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VF 750 Magna

US$ 7499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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48 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.34 hp/kg
Torque
65 Nm
Engine
748 ccm

2003 Honda VF 750 Magna Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2003 Honda VF 750 Magna 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 78.2 HP (57.1 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 65 Nm (47.9 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 104.5 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 Magna measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.12 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 paired with a rated consumption of 6.19 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 220 km (137 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2003 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
104.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.32 HP/kg (3.12 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,250–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~220 km (137 mi)
Engine
Displacement 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine Type V4, four-stroke
Engine Details V4, four-stroke
Power 78.2 HP (57.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque 65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 7250 RPM
Compression 10.8:1
Bore x Stroke 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Carburettor. 4 - 34 mm CV Keihin
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital
Lubrication Wet Sump
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, Multiplate Clutch
Performance
0-400m 12.76 seconds
Fuel Consumption 6.19 litres/100 km (16.2 km/l or 38.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 143.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust 4 into 4 Chrome
Chassis
Rake 32.0°
Trail 132 mm (5.2 inches)
Front Suspension Cartridge Fork
Front Travel 41 mm (1.6 inches)
Rear Suspension Dual Shocks
Rear Travel 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1651 mm (65.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/80-17
Rear Tyre 150/80-17
Front Brakes Single disc. 2-Piston caliper
Front Brake Ø 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Single, Leading-Shoe Drum
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 229.1 kg (505.0 pounds)
Weight incl. 244.0 kg (538.0 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.3414 HP/kg
Seat Height 711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length 2362 mm (93.0 inches)
Overall Width 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity 13.62 litres (3.60 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel 3.02 litres (0.80 US gallons)
Other
Color Options Blue
Notes

Discontinued

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