 Honda V65 Magna?
While a 30 year old bike sounds old, condition is everything – probably more so with a Honda than most bikes. That aside, the V65 was only made for 3 short years, so there aren’t any that are significantly newer than the ’83 which was the second of the three years it was sold….
Where did the Honda V45 Magna Bike come from?
BOUGHT FROM A FRIEND THAT HAD THE BIKE IN INSIDE STORAGE FOR MANY YEARS. PLANNED TO CONVERT IT INTO A BOBBER STYLE MOTORCYCLE BUT NEVER GOT AROUND TO IT. I RODE THIS BIKE TO AND FROM THE TRAIN EVERY DAY FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS.
Are there any problems with the Honda Magna?
As far as the second gear problem goes, only bikes that have had the crap run out of them have any problems. To test the second gear just run through second gear hard. If you have a problem it will slip out. I really love the Magna, the funnest bikes I have ever owned.
What’s the RPM of a Honda Magna 750?
Thats the story of Honda’s 750 Magna. Each of the liquid-cooled, 748cc V-4 engine’s cylinders breathes through its own 34mm carb and four valves operated by overhead cams. It revs to 9700 rpm, which is screaming for a cruiser-style motorcycle, though unspectacular by sportbike standards. (Some current sportbikes turn as much as 15,000 rpm.)