Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 - [1983] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 - [1983]

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Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 - [1983]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Honda VF 500 C Magna V30
  • Year: 1983 | Type: Cruiser
  • Engine: 498 cc (30.3 ci) 16 Valve
  • Engine Type: Horizontal In-Line | Cylinders: 4
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Carburettor
  • Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 196 kgs (432 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 180 kgs (396 lbs)
  • Power: 68 bhp (50 kW) @ 11500 rpm
  • Torque: 31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 10500 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 346.9 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 161.7 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 10.7 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 10.9 secs
  • Top Speed: 122 mph (196.3 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 13.68 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Honda VF 500 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Honda VF 500 has a 498cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.

Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984] image

An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]

The 1983 VF 500 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VF 500's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim | 1982cc.1994 Suzuki VS 400 Intruder | 1994cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 196 kgs (432 lbs) this makes the Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.

Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025] image

The 1983 Honda VF 500 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]

In terms of power the 498cc 16 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 68 bhp (50 kW) @ 11500 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 10500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VF 500 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Kawasaki GTR 1000 DOHC - [1986] image

The 1986 Kawasaki GTR 1000 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Honda VF 500 C Magna V30.

The 1983 Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 has a Power to weight ratio of 346.9 bhp per ton and 161.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 VF 500 competing with the 1986 Kawasaki GTR 1000 DOHC [371.6 bhp\ton] and the 2001 Kawasaki GTR 1000 DOHC [371.6 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VF 500 generating around 161.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1983 Honda VF 750 F Interceptor V45 [186.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 1984 Honda VF 700 C Magna [186.6 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.9 secs, this makes the Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally (10.7 secs) and the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC (10.7 secs). This Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III - [1972] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1983 Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 and the 1972 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III

When talking about the performance of the 1983 Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.8 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1972 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III (12.8 secs) and the 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner (12.8 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1983 version of the Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 has a maximum speed of 122mph.

Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder  - [2025] image

Top Speed of the 1983 VF 500 equals the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Honda VF 500 C Magna V30 then how about a 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder (133 mph) and the 2023 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder (133 mph).

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