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  The 1983 Honda Magna V45 was one of Honda's most versatile "cruiser" style motorcycles. Although cruisers are typically constructed for road comfort and sometimes lack horsepower, the Magna V45 boasts both power and comfort. By mounting a small but powerful engine to the frame of a cruiser, Honda helped establish the "power cruiser" category with the Magna.
  
  

Engine

• The 1983 Honda Magna V45 features a V4, liquid cooled engine. The engine has a bore of 70 mm, a stroke of 49 mm and a displacement of 748 cc. The bike uses a drive chain and has a 5-speed transmission with a multi-plate clutch.
  
  

Chassis

• The Magna V45 has a wet weight of 538 pounds. The length of the bike is 93 inches and the wheelbase is 65 inches. The seat sits 28 inches high and the handle bars are 31.5 inches wide. The cast alloy wheels measure 17 inches by 3 inches in the front, 15 inches by 3.5 inches in the back. The front tires are size 120/80-17, the back tires 150/80-17. The brake system consists of a 12.4 inch disc in the front and a shoe drum in the back. The fuel tank holds 3.6 gallons of gasoline with a .8 gallon reserve tank.
  
  

Performance

• This bike gets an estimated 38 mpg. At 60 mph, in fifth gear, the rpm is 3980. The maximum speed is 102 mph, which can be reached in 12.76 seconds.