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….
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.
When did the Honda V65 cruiser come out?
Then the Yamaha V-Max came out, was even more powerful (also a V4 engine) – Suzuki also sold a V4 cruiser soon after the Magnas came out, but like the V65, it was discontinued after a very short time (I’ve never even seen one).
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….
What kind of engine does a 1983 Honda V65 have?
1983 Honda 1983 Honda V65 Magna, 1983 Honda V65 Magna 1100cc V-Four engine design, new paint, new tires, just serviced! 1983 Honda Magna V-65 Magna V4 liquid cooled 116 horsepower – has the rare backrest and six pack rack.First Muscle bike sometimes called a widow maker.10.9 second 1/4 mile. Has custom paint job.
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.
How much is a 1983 magna power cruiser?
Shoot me a call or text: (347) 882-5227 HONDA MAGNA V65 MOTORCYCLE POWER CRUISER $2,500.00 The bike was originally purchased for my son. He died as a result of a automobile accident, It has be largely unused for the last fifthteen years.
What is the horsepower for Honda V65 Magna?
The Honda V65 Magna was built around a 65ci double overhead cam V4 that delivered more than 100 horsepower to the back wheel, propelling the muscular missile to sub-11-second standing quarters at nearly 125mph. Not every pilot could pull off that party-piece, though.
What is Honda Magna 65?
The V-65 Magna and other large-displacement Hondas were assembled in the Marysville Motorcycle Plant in Ohio for US delivery and in Japan for other markets. In 2008, Honda announced plans to close the plant, their oldest in North America, in 2009, which had been still making Gold Wings and VTX cruisers.
What is a Honda Magna?
Honda Magna. The Honda Magna was a cruiser motorcycle made from 1982 to 1988 and 1994 to 2003 and powered by Honda’s V4 engine taken from the VF/VFR.
How many horsepower does a Honda Magna have?
A good Magna will put out about 105 horsepower to the rear wheel. It will make most modern cruisers look slow including my M109R. 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.
What makes a Honda vf1100c V65 Magna good?
A full-cradle frame, with double downtubes, held this unit-construction herd semi-firmly in place, as rubber mounts were used to keep any vibrations hidden away. Which were few as the 90 degrees between the two pairs of cylinders presumed good balance, enhanced by that short 55mm stroke.
What kind of engine does a 1985 Honda V65 have?
1985 Honda V65 Magna. These horses came from using some appropriate fiddling inside the head, with the four valves having a rather narrow 38-degree included angle. This and the shape of the combustion chamber effectively put the fuel as close to the spark plug as possible, compressed 10.5 times. Bang, bang, bang, bang — and the crankshaft spins.