Honda Magna VS Honda VTX 1800, Can I Beat It?

[@bamcorpgaming5954]

Honda needs a modern v65 Magna. It's a shame they discontinued the magna an absolute shame my number one favorite bikes.

[@jamesrevels]

Honda just released the new Rebel 1100, it’s definitely not a v65 Magna, but still a pretty impressive bike I think.

[@bamcorpgaming5954]

@@jamesrevels oh yes it seems neat but the magnas just have a special place in my heart. I ride a 1900cc roadliner and I'd trade it in the very first second a modern v65 Magna came out.

[@jamesrevels]

Agreed, unfortunately I doubt it will happen

[@Droogie128]

Honda had such a great V4. I wish they'd bring it back. A high performance VFR with all the bells and whistles would be nice alongside a new Magna.

[@ttchmp]

I agree the v65 is awesome. I do think that 90a to early 2000 V45 was really great for a 750 as well

[@SebCarro.OccPsychology]

Good!! you made us Magna owners very proud. cheers.

[@jamesrevels]

Stay tuned for the video coming out Monday, I’ll be representing us all 💪🏼

[@SebCarro.OccPsychology]

@@jamesrevels looking forward to it. and... I'll be sharing it on the 3 groups on Facebook. let's pump up the views.

[@jamesrevels]

Awesome. I appreciate the support

[@jamesrevels]

I find it funny how many VTX owners are pressed about how a 25 yr old 750 bike is out running 1800 10 yr old cruisers. He didn’t miss a shift and I promise you we ran way more than 1/4 mile

[@miporsche]

I had a 1982 Honda V45 Magna in San Diego about 1990-3. After the passing of my mother, I needed to get out alone and think. The bike was perfect for that. I took solo trips up the Coast Highway, and to the Grand Canyon. My brother had a V45 Sabre, and we drove down the Baja coast together. I also commuted to school and work daily in SD traffic. Only bike I've ever ridden. I haven't ridden any motorcycle since selling her. I miss that bike. Your video really brings back memories--that sound, especially when you're accelerating up to highway speed. I took the baffles out to make her loud! I never raced. I was a cruiser at heart. My brother raced his Sabre with the same engine.

[@jamesrevels]

Thanks for sharing that, I’m glad I could give you some enjoyment out of my videos. I can definitely relate to riding and clearing your head

[@daneck5337]

Pulled ahead and away from my buddy ' s Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 cc .... He wasn't too happy 😕 seeing me pass him ...THE POWER OF THE MAGNA !

[@darylcastellaw]

Owned and enjoyed both of these great bikes, but not at the same time. Always wondered which was the fastest. Thanks for sharing.

[@randyosborn284]

2 of my top 5 bikes. Both have classic styling. The Magna has a little 70s chopper look. The VTX reminds me of a Heritage Soft Tail but with more horses and that smooth Shaft Drive. Ride on!

[@jefflb1961]

Not sure how big you are but the vex rider was 2 people in one, which makes a huge difference. I seen a VTX 1800 tuned with a programmer and cold air intake and it was a monster. I had a stock M109 R and it pulled away from me like I had hit my brakes. A guy riding with us had a generation 1 V Max and at 150 the old X was still with it. Take off was limited on the VTX by the low rev limiter, but from 2nd on, it was a beast of a motorcycle. I’ve had a stock VTX before my 9 and the 2000cc Kawasaki after that. Years earlier I’ve owned the DOHC CB 750, GoldWingsfrom 1100 to 1800cc, but my favorite bike of all still is the VTX 1800. Just does everything well and will eat both the V45 and V65 Magnas alive on high gear roll one, rode with them as well. Love the Magnas, love the inlines and the Goldwings, but the freakish torque the VTX has is addictive, though the 9 was a freakish beast itself but that is another story. Nice Magna you have, be safe!!

[@jamesrevels]

He may be a lot bigger than I am, but his bike has twice the displacement and makes 107 hp and 120 torque where I make 80 hp and 50 torque. I know weight is a big factor, but he has twice the engine I have

[@Toutvids]

yup then add that the bike is another 230 pounds heavier as well. Put two more people on the Magna and see how it fares. LOL

[@alfrede.neuman8611]

@@jamesrevels I realized the X makes a good bit more power, but I really feel like you aren't grasping the weight difference here. Its not just 20, 30 or even 100lbs. Your buddy alone has to weight at least 150-200lbs more than you do. The bikes themselves are almost 300lbs apart. That 's a 450-500lb weight difference between you both. That's pretty massive! The other orange VTX is only a 1300. It makes more torque than yours, but less horepower....and again...with two people, probably has a 500lb weight disadvantage.

[@crashstitches79]

These boys don't know about the monster Honda made in the V45. And when they stuffed it into a middleweight cruiser? Best all-around bike ever. Tour it, cruise it, drag it, race it, commute with it, leave $20k Harleys in the dust for fun, whatever.

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

Better yet, the V65

[@mrlarrybobjr]

1987 owner for 30 years. Please Honda make a new one.

[@Sc-dn8dp]

I own a 84 v65 and a 04 vtx 1800 Co to see what I figured would happen. A lot of torque in the 1800. But the v65 once she opens her legs she gets honkin

[@mmoorehct]

@@Sc-dn8dp I own a 1983 v65 and am looking at getting a 2003 Vtx1800r. A quick question, Would you buy the vtx1800 over again after owning it?

[@Sc-dn8dp]

@@mmoorehct yes it’s a awesome bike. Fast like the vtx but way more torque down low. It’s violent !! Awesome bike. It feels like a tank at first compared to the v65. But o whip her around pretty good now..

[@bradlozano2571]

I had two V65 Magnas....1 was an 83 and that one almost killed me...The 2nd was an 85 and i put on 60k before getting rid of it....Damn fast and fun to ride....

[@mikewesner1953]

I have two 85 V65's and I fully agree.😁

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Kudos to the bike builder from Japan and for applying it's engineering prowess with knowing the American rider and the riad environment in which he operates!

[@musicmotorskate7540]

I had a 1983 V45 and it was so much fun! I bought mine in 85 and nothing in those days could keep up with it except its big brother the V65.

[@jamesrevels]

Even today they are still some of the fastest bikes on the road. Outside of a sport bike, I’d race anyone with a good chance of winning

[@jakeedgell591]

The best part is that this isn't even the fastest Magna they made. The 84-86 magna 700 pulled 5 more horses and a bit higher redline, and the magna 1100 of the same years made over 100 horses and was the fastest production bike of all time when it came out.

[@jamesrevels]

I wish they put a V65 in the 3rd gen. That would be a very valuable bike

[@jakeedgell591]

@@jamesrevels That would be absolutely sick, I'd own two of them

[@jjosue1971]

I have a 1983 1100 Magna and is absolutely a monster! I knew a guy that did the swap (1100 on a 87 super Magna) and that thing was fast. So, in other words, is doable.

[@dickiemcgeezacks9458]

The extra five horses of the Gen 1 and Gen 2 700 and 750 cc Magna didn't help it become any faster than the Generation 3, because the first two bikes were shaft driven. You lost those extra horses in the drivetrain. Someone raced the three side by side and the two shafties had a little bit better of a launch but the Generation 3 came by them both. It had a higher top speed, as well. This was all within a bike length or two, mind you.

[@beachsidebum]

had 2 bikes back in 85/86 my blue vmax born oct 1985, and my 1985 Kawasaki Eliminator ZL900. so i actually had the fastest bike in 1986and it was not the magna 1100..tho i did like the baby vmax (fazer) and the super magna 750) that looked really cool..my zl900 was ugly and had a space between the tank and seat that i hated...but still jetted it and put 4 individual k&n type filters on each carb, and exhaust and ate 2004 gsxr 750's all day... my max was already fastest production bike but put kerker 4 into 1 no baffle jetted, and v boost open permanently...i had to lay way over the bars with head close to front fender ot keep the front wheel just 6 inch off ground

[@KareemHadee]

I enjoyed this video. I used to ride a 83' v45, 84' v65 & 86' vt100. So both bikes in this video are fun to see out on the road! be safe.

[@bikergamersoldierspy533]

I love the Magna! Wish I had one. Almost bought it some 15 years ago, but life got in the way. Maybe one day I'll get one for my boy to ride alongside me.

[@edwardrahm5435]

Put many miles on my Magna. They are absolutely the best bike for comfort and performance combined. After 50 years of riding, the Magna was the best of many bikes I owned (including several sport bikes) but I'm selling it and retiring from bikes. My Porsche has become more fun (and safer) to ride and smokes bikes in the curves. Thanks for the fun video but you guys who ride without helmets are nuts!

[@jamesrevels]

The guys without helmets are some old friends of mine. They said they would put them on if it would make me feel more comfortable since I was the only one in gear. This is the only street bike I've ever rode so I feel like I got lucky and chose a winner.

[@edwardrahm5435]

@@jamesrevels now that is a group of smart and considerate friends.

[@ronniec8038]

I had an 83 Magna, V-65. The 1100's are stupid fast. Great bike for comfort and power as you stated.

[@samuelortiz1217]

Que hermoso es el sonido, el placer de correr, la adrenalina, la potencia 😭😭😭😭😭😭. casi lloro de tristeza por no poder tener una moto de ese calibre 😿. pero algún día lograre comprarme una, lograre mi sueño.

[@polly_sacharride]

I absolutely love my '83 V65. There's nothing quite as satisfying as embarrassing supersport riders when that think their bike can just walk away from the "old cruiser" at stoplights. 😂 I just wish they'd made a Super Magna version of it.

[@jamesrevels]

Yea, that would have been an awesome bike

[@tangledline]

Im with everyone on this..I was looking for a V65 eating lunch race. Still fun, be safe.

[@unreal2023]

Nice to see someone that knows the 750 magna capabilities!! I have a 94 and i wouldn't trade it for anything! Best mid range crusier ever built! Had mine out today cruising at 180kph on the hwy like nothing!!!

[@EddySmith85]

180? My speedometer only has to 145 lol

[@rodneybrimer5171]

I have been a fan of the Magna most my life. I was in my early teens when Honda aired the famous V65 drag strip video. Few years later I got a v45 loved that bike. I traded for a V30 which honestly surprised me how fun it was. That said I’ve only owned first Gen magnas. I got on the sportbike craze of the early 2000’s owning a few very fast bikes . That said now in my 50’s I keep looking at the Last Gen Magnas. I’m only 5’7 145 lbs and the low seat height cruiser appeals to me. Cheap in the market and honestly new bikes just are overpriced. Enjoyed your video!

[@NDN_FTR]

I just bought a 98 Magna this weekend, and I'm super excited. I think it is going to be the perfect first bike.

[@jamesrevels]

It is a great first bike in my opinion

[@tylerg3679]

First bike.. last bike.. smoothest fn bike I’ve ever owned

[@andrewleeper9172]

Have an 82 750 older than me still runs like a champ love hitting the 9k marker when i shift during highway rides.

[@4x4BMW]

I have an 82 and really have a ton of fun on it . I love when a street glide trys me .

[@taylorfoster3408]

I know this is an old video, but the new Rebel 1100 is reminiscent of the Magna. Sport bike twin with a 270 degree crank, and it moves with 85 horsepower. Comes close but not the same.

[@ronniec8038]

I had an 83 V-65 Magna. That is the 1100cc engine Magna. Stupid fast bikes. No way in hell an 1800 is going to touch a Magna.

[@jamesrevels]

That would be a nice bike to have.

[@ronniec8038]

@@jamesrevels just bought a pristine 1996 Magna 750 yesterday. Bro, it has 6,150 original miles on it! I fell off into the deal, so took it.

[@jittychitty]

Looks like there will be another vtx1800 for sale on Marketplace tomorrow.

[@leandrogonza]

I liked your video......but i still prefer a VTX 1800 because i am not into winning races.....I'm into comfort and have enough power on the highway to pull 400 pounds of people on top of the bike. Also passing a truck at 80-120 miles per hour feels a lot more secure on a VTX 1800. The magna is a nice bike....but not for a guy who is 6 feet 3....like me. :)

[@jamesrevels]

I’m not saying the VTX isn’t a nice bike, I like them, just not the bike for me. The good thing about the Magna is I can take a 500 mile road trip, and still be quick. I love the sound and it’s not the worse thing on a trip. Definitely not a touring bike by no means. I’m actually taking it on an 800 mile road trip in September

[@leandrogonza]

@@jamesrevels Both are nice bikes. But they have their uses. If i was 5-3 i 160 pounds man that rides alone...I would prefer a magna. Specially in the city. But in my case I'm 6-3 220 pounds...if i sit a woman in the back and take the highway. I want a Vtx 1800. It is really a matter of how and what for....you end up using the machine. :) Good Luck

[@shane35fowler]

The 2 most noticable mods I've done are regearing and smaller chain conversion (15/42 520 conversion) and Dyna 3k ignition..... One is extremely easy.... One is nearly impossible to find!.... Oh and my Supertrapps

[@jamesrevels]

I did the chain upgrade but left the same gearing because I do a lot of long distance highway driving. I haven't done anything with the ignition though, just the jetkit.

[@chappy4944]

This was great, great filming bud, better than any hollywood flick, love that magna!!

[@MilesTheMighty]

one of my first bikes as the 83 V45 .. fun bike

[@Chittybang1821]

Man, if they made a v65 with fuel injection in a modern chassis😮😮😮😮😮

[@Bloodbain88]

My boss has a 1980 V65 Magna. That thing is stupid fast. Maybe it can't beat a modern 1000cc+ crotch rocket, but it can leave almost anything else behind. And it's 40 years old. Just amazing bikes.

[@jamesrevels]

Yea, the old V65 is an amazing bike. I want one eventually

[@Smittyschannel]

"let's hope my mpg is better now." Then proceeds to run the tar out of it repeatedly lol

[@jamesrevels]

😂 I don’t care if it’s better, I just don’t want it to be much worse because I do a lot of long distance trips in it. MPG means nothing when I’m having fun

[@T23408]

Great vid, gotta love the magna

[@jamesrevels]

Thank you, I had faith in the old Magna

[@ElyPenner]

I'm still rocking an 84 magna V45. Abslutly love it but I'm looking to upgrade for a more comfortable ride. And The bike I wanna upgrade to is the 1800.

[@burninggraphite]

Love the magnas but I'm on a vtx now so I gotta rep. The older magnas are better than the newer ones. My vtx will get em off the line where it matters and I haven't run in to a magna doing over 130 mph.

[@mrlarrybobjr]

Yeah bikes that don’t have full fairings usually stop around 120-140 it’s a safety thing.

[@burninggraphite]

@@mrlarrybobjr Idk where you came up with that but there's a lot of bikes out there that will do 200+ without fairings.

[@mrlarrybobjr]

@@burninggraphite not stock

[@mrlarrybobjr]

I can’t think of a single one off the top of my head.

[@mrlarrybobjr]

Probably Harley Davidson makes one.

[@jayrad1973]

I ride a VTX but I also still have my 1981 CB750 custom that bike still smokes people once in awhile pretty entertaining

[@jamesrevels]

They are definitely fun bikes. I love mine

[@crod2165]

Had an 80-CB750 Custom. Bike was fast.

[@bigschnieders1931]

Did you take the baffles out of the exhaust or put an aftermarket system on your magna? I was thinking on removing my baffles.

[@mikerichardson6546]

You should try a v65 they’re great bikes.

[@GK-ud8dv]

That Honda V 4 is a GREAT engine !! Very strong !! I have a 96 Magna and 2020 Fury and the Magna will run all over the Fury.

[@PHIGHTING___]

Magna 750 best bike ever. Thankx for the awesome video

[@jamescrosley3625]

I've had a 1994 magna for about 4 years now it's a little over 22k on the odometer managed to get the bike to do 135 easy with just a sprocket change.

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Not for nothing, but why would you ever remove your cruise ckntrol/throttle lock after its initial install?

[@TheRextc]

Nice bike. Been wanting a Magna (V65 or V45). Have a Yamaha Vmax. V-4 life.

[@jamesrevels]

Vmax is a nice bike too. the Magna I have is a V45, but there seems to be a lot of support for the V65 though

[@realBkay]

I used to have a 2009 Honda VTX 1800 F. It only has five gears. When you’re in fifth at around 88 miles an hour, if you fully twist the throttle, that thing will take off like shifting from 3rd to 4th. I sold the bike, never should have and purchased a 2nd gen, 2014 Honda Valkyrie. I don’t regret purchasing the Valkyrie but, I should have never sold the VTX.

[@nelsonphilip4520]

Gotta luv the "one-n-dun" Valkyrie with the built in anti-theft styling! Lol. With that F-6however, it truly is a velvet hammer!

[@andriuskaseta6311]

Holly shit man!!I was sure that 1800 will eat you with its second gear 😬...well done magna!

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Badass wonder how they would do against a Goldwing 1500

[@theprofiler8531]

I alway hope Honda will build another magna.

[@jamesrevels]

That would be awesome but I don’t see that happening unfortunately

[@Wyttyd]

Swap riders and the Magna will lose. That guy on the 1800 is a big boy. Add passengers and gear and the 1800 wins. And better mpg on the 1800 to boot. Thank you for the video. I was torn on which bike to buy prior to this video.

[@jamesrevels]

The magna handles a passenger and gear just fine. I have since even pulled a trailer with it. For a long trip with gear and a passenger the VTX is a better choice, but the magna is a different class. That’s like comparing a dual sport to a super sport.

[@fabioarias4846]

Man I wish I had big beautiful open roads like that In jersey all we got is traffic and potholes

[@jamesrevels]

There isn’t that many people around here, whole state has less people than the big cities lol

[@citizengoodman8023]

Had 97 Magna. Fantastic bike!

[@carandme1]

The VTX shouldn't be able to touch the 750, they are only slightly slower in the 1/4 then the V65. Now I'm talking about the original 750 Magnas, don't know much about the later versions. You also need some one who can handle it.

[@jameseverett245]

yeah you may have pulled out in front, but he probably didn't he was racing. that little beginner bike was wrapped up in the red line. that 1800 was probably running 3 grand. but the camera work made it look impressive anyhow.

[@jamesrevels]

🤔 we was literally stopped in the middle of the highway and he done the 3 honks. How would he not know we was racing? He is the one that initiated it 😬 VTX owners are really pressed about this video for some reason 🤣

[@jjosue1971]

There is a lot of people out there that don’t know about the power of the Magna.

[@ronaldsondergaard1867]

I had magna, just got a vtx 1800...I will put my money on the magna...very quick little bikes

[@williamscott1990]

I have a vn2000 with cobra exhaust no baffles big Barron air filter and power commander 4000

[@jorgefranco7414]

Tuve esa moto por muchos años, excelente potencia!

[@shebysobreruedas]

Qué tan confiables son? Es difícil encontrar repuestos para ella?

[@jorgefranco7414]

Muy buena, solo molestaba un poco por bujías, los repuestos me los traía un amigo que importaba cosas de USA@@shebysobreruedas

[@shebysobreruedas]

@@jorgefranco7414 gracias compa. Son muy costosos los repuestos?

[@jorgefranco7414]

@@shebysobreruedas los repuestos de Honda siempre han sido costosos, pero son muy buenas

[@RexRugg]

I own a 2007 Magna 750.. The Harley guys hate it. I upgraded the carbs to 5.76. Not even a 2024 Breakout 117 can beat me. Rex A. Rugg

[@quintinlindsey7967]

If you're in a pinch bro you can take a rubber band or anything for that matter and place it in between the throttle and the casing...bam cruise control!!!!

[@jamesrevels]

That's not a bad idea, may have to try that.

[@darioareviche5316]

Mr you are not supposed to reset the miles when running you can break it . Nice magna.

[@louisvilaros9066]

Road a magna 1 time and was really surprised how fast that damn thing was nice video

[@jamesrevels]

They surprise a lot of people at how fast they really are

[@gregmeeks2753]

THAT 1800 IS PULLIN LIKE 1800 POUNDS THO !

[@jamesrevels]

Yes, I am lighter than my buddy and I have a lighter bike, but he also has more than twice the engine size that I have. 300 lbs difference isn’t enough to matter for that big of a gap. 100 lbs will generally increase 1/4 mile time by .1 seconds. That’s more than a .3 second gap

[@gregmeeks2753]

@@jamesrevels IZ JUST PLAYIN BROTHER...GREAT VIDEO....IM GETTING A 2002 VTX 1800C TOMARROW...EXCITED.

[@jamesrevels]

I know😂, it was all in good fun. He was surprised when I passed him thanks for the support

[@jamesrevels]

The 1800 vtx has a higher top speed than mine however and more comfortable on a long ride.

[@arturorodriguez2234]

Awesome video....thanks cheers from Texas

[@jamesrevels]

Thank you

[@No-timeforimbeciles]

Okay maybe the the V45 had gone úp a little on my estimations, but a a V65 would hàve left them in dust !

[@dwightsmith3590]

What a FUN video! Loved it!

[@kevincarolina5491]

I have a honda shadow 1100 and im sure i could take this of the line , but still sounds and moves like a beast! Great bike🔥🤩

[@jamesrevels]

Only one way to find out lol

[@mrlarrybobjr]

Um, well no, you can’t beat a Magna off the line with a shadow.

[@MatthewWheatiesClark]

lol it is one thing to think something.... by the numbers, not a chance in hell my friend. Not to mention your top speed is almost 20mph slower with 13 less hp. Your bike does 0-60 in 5.92 seconds for a 14.26 qtr mile time at 88.12 mph. My 94 Magna 750 does 0-60 in 3.9 for a 12.9 second qtr mile at 103 mph producing over a 1/3 of G force more acceleration (it also reaches 0-60 approximately 28 meters sooner in terms of distance traveled). Maybe if they miss a shift and your front sprocket is a tooth small, you might catch the jump for the first couple feet ;)

[@dco956]

Most Honda's r great....but a mag 750 will leave that shadow n the dust

[@americanme3239]

Yeah.. my friend has a ll00 vt.. 86.. my magna is 85.. he loves the speed and quickness on my magna.. but he loves his vt.. long range torque. Sadly we both haven't ridden in a few years.

[@_y0ur_l0cal_fortnite_boy_21]

Yep had one for many years. Beat 99% on drag racing. Drag pipes no baffle BS. Jetted.

[@jamesrevels]

They are amazing bikes for sure

[@jimspry7433]

I started out with a red 150 honda dream My last bike in 305 super hawk 2 450 last was a clumsy goldwing

[@АндрейИванов-ц9д6я]

Отличный мот !! Красивый звук ! Удачи на дорогах)!

[@Giitzerland]

Two of my all time favorite bikes :D now slide a V-Max, and an M109r in there, and you have my top 4

[@amitycolley6550]

With My 99 750 magna it will only do 68 miles on a full tank with the new after market petcock before it hits reserve.

[@jamesrevels]

Is the main height taller? Unless you’ve changed something else, that should be the only thing to change that

[@colbymooneyham1136]

Are you able to change the bulb in the front turn signal I bought 94 magna today but back left blinks but front stays on all time and needs baffles if anyone can answer I would really appreciate it

[@ronaldsondergaard1867]

The 1800 driver was very heavy,,but things being equal..the magna should win,,,but damn close

[@bertbarra1011]

The guy on the 1800 riding at 120 mph longterm without helmet and any eye protection 😳 how can he even see anything?

[@99sflores]

I seen that redline on your bike, I have a Honda Fury 1300 and a Victory Hammer 1700.

[@jamesrevels]

I didn’t mean to run it out that long😂 I meant to shift around 9k

[@mrfourtysevenman]

I have a vtx 1800 man I want a magna to go with it

[@portbogie2865]

Helmets? Phhssshhh, we don't need no stickin helmets!

[@danield831]

Are you referring to a throttle assist? Little different than a true cruise control but yes, they're great for long road trips!! Nice little growl on that Magna. Can you please tell me where you got that waterproof (magnetic?) cell phone tank case? I could really use one for long trips. Thanks for a cool video!

[@jamesrevels]

Yea, it’s more of an assist, but I use it as cruise, just constantly adjusting it. I got the case from a local Harley dealer.

[@JohnnieV]

Think it’s called a throttle lock. They are $19 on temu. Copy of the expensive $109 dealies. I love my actual cruise control on my bike. We don’t have any hills so I dunno how it would do.

[@tonyranzino6560]

That.a.baby Jimmy I knew you would take him I would like Honda to name the new rebel the REBEL MAGNA AND PUT 120 up in the six speed transmission. It would sell like wild fire( just a thought) Tony.

[@Zennofobic]

what's your gas mileage? I remember getting over 100 miles to the tank but nowadays I only get around 60 but I only take it out for errands and to grab a quick bite around town now

[@Zennofobic]

I always ask questions before I finish the whole video haha... I think the tank is 2 gallons with .5 reserve

[@jamesrevels]

I was getting around 100 per tank but I get around 80 now but I’ve changed a lot on the bike.

[@Zennofobic]

@@jamesrevels yeah right now I don't ride it enough to justify what I'd probably have to fix to get it back to where it was

[@jeffroy36]

Shouldn't be a problem taking them I had the v65 magna wish I was there

[@davidlafranchise4782]

How much do you weigh, and the other dude looks like he's pushing 3 bills?

[@patrickdionne2333]

I test drove a Magna back in the day and was very impressed. I went with a sport bike but I could definitely make room in the garage for one of those little sleepers. I would love to see one go against the Vulcan S, the Magna sounds quicker through the gears than the Vulcan does on its videos. I'd be willing to bet $20 on the Magna.

[@jamesrevels]

Just based off of 0-60times.com, the Magna is about a second quicker in the 1/4 mile. Take that as you will though, a lot depends on the rider. This bike is very quick for its age and was one of the fastest cruiser bikes in the 90s

[@patrickdionne2333]

@@jamesrevels IMHO it is a novel, under rated and under appreciated motorcycle. Since I got my driving license in 1974 (yup) I have owned over 30 motorcycles. My present bike is a 2003 ZX9R, another under rated motorcycle that I am extremely attached to, but it's not as rare as the last generation Magna. Safely enjoy your riding James, cool bike!

[@billbertagnoli4226]

I own a 1997 magna 750 and I can honestly say have never Been beaten in a 60 to 90 mph Roll on by any v twin. The Tank is 3.5 gallons with .3 Gallon reserve. Mine will Easily do 150 miles before Reserve. Your jetting Might not really be doing You any favors. Great Bikes. Most folks don't Know the engine is the VFR engine retuned for Torque. Ride on!

[@jamesrevels]

The big difference between the engines is the crank, and the timing gears. Not sure if the cams are different though

[@billbertagnoli4226]

They are just sneaky fast. I Think brakes are the weak Link in the bike. Won't ever sell Mine.

[@jamesrevels]

CBR600 wheel and brake swap will improve the brakes and allows you to run dual front discs and single rear disc

[@tammygilbert6846]

At 8:38 the dude was like let me get in this left lane and pass u

[@gphilipc2031]

My 1100 Spirit get about 32 MPG. A little better with all highway miles.

[@phillipmoyte1063]

So my magna 94 is pretty freaking fast

[@bobrowley4346]

Damn that thing sounds good.

[@jamesrevels]

Thank you. I love the way it sounds

[@jamescrosley3625]

I feel like they sound like angry 4 wheelers

[@dalebixby2860]

I live in francis I drive a 750 shadow I cruise the Sam roads bud

[@Koltone_]

Just looked at a 87 magna the other day and I decided it’s be a good 1st motorcycle at 17 years old. Anyone have any advice maintenance wise on these things?

[@jamesrevels]

Join the Honda magna fan club page on Facebook. Thousands of people in the group willing to help and answer any questions

[@charlesthemonkey5374]

3.4 gallon tank. Don't miss the station or you be walking

[@jamesrevels]

I've ran out once on the highway and had to walk, luckily only about 1/2 mile. I would have pushed the bike or coasted, but unfortunately it was all uphill lol.

[@rodneydemott8094]

I have a 99 magna I love it I eat Harleys for breakfast lunch and dinner very fun and fast bike 💯

[@randypullman1155]

He doesn't get slapped until 10:25...

[@DRSmith-wq4td]

Cant hang with the big boyz on that minibike.....lol

[@xpingjoc]

Got an '02 Magna with an electrical problem. It just quit on me and I can't figure out what the problem is.

[@jamesrevels]

Best thing to do is find a wiring diagram and start narrowing down the system. Does it crank? Is it getting spark? Does nothing happen? Whichever system isn’t working just get a multimeter and a test light and start seeing where your losing signal

[@MatthewWheatiesClark]

check out your voltage regulator/rectifier. They go out leaving your battery either dead or in my case, overcharged and led to a dead bike with a boiling battery off of the highway - let things cool, swapped batteries (cranked up immediately) to get home, then changed out the r/r and no issues since. Other commonly missed things: if your throttle is sticking and neither cable is damaged you probably need to loosen your throttle pull cable. And if you cant pull the clutch and crank the bike (with kickstand raised) in any gear, your clutch safety switch went out or needs to have its contacts cleaned. Reeeeeally sucks to stall and have to hunt for neutral quickly and A LOT of magna owners believe they HAVE to (they don't, its actually a designed safety feature to be able to quickly restart the bike. Some bypass the switch, but I do not recommend doing so as you could then crank your bike in gear without pulling the clutch at all and watch your bike try to jump forward and fall over lol

[@xpingjoc]

Thanks guys.

[@jamesravencraft8789]

Magna is a beast man! I have to stick with my 1100 ACE Tourer because I’d kill myself on that Magna!

[@davidlafranchise4782]

Nice shifting!!!

[@stigjensen4818]

Haha, nice noise you bike makes! 🤟😛♥️

[@bradwies4036]

Nothing beats the sound of a V4. Wish Honda would stuff a VFR800 in a cruiser. Owned quite a few different bikes over the years, but my 01 Magna was still my favorite

[@jamesrevels]

It’s an amazing bike. Most don’t realize the power these bikes really make

[@jamesjohnson6261]

Try the 83 v65 1100 fastest production bike in the world.i hit 151 on it.and she would have went more but I ran out of road.still competitive from dead start .very fast this bike will kill you.

[@jamesrevels]

I’d love to find one in good condition one of these days, just not a top priority right now

[@satyayerimia8640]

Sportbike engine in cruiser body..Magna V4 is the beast tough

[@jamesrevels]

They truly are amazing machines. It’s very similar to the VFR750 engine, just slightly detuned

[@satyayerimia8640]

@@jamesrevels yeah...I guess different in camshaft, porting valves mainly since it would burst out the power in earlier rpm than it supposed to be...