VF 750 C

1985 Honda VF 750 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's classic motorcycle platform, the 1985 Honda VF 750 C relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 82 HP (59.9 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 70 Nm (51.6 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 109.6 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 measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.96 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,565 mm (61.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 187 km/h (116 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1982 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.