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

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  • Опубликовано: 16 авг 2020
  • Raced a buddy of mine on the 1800 VTX, lets see if I can beat him with half the displacement.
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Комментарии • 352

  • @bamcorpgaming5954
    @bamcorpgaming5954 3 года назад +60

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +2

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

    • @bamcorpgaming5954
      @bamcorpgaming5954 3 года назад

      @@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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      Agreed, unfortunately I doubt it will happen

    • @Droogie128
      @Droogie128 3 года назад +2

      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
      @ttchmp 2 года назад +1

      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
    @SebCarro.OccPsychology 3 года назад +42

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

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

    • @SebCarro.OccPsychology
      @SebCarro.OccPsychology 3 года назад

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      Awesome. I appreciate the support

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +3

      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
    @miporsche 3 года назад +6

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

      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
    @daneck5337 2 года назад +5

    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 !

  • @crashstitches79
    @crashstitches79 3 года назад +39

    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
      @WASTED__POTENTIAL 3 года назад +7

      Better yet, the V65

    • @mrlarrybobjr
      @mrlarrybobjr 3 года назад +1

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

    • @Sc-dn8dp
      @Sc-dn8dp 2 года назад

      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
      @mmoorehct 2 года назад

      @@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
      @Sc-dn8dp 2 года назад +2

      @@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..

  • @darylcastellaw
    @darylcastellaw Год назад +4

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

  • @randyosborn284
    @randyosborn284 3 года назад +9

    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!

  • @chappy4944
    @chappy4944 2 года назад +2

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

  • @nelsonphilip4520
    @nelsonphilip4520 7 дней назад

    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!

  • @bradlozano2571
    @bradlozano2571 2 года назад +6

    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....

  • @dwightsmith3590
    @dwightsmith3590 3 года назад

    What a FUN video! Loved it!

  • @KareemHadee
    @KareemHadee 9 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @musicmotorskate7540
    @musicmotorskate7540 3 года назад +1

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      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

  • @bigschnieders1931
    @bigschnieders1931 15 дней назад

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

  • @jefflb1961
    @jefflb1961 10 месяцев назад +2

    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
      @jamesrevels  10 месяцев назад

      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

  • @T23408
    @T23408 3 года назад +9

    Great vid, gotta love the magna

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +3

      Thank you, I had faith in the old Magna

  • @colbymooneyham1136
    @colbymooneyham1136 3 месяца назад

    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

  • @Flu_Tang_Clan
    @Flu_Tang_Clan 3 года назад +1

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

      It is a great first bike in my opinion

  • @arturorodriguez2234
    @arturorodriguez2234 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video....thanks cheers from Texas

  • @unreal2023
    @unreal2023 2 года назад +1

    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
      @EddySmith85 11 месяцев назад

      180? My speedometer only has to 145 lol

  • @realBkay
    @realBkay Месяц назад +2

    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
      @nelsonphilip4520 7 дней назад +1

      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!

  • @bikergamersoldierspy533
    @bikergamersoldierspy533 Месяц назад

    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.

  • @polly_sacharride
    @polly_sacharride 3 года назад +8

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

      Yea, that would have been an awesome bike

  • @nelsonphilip4520
    @nelsonphilip4520 7 дней назад

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

  • @edwardrahm5435
    @edwardrahm5435 3 года назад +11

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +4

      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
      @edwardrahm5435 3 года назад +2

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

    • @ronniec8038
      @ronniec8038 3 года назад

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

  • @shane35fowler
    @shane35fowler 3 года назад +2

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      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.

  • @Smittyschannel
    @Smittyschannel 3 года назад +10

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +3

      😂 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

  • @taylorfoster3408
    @taylorfoster3408 Год назад

    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.

  • @davidlafranchise4782
    @davidlafranchise4782 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @rodneybrimer5171
    @rodneybrimer5171 11 месяцев назад +1

    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!

  • @jakeedgell591
    @jakeedgell591 3 года назад +7

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +3

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

    • @jakeedgell591
      @jakeedgell591 3 года назад

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

    • @jjosue1971
      @jjosue1971 3 года назад +1

      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
      @dickiemcgeezacks9458 2 года назад +3

      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
      @beachsidebum 8 месяцев назад

      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

  • @4x4BMW
    @4x4BMW Год назад

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

  • @citizengoodman8023
    @citizengoodman8023 3 года назад

    Had 97 Magna. Fantastic bike!

  • @jamescrosley3625
    @jamescrosley3625 2 года назад

    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.

  • @ronniec8038
    @ronniec8038 3 года назад +6

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +2

      That would be a nice bike to have.

    • @ronniec8038
      @ronniec8038 3 года назад

      @@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.

  • @andrewleeper9172
    @andrewleeper9172 Год назад

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

  • @user-nm9tf8sv3l
    @user-nm9tf8sv3l 3 года назад +1

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

  • @Koltone_
    @Koltone_ Год назад

    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
      @jamesrevels  Год назад

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

  • @DickVanNiggz
    @DickVanNiggz 2 года назад +1

    I had a 1985 v30 magna as my first bike, just a baffle-less stock exhaust and jets and I was able to pull away from a cousins vtx1800, (thanks to some 7-8000 rpm launching and powershifting 😂) it feels good to be the underdog! 😂 that’s a strong running magna you’ve got!

