VF 750 C Magna

1997 Honda VF 750 C Magna Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1997 Honda VF 750 C Magna features a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78 HP (56.9 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 65.4 Nm (48.2 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 104.3 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (7,250 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), 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 750 C Magna measures 244.5 kg (539 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.13 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 711 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,651 mm (65 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13.62-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.