Honda VF 700C Magna (1984-87) vs Honda NX 650 Dominator (1991)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VF 700C Magna | NX 650 Dominator |
| Years: | 1984-87 | 1991 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 699 cc / 42.6 cu-in | 644 cc / 39.2 cu-in |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 45.4 mm | 100 x 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors | Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carb |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 81 hp / 59. kW @ 10000 rpm | 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 62 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m 44.8 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 53 Nm / 5.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet plate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 37mm Air adjustable forks | 41mm leading-axle fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 129 mm / 5.0 in | 220 mm / 8.6 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable | Pro-Link, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 195 mm / 7.6 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 90/90–21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 120/90–17 |
| Wet-Weight: | 240 kg / 529 lbs | 178 kg / 392.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 45.6 mpg | 17.8 km/lit |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.6 sec / 106 mph | 13.9 sec / 147.8 km/h |
| Road Test: | Cycle magazine | Motosprint Group Test 1990 |