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Honda VF 700 C Magna - [1984]
This edition of the Honda VF 700 C Magna is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. 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 700 has a 699cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1984 VF 700 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 700's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special | 1978cc.
Weighing in at 240 kgs (529 lbs) this makes the Honda VF 700 C Magna in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 1984 Honda VF 700 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha T�n�r� 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 699cc 16 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 81 bhp (60 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.7 lb-ft (60.7 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VF 700 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2002 Yamaha V-Max 1200 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Honda VF 700 C Magna.
The 1984 Honda VF 700 C Magna has a Power to weight ratio of 337.5 bhp per ton and 186.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 VF 700 competing with the 2002 Yamaha V-Max 1200 [361.7 bhp\ton] and the 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit [361.7 bhp\ton].
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 700 generating around 186.6 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 1996 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere [211.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1991 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere [211.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.2 secs, this makes the Honda VF 700 C Magna similar in acceleration to the 2000 Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit (11.0 secs) and the 1982 Suzuki GSX 750 E (11.0 secs). This Honda VF 700 C Magna 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).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1984 Honda VF 700 C Magna and the 1992 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four
When talking about the performance of the 1984 Honda VF 700 C Magna on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1992 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four (0 secs) and the 2017 Honda PCX 150 EFI (0 secs).
The 1984 version of the Honda VF 700 C Magna has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 1984 VF 700 equals the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1984 Honda VF 700 C Magna then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa
Engine Capacity: 1340 cc
Top Speed: 184 mph
Quarter Mile: 9.9 secs @ 148 mph
