Honda VF500C Magna V30 reviews

I have to agree. I owned a yellow 94 magna. I upgraded the rear shocks to a pair of werks and progressive springs for the front. I've owned both, sport bikes and cruisers. Though I like some of the big twins, the magna is hard to beat as a all around cruiser. It's nimble enough to hustle thru the curves, suttle enough to cruise the boluevard, but can and will take bigger V-Twins at the stop light. It's nice to see the surprise look on the faces of the Harley owners when you spank them. I would recommend a different saddle, because the stock one is okay for around town, but not for any long or even short trips. There is a cool two into one pipes that can be bought for these bikes. It's a de-tuned VFR engine that gets the job done in the midrange instead of the top end. It's a baby valkerie. I am planning on getting another one to go along with my sport bike so I can have one of each. Show less

I HAVE ALWAYS ROAD 4 CY ROAD BIKES STARTING WITH 76 CB 750,PUT MANY,MANY MILES ON THAT BIKE, HAVE HAD OTHER MAKES AND MODELS UP TO THE PURCHASE OF THE 2002 MAGNA, IT IS A BIKE THAT YOU LOOK FORWARD TO RIDE, IT IS SMOOTH AND FAIRLY QUICK, THE CHAIN IS A PAIN BUT YOU GET USED TO IT, FOR THE PRICE MY HARLY, AND HONDA RIDING FRENDS SEEM IMPRESSED, IT WILL STAY WITH THE VTX 1800 UP TO OVER A 100 FROM THE LINE, THE GAS MILAGE EVERY BODY COMPLANS ABOUT IS EASALY TAKEN CARE OF IF YOU PAY ATTENTION TO THE TRIP COUNTER, WITH THE EXTENDED WARRENTY HONDA HAS I HAVE 4 YEARS OF VERY FUN RIDING AHEAD, AND THEN IT WILL BE TIME FOR A NEW ONE, I LIKE OTHERS WISH HONDA WOULD PAY MORE ATTNTION TO THE V4S THEY HAVE A FOLOWING, IMPROVE ON IT, POSSIBLY IF NOT A V65, MAYBEE A 900 OR 1000, Show less

I don't know if the folks from Honda ever read this forum, but from the looks of things and the rave reviews here..THERE IS A MARKET OUT THERE FOR MAGNAS. I've owned my bright red Magna since '96 and it is by far the best bike I've ever had. (and I've been riding motorcycles since 1965). Sure it doesn't have a real long range as far as fuel, but this bike has not given me one ounce of problem since I've had it. I just love blowing the "doors" off my fellow Harley riders. I just wish Honda would pick up on this market instead of focusing on the "harley clones". (Wouldn't an 1100 version of the Magna just be plain awesome !!). Please, Honda, don't let this great bike die. Show less

Ok... I've had mine for 2 weeks now and i'm still grinning like an idiot.. this thing can flat out fly i was amazed with the power... i used to drive a rebel but this is amazing... go buy one you'll see Show less

Bought a highly customised Magna (my first bike) and loved it. It had a screen,paint job, cobra slash cut pipes which sounded fantastic, cobra pillion floorboards, driving lights etc. Now own a Triumph Sprint ST which is a sweet bike. The main reason I sold the Magna was its small fuel tank. If they could beef up the grunt to say 1100cc and have say an 18ltr tank it would be one horn machine. Show less

I've had plenty of twins in my day, but man, the first time I put a leg over the Magna was the last day I'll ever ride one again. This motor, all i can say is, WOW. This thing will purr like a kitten, then you hit the upper echelon of the tach and all heck breaks loose. This bike will flat out fly. It loves to cruise 100+ on the freeway, it loves to idle along the city streets. It handles better than any cruiser I've ever ridden. I would imagine that there isn't a cruiser out there that could stick with this bike in the twisties. I'm too old to lay on a tank, but I'm not to old to push this bike to its limits. I feel like I'm 16 again. If you want a fast cruiser that doesn't potato-potato along, this is the hot ticket. If you want a fast cruiser than doesn't weigh 300 extra pounds, this is the hot ticket. VTX's beware, this will blow your doors off in the twisties. Show less

Been riding and cross-country'ing my Magna for almost four years now. Never had a problem with the bike yet! To me the look (the symmetry and chrome overlay of the engine) is more important than the name of a motorcycle--and Magnas epitomize that. Show less

I bought the 2002, I can't imagine anything better. The ride is smooth, the sound is great, and I think she is beautiful. The dealer convinced me to try it, so I tested it against others...no comparison. I was hooked. The only drawback is lack of accessories that fit, most noteably hard sadlebags. A girl needs her stuff. Show less

Bike has good acceleration, but the handling is not up to par with it's power. Compared to Harley's, the steering is a little too fidgety, which gives you the feeling that it is not stable. Nevertheless, good inexpensive power cruiser. Only problem is it doesn't hold its price, and you can tweak any Harley to blow right passed it. Show less

Sweet ride,needs better aftermarket options.Ex:seats,windshields,etc.Also needs a 6th gear.Great buy though.$7,000 and still smokes a Harley!!! Show less