VT 700 C

1984 Honda VT 700 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1984 Honda VT 700 C utilizes a 694.5 cc (42.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62 HP (45.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62.1 Nm (45.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 89.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VT 700 C measures 225 kg (496 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.63 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 1,525 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.5-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.