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Honda VF 750 C Magna - [1997]
This edition of the Honda VF 750 C Magna is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Honda VF 750 has a 748cc 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 1997 VF 750 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 750'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 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda VF 750 C Magna in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1997 Honda VF 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally - [2025]
In terms of power the 748cc 16 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 87 bhp (64 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 51.3 lb-ft (69.5 Nm) @ 7250 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 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VF 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Honda VF 750 C Magna.
The 1997 Honda VF 750 C Magna has a Power to weight ratio of 350.8 bhp per ton and 206.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 VF 750 competing with the 2014 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA [375.4 bhp\ton] and the 2010 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA Traveler [375.4 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 750 generating around 206.9 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 1997 Yamaha YZF-600 R Thundercat [231.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2003 Yamaha YZF-600 R Thundercat [231.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.8 secs, this makes the Honda VF 750 C Magna similar in acceleration to the 2021 Honda CB 1100 RS Final Edition (10.5 secs) and the 2017 Honda CB 1100 RS (10.5 secs). This Honda VF 750 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 1997 Honda VF 750 C Magna and the 1974 Yamaha RD 200 Twin
When talking about the performance of the 1997 Honda VF 750 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 1974 Yamaha RD 200 Twin (0 secs) and the 2006 Honda CB 400 SF Super Four (0 secs).
The 1997 version of the Honda VF 750 C Magna has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 VF 750 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1997 Honda VF 750 C Magna then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Yamaha XP 530 T-Max SX Sport
Engine Capacity: 530 cc
Top Speed: 110 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.2 secs @ 0 mph
