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51/100Balanced
Power
81 HP
Torque
62 Nm
Engine
699 ccm
Technical Overview
1986 Honda VF 700 C Magna Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1986 Honda VF 700 C Magna utilizes a 699 cc (42.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 81 HP (59.1 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62 Nm (45.7 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 115.9 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the VF 700 C Magna measures 240 kg (529 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.96 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.22 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 268 km (167 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
115.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.34 HP/kg (2.96 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~268 km (167 mi)
Engine
Displacement699.0 ccm (42.65 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power81.0 HP (59.1 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque62.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke70.0 x 45.0 mm (2.8 x 1.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 4x32mm Keihin
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTransistorized / electric
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
0-400m12.00 seconds
Fuel Consumption5.22 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases121.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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