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
Displacement748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power78.2 HP (57.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 7250 RPM
Compression10.8:1
Bore x Stroke70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 4 - 34 mm CV Keihin
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationWet Sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, Multiplate Clutch
Performance
0-400m12.76 seconds
Fuel Consumption6.19 litres/100 km (16.2 km/l or 38.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases143.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust4 into 4 Chrome
Chassis
Rake32.0°
Trail132 mm (5.2 inches)
Front SuspensionCartridge Fork
Front Travel41 mm (1.6 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual Shocks
Rear Travel99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1651 mm (65.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/80-17
Rear Tyre150/80-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. 2-Piston caliper
Front Brake Ø315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Single, Leading-Shoe Drum
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight229.1 kg (505.0 pounds)
Weight incl.244.0 kg (538.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3414 HP/kg
Seat Height711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Transmission
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