| MODEL | HONDA VF 500C MAGNA V30 1984 - 1985 |
| Year | 1984 - 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° V-four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 60 x 44 mm / 2.36 x 1.73 in |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 50.7 kW / 68 hp @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm / 4.4 kgf-m / 31.7 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorised |
| Induction | 4x 32 mm CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Sealed O-ring chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm air-assisted telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, twin shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1483 mm / 58.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 180 kg / 397 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 196 kg / 432 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.19 L/100 km / 45.3 mpg |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h / 122 mph |
The V30 Magna was the cruiser version of Honda's new 500 cc V4, sold in the US alongside the VF500F Interceptor. Unlike the bigger Magnas it used chain drive, and it had a low 760 mm seat and a 16-inch rear wheel. Cycle's 1984 test found the smooth, strong engine the star and the soft suspension merely average, and rated it the best of that year's 500 cc customs.
