Honda VF 700C Magna (1984-87) vs Honda XR 230R (2010-) vs Honda VF 500F2 (1984)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VF 700C Magna | XR 230R | VF 500F2 |
| Years: | 1984-87 | 2010- | 1984 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 699 cc / 42.6 cu-in | 223 cc / 13.6 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 45.4 mm | 65.5 x 66.2 mm | 60.4 x 44 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors | Carburettor VE3AF | 4x 32mm CV |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 81 hp / 59. kW @ 10000 rpm | 18 hp @ 7500 rpm | 70 hp / 51 kW @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 62 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m 44.8 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 1.9 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm | 43 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet plate | Wet, multiplate | Multiple plate coil springs |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 37mm Air adjustable forks | Telescopic forks | Air assisted 37mm forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable | Swinging arm | Pro-link air assisted 4-way adjustable rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs | Single disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 255mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single disc | Single 255mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 2.75-21 | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 120/80-8 | 110/90-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 8.7 Litres / 2.3 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |