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Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 - [1987]
This edition of the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1987. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf and the 1988 Suzuki RH 250 X.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 1987 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 Super Magna V45 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1987 Honda VF 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 748cc 16 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 79 bhp (58 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 48.6 lb-ft (65.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 1984 Suzuki GSX-R 400 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1987 Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45.
The 1987 Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 has a Power to weight ratio of 318.5 bhp per ton and 196.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1987 VF 750 competing with the 1984 Suzuki GSX-R 400 DOHC [343.0 bhp\ton] and the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 400 DOHC [343.0 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 196.2 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 1984 Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture Royal [221.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 1983 Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture [221.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.9 secs, this makes the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F (11.6 secs) and the 2021 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (11.6 secs). This Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 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 1987 Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 and the 2016 Yamaha MT-07 Tracer 700
When talking about the performance of the 1987 Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.3 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2016 Yamaha MT-07 Tracer 700 (12.3 secs) and the 2016 Yamaha FZ-07 Twin Cylinder (12.3 secs).
The 1987 version of the Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 1987 VF 750 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 1987 Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
