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54/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.35 hp/kg
Top Speed
198 km/h
Engine
748 ccm
Technical Overview
1988 Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1988 Honda VF 750 C Super Magna V45 custom - cruiser motorcycle, Honda pairs a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 79 HP (57.7 kW) at 9,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 105.6 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 750 C Super Magna V45 measures 228 kg (503 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.89 kg per horsepower). The 13.1-liter (3.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 202 km (126 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 198 km/h (123 mph).
Specific Output
105.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.35 HP/kg (2.89 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~202 km (126 mi)
Engine
Displacement748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power79.0 HP (57.7 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Compression8.0:1
Valves/Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM12000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed198.0 km/h (123.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.50 litres/100 km (15.4 km/l or 36.19 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases150.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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