Honda VF 1100C Magna V65 (1983-84) vs Honda GL 500 Silver Wing (1978-82) vs Honda VFR 750R RC30 (1987)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VF 1100C Magna V65 | GL 500 Silver Wing | VFR 750R RC30 |
| Years: | 1983-84 | 1978-82 | 1987 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four-stroke. longitudinal 800 V-twin, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1098 cc / 66.9cu-in | 496.8 cc / 30.3 cub in. | 748 cc / 45.6 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79.5 x 55.3 mm | 78 x 52 mm | 70 x 48.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 36mm Keihin carburetors | 2 x 34mm Keihin carburetors | 4x 38mm Keihin CV , Downdraft CV with manual choke |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 116 hp / 84.7 kW @ 7500 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 9000 rpm | 83.5 kW / 112 hp @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 94 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 46 Nm / 4.69 kgf-m / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 71.7 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Leading-axle, air-assisted fork with 41mm forks | Telescopic coil spring air assisted | 43mm Telescopic USR fork Adjustable compression & rebound damping, single nut quick change front wheel clamps |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin shock adjustable for spring preload rebound and compression damping | Swing arm compound linkage to single shock | Pro-Arm progressive rate, single sided/single nut wheel, inboard brake, Pro Squat linkage, adjustable for preload and compression & rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 270mm disc 2 piston calipers | 2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 282mm disc 2-piston caliper | Drum | Single 220mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90 -18 | 2.15-19 | 120/70 V17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/80 -16 | 130/90-16 | 170/60 V18 |
| Wet Weight: | 267.2 kg / 589 lbs | 240 kg / 529 lbs | 206 kg / 450 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.62 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |