Honda needs a modern v65 Magna. It's a shame they discontinued the magna an absolute shame my number one favorite bikes.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Honda just released the new Rebel 1100, it’s definitely not a v65 Magna, but still a pretty impressive bike I think.
@bamcorpgaming59543 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, unfortunately I doubt it will happen
@Droogie1283 жыл бұрын
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.
@ttchmp2 жыл бұрын
I agree the v65 is awesome. I do think that 90a to early 2000 V45 was really great for a 750 as well
@SebCarro.OccPsychology3 жыл бұрын
Good!! you made us Magna owners very proud. cheers.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned for the video coming out Monday, I’ll be representing us all 💪🏼
@SebCarro.OccPsychology3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels looking forward to it. and... I'll be sharing it on the 3 groups on Facebook. let's pump up the views.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I appreciate the support
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
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
@miporsche3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
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
@randyosborn2843 жыл бұрын
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!
@daneck53372 жыл бұрын
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 !
@darylcastellaw2 жыл бұрын
Owned and enjoyed both of these great bikes, but not at the same time. Always wondered which was the fastest. Thanks for sharing.
@crashstitches794 жыл бұрын
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__POTENTIAL3 жыл бұрын
Better yet, the V65
@mrlarrybobjr3 жыл бұрын
1987 owner for 30 years. Please Honda make a new one.
@Sc-dn8dp2 жыл бұрын
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
@mmoorehct2 жыл бұрын
@@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-dn8dp2 жыл бұрын
@@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..
@bradlozano25712 жыл бұрын
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....
@jefflb1961 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@Toutvids2 ай бұрын
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.neuman8611Ай бұрын
@@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.
@jakeedgell5913 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
I wish they put a V65 in the 3rd gen. That would be a very valuable bike
@jakeedgell5913 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels That would be absolutely sick, I'd own two of them
@jjosue19713 жыл бұрын
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.
@dickiemcgeezacks94582 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@musicmotorskate75403 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
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
@polly_sacharride3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Yea, that would have been an awesome bike
@ronniec80384 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
That would be a nice bike to have.
@ronniec80383 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@edwardrahm54354 жыл бұрын
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!
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
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.
@edwardrahm54354 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels now that is a group of smart and considerate friends.
@ronniec80384 жыл бұрын
I had an 83 Magna, V-65. The 1100's are stupid fast. Great bike for comfort and power as you stated.
@KareemHadee Жыл бұрын
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.
@unreal20232 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
180? My speedometer only has to 145 lol
@rodneybrimer5171 Жыл бұрын
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!
@bigschnieders19314 ай бұрын
Did you take the baffles out of the exhaust or put an aftermarket system on your magna? I was thinking on removing my baffles.
@nelsonphilip45204 ай бұрын
Not for nothing, but why would you ever remove your cruise ckntrol/throttle lock after its initial install?
@nelsonphilip45204 ай бұрын
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!
@bikergamersoldierspy5335 ай бұрын
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.
@chappy49442 жыл бұрын
This was great, great filming bud, better than any hollywood flick, love that magna!!
@NDN_FTR3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 98 Magna this weekend, and I'm super excited. I think it is going to be the perfect first bike.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
It is a great first bike in my opinion
@tylerg36792 ай бұрын
First bike.. last bike.. smoothest fn bike I’ve ever owned
@Smittyschannel4 жыл бұрын
"let's hope my mpg is better now." Then proceeds to run the tar out of it repeatedly lol
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
😂 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
@leandrogonza3 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
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
@leandrogonza3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@samuelortiz12172 жыл бұрын
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.
@T234084 жыл бұрын
Great vid, gotta love the magna
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I had faith in the old Magna
@burninggraphite3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mrlarrybobjr3 жыл бұрын
Yeah bikes that don’t have full fairings usually stop around 120-140 it’s a safety thing.
@burninggraphite3 жыл бұрын
@@mrlarrybobjr Idk where you came up with that but there's a lot of bikes out there that will do 200+ without fairings.
@mrlarrybobjr3 жыл бұрын
@@burninggraphite not stock
@mrlarrybobjr3 жыл бұрын
I can’t think of a single one off the top of my head.
@mrlarrybobjr3 жыл бұрын
Probably Harley Davidson makes one.
@shane35fowler4 жыл бұрын
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
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Bloodbain883 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Yea, the old V65 is an amazing bike. I want one eventually
@Zennofobic2 жыл бұрын
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
@Zennofobic2 жыл бұрын
I always ask questions before I finish the whole video haha... I think the tank is 2 gallons with .5 reserve
@jamesrevels2 жыл бұрын
I was getting around 100 per tank but I get around 80 now but I’ve changed a lot on the bike.
@Zennofobic2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@jayrad19733 жыл бұрын
I ride a VTX but I also still have my 1981 CB750 custom that bike still smokes people once in awhile pretty entertaining
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
They are definitely fun bikes. I love mine
@crod21653 жыл бұрын
Had an 80-CB750 Custom. Bike was fast.
@GK-ud8dv3 жыл бұрын
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.
@4x4BMW Жыл бұрын
I have an 82 and really have a ton of fun on it . I love when a street glide trys me .
@andriuskaseta63112 жыл бұрын
Holly shit man!!I was sure that 1800 will eat you with its second gear 😬...well done magna!
@davidlafranchise4782 Жыл бұрын
How much do you weigh, and the other dude looks like he's pushing 3 bills?
@tangledline2 ай бұрын
Im with everyone on this..I was looking for a V65 eating lunch race. Still fun, be safe.
@TheRextc4 жыл бұрын
Nice bike. Been wanting a Magna (V65 or V45). Have a Yamaha Vmax. V-4 life.
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
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
@taylorfoster34082 жыл бұрын
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.
@colbymooneyham11367 ай бұрын
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
@arturorodriguez22344 жыл бұрын
Awesome video....thanks cheers from Texas
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@andrewleeper91722 жыл бұрын
Have an 82 750 older than me still runs like a champ love hitting the 9k marker when i shift during highway rides.
@jittychitty2 ай бұрын
Looks like there will be another vtx1800 for sale on Marketplace tomorrow.
@MilesTheMighty3 ай бұрын
one of my first bikes as the 83 V45 .. fun bike
@Chittybang1821 Жыл бұрын
Man, if they made a v65 with fuel injection in a modern chassis😮😮😮😮😮
@realBkay4 ай бұрын
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.
@nelsonphilip45204 ай бұрын
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!
@ElyPenner Жыл бұрын
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.
@АндрейИванов-ц9д6я3 жыл бұрын
Отличный мот !! Красивый звук ! Удачи на дорогах)!
@Koltone_2 жыл бұрын
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?
@jamesrevels2 жыл бұрын
Join the Honda magna fan club page on Facebook. Thousands of people in the group willing to help and answer any questions
@PHIGHTING___8 ай бұрын
Magna 750 best bike ever. Thankx for the awesome video
@carandme18 ай бұрын
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.
@kodyreynolds82883 жыл бұрын
Is it tough to find parts for the v65? I was thinking of getting one.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
I honestly don’t know, I have a V45 and parts aren’t terribly difficult to find
@kodyreynolds82883 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels oh ok. Appreciate you.
@jorgefranco7414 Жыл бұрын
Tuve esa moto por muchos años, excelente potencia!
@shebysobreruedas9 ай бұрын
Qué tan confiables son? Es difícil encontrar repuestos para ella?
@jorgefranco74149 ай бұрын
Muy buena, solo molestaba un poco por bujías, los repuestos me los traía un amigo que importaba cosas de USA@@shebysobreruedas
@shebysobreruedas9 ай бұрын
@@jorgefranco7414 gracias compa. Son muy costosos los repuestos?
@jorgefranco74148 ай бұрын
@@shebysobreruedas los repuestos de Honda siempre han sido costosos, pero son muy buenas
@xpingjoc3 жыл бұрын
Got an '02 Magna with an electrical problem. It just quit on me and I can't figure out what the problem is.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
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
@MatthewWheatiesClark3 жыл бұрын
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
@xpingjoc3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys.
@citizengoodman80233 жыл бұрын
Had 97 Magna. Fantastic bike!
@jamescrosley36253 жыл бұрын
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.
@kevincarolina54913 жыл бұрын
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🔥🤩
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Only one way to find out lol
@mrlarrybobjr3 жыл бұрын
Um, well no, you can’t beat a Magna off the line with a shadow.
@MatthewWheatiesClark3 жыл бұрын
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 ;)
@dco9563 жыл бұрын
Most Honda's r great....but a mag 750 will leave that shadow n the dust
@americanme3239 Жыл бұрын
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.
@S1kTh663 жыл бұрын
So helmets are not mandatory around there?
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Nope, there is no laws on riding gear. I’ve seen people in flip flops, shorts, and a t shirt and that’s it
@theprofiler85314 жыл бұрын
I alway hope Honda will build another magna.
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome but I don’t see that happening unfortunately
@danield8313 жыл бұрын
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!
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
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.
@JohnnieV8 ай бұрын
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.
@dwightsmith35903 жыл бұрын
What a FUN video! Loved it!
@fabioarias48463 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I had big beautiful open roads like that In jersey all we got is traffic and potholes
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
There isn’t that many people around here, whole state has less people than the big cities lol
@louisvilaros90663 жыл бұрын
Road a magna 1 time and was really surprised how fast that damn thing was nice video
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
They surprise a lot of people at how fast they really are
@jameseverett2453 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
🤔 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 🤣
@jjosue19713 жыл бұрын
There is a lot of people out there that don’t know about the power of the Magna.
@quintinlindsey79674 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
That's not a bad idea, may have to try that.
@mikerichardson65465 ай бұрын
You should try a v65 they’re great bikes.
@williamscott1990 Жыл бұрын
Wonder how you would do against a vn 2000
@jamesrevels Жыл бұрын
I don’t know anything about them. According to 0-60 times it’s 1/4 time is 12.4, my fastest on the magna is 12.3 so it would definitely be a really good race and would depend on rider
@phoenixarizona84418 ай бұрын
Badass wonder how they would do against a Goldwing 1500
@amitycolley65504 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
Is the main height taller? Unless you’ve changed something else, that should be the only thing to change that
@Wyttyd2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels2 жыл бұрын
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.
@gregmeeks27533 жыл бұрын
THAT 1800 IS PULLIN LIKE 1800 POUNDS THO !
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
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
@gregmeeks27533 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels IZ JUST PLAYIN BROTHER...GREAT VIDEO....IM GETTING A 2002 VTX 1800C TOMARROW...EXCITED.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
I know😂, it was all in good fun. He was surprised when I passed him thanks for the support
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
The 1800 vtx has a higher top speed than mine however and more comfortable on a long ride.
@Bubba-oo5ny3 жыл бұрын
What is the fuel range on that bike?
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
I get about 100 miles give or take a bit out of a tank. It’s just 3.5 gallons
@Bubba-oo5ny3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels App the info
@stigjensen48183 жыл бұрын
Haha, nice noise you bike makes! 🤟😛♥️
@Giitzerland Жыл бұрын
Two of my all time favorite bikes :D now slide a V-Max, and an M109r in there, and you have my top 4
@williamscott1990 Жыл бұрын
I have a vn2000 with cobra exhaust no baffles big Barron air filter and power commander 4000
@_y0ur_l0cal_fortnite_boy_213 жыл бұрын
Yep had one for many years. Beat 99% on drag racing. Drag pipes no baffle BS. Jetted.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
They are amazing bikes for sure
@darioareviche53167 ай бұрын
Mr you are not supposed to reset the miles when running you can break it . Nice magna.
@misfitmechanics19813 жыл бұрын
It must be a magna thing with the second gear. My v30 does the same thing under fast shifting
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it doesn’t do it on the race track in a few weeks
@misfitmechanics19813 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels I wish you the best brother. And be safe.
@torbjrnhelmersen5372 жыл бұрын
My 1999 vf750c (Magna) does it as well
@jamesravencraft87893 жыл бұрын
Magna is a beast man! I have to stick with my 1100 ACE Tourer because I’d kill myself on that Magna!
@charlesthemonkey53744 жыл бұрын
3.4 gallon tank. Don't miss the station or you be walking
@jamesrevels4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ActicAnDroid3 жыл бұрын
11:35
@WalkToPoland3 жыл бұрын
Smashed it 👏
@mr_angry_75072 жыл бұрын
Did you remove the pipies ???
@jamesrevels2 жыл бұрын
The pipes are 4 into 2. It’s not the “Magna” look, but it is better for performance.
@mr_angry_75072 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels thanks, i already order my wrap , pls if you have Instagram just share me , I wanna follow you
@jamesrevels2 жыл бұрын
Instagram link is in the description
@davidlafranchise4782 Жыл бұрын
Nice shifting!!!
@billbertagnoli42263 жыл бұрын
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!
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
The big difference between the engines is the crank, and the timing gears. Not sure if the cams are different though
@billbertagnoli42263 жыл бұрын
They are just sneaky fast. I Think brakes are the weak Link in the bike. Won't ever sell Mine.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
CBR600 wheel and brake swap will improve the brakes and allows you to run dual front discs and single rear disc
@patrickdionne23333 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
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
@patrickdionne23333 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@bobrowley43463 жыл бұрын
Damn that thing sounds good.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I love the way it sounds
@jamescrosley36253 жыл бұрын
I feel like they sound like angry 4 wheelers
@99sflores3 жыл бұрын
I seen that redline on your bike, I have a Honda Fury 1300 and a Victory Hammer 1700.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t mean to run it out that long😂 I meant to shift around 9k
@MrNismopro Жыл бұрын
That’s a Magna 750. It’s a V45 not a V65. The V65 was an 1100.
@ronaldsondergaard18676 ай бұрын
I had magna, just got a vtx 1800...I will put my money on the magna...very quick little bikes
@bradwies40363 жыл бұрын
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
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
It’s an amazing bike. Most don’t realize the power these bikes really make
@randypullman11554 жыл бұрын
He doesn't get slapped until 10:25...
@No-timeforimbeciles8 ай бұрын
Okay maybe the the V45 had gone úp a little on my estimations, but a a V65 would hàve left them in dust !
@fs39943 жыл бұрын
So when is outrunning a big v twin cruiser something to brag about?
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t really bragging, just was out riding and having a good time with a friend and made a video on it lol
@fs39943 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels was referring to all the posts about outrunning a cruiser.
@ronaldsondergaard18676 ай бұрын
The 1800 driver was very heavy,,but things being equal..the magna should win,,,but damn close
@bertbarra10115 ай бұрын
The guy on the 1800 riding at 120 mph longterm without helmet and any eye protection 😳 how can he even see anything?
@tammygilbert68462 жыл бұрын
At 8:38 the dude was like let me get in this left lane and pass u
@jimspry74333 жыл бұрын
I started out with a red 150 honda dream My last bike in 305 super hawk 2 450 last was a clumsy goldwing
@portbogie28653 жыл бұрын
Helmets? Phhssshhh, we don't need no stickin helmets!
@tonymc38173 жыл бұрын
You won't out run my 1800 with me.
@jamesrevels3 жыл бұрын
Let’s line em up and see 😂
@achievementsman57253 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrevels if you can’t beat him I’ll try on the v65