    • @Giitzerland
      @Giitzerland Год назад

      Those V30's are super rare now, you're more likely to see a Super Magna, and those are getting very very hard to find in any decent condition.

    • @DickVanNiggz
      @DickVanNiggz Год назад

      @@Giitzerland that they definitely are, I really can’t recall if I ever saw another v30 on the road in all these years!

  • @samuelortiz1217
    @samuelortiz1217 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @Zennofobic
    @Zennofobic 2 года назад

    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
      @Zennofobic 2 года назад

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  2 года назад +1

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

    • @Zennofobic
      @Zennofobic 2 года назад

      @@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

  • @danield831
    @danield831 2 года назад +1

    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
      @jamesrevels  2 года назад +1

      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
      @JohnnieV 4 месяца назад

      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.

  • @louisvilaros9066
    @louisvilaros9066 3 года назад

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

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

  • @ElyPenner
    @ElyPenner Год назад

    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.

  • @phoenixarizona8441
    @phoenixarizona8441 4 месяца назад

    Badass wonder how they would do against a Goldwing 1500

  • @andriuskaseta6311
    @andriuskaseta6311 2 года назад +2

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

  • @kodyreynolds8288
    @kodyreynolds8288 3 года назад

    Is it tough to find parts for the v65? I was thinking of getting one.

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

      I honestly don’t know, I have a V45 and parts aren’t terribly difficult to find

    • @kodyreynolds8288
      @kodyreynolds8288 3 года назад

      @@jamesrevels oh ok. Appreciate you.

  • @stigjensen4818
    @stigjensen4818 3 года назад +1

    Haha, nice noise you bike makes! 🤟😛♥️

  • @GK-ud8dv
    @GK-ud8dv 2 года назад +1

    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___
    @PHIGHTING___ 4 месяца назад

    Magna 750 best bike ever. Thankx for the awesome video

  • @davidlafranchise4782
    @davidlafranchise4782 8 месяцев назад

    Nice shifting!!!

  • @TheRextc
    @TheRextc 3 года назад +3

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      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

  • @99sflores
    @99sflores 3 года назад

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

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

  • @fabioarias4846
    @fabioarias4846 3 года назад +1

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

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

  • @Bloodbain88
    @Bloodbain88 3 года назад

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

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

  • @leandrogonza
    @leandrogonza 3 года назад +4

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      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
      @leandrogonza 3 года назад

      @@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

  • @jimspry7433
    @jimspry7433 3 года назад

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

  • @williamscott1990
    @williamscott1990 Год назад

    Wonder how you would do against a vn 2000

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  Год назад

      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

  • @xpingjoc
    @xpingjoc 3 года назад

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      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
      @MatthewWheatiesClark 3 года назад

      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
      @xpingjoc 3 года назад

      Thanks guys.

  • @williamscott1990
    @williamscott1990 Год назад

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

  • @amitycolley6550
    @amitycolley6550 3 года назад +1

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

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

  • @Giitzerland
    @Giitzerland Год назад

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

  • @tythatguy1
    @tythatguy1 3 года назад

    What pipes on the magna she screams and I love it lol

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

      Good luck finding them, I haven’t seen anything like them anywhere. They was on the bike when I bought it. I have been told they are called Megaphone by Jardine. I have a 4 into 2 style exhaust rather than the 4 individual pipes

  • @theprofiler8531
    @theprofiler8531 3 года назад +9

    I alway hope Honda will build another magna.

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

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

  • @Chittybang1821
    @Chittybang1821 Год назад +1

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

  • @S1kTh66
    @S1kTh66 3 года назад

    So helmets are not mandatory around there?

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      Nope, there is no laws on riding gear. I’ve seen people in flip flops, shorts, and a t shirt and that’s it

  • @mikerichardson6546
    @mikerichardson6546 Месяц назад

    You should try a v65 they’re great bikes.

  • @bobrowley4346
    @bobrowley4346 3 года назад +1

    Damn that thing sounds good.

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      Thank you. I love the way it sounds

    • @jamescrosley3625
      @jamescrosley3625 2 года назад

      I feel like they sound like angry 4 wheelers

  • @kevincarolina5491
    @kevincarolina5491 3 года назад +1

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      Only one way to find out lol

    • @mrlarrybobjr
      @mrlarrybobjr 3 года назад

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

    • @MatthewWheatiesClark
      @MatthewWheatiesClark 3 года назад

      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
      @dco956 2 года назад

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

    • @americanme3239
      @americanme3239 Год назад

      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.

  • @misfitmechanics1981
    @misfitmechanics1981 2 года назад

    It must be a magna thing with the second gear. My v30 does the same thing under fast shifting

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  2 года назад +1

      Hopefully it doesn’t do it on the race track in a few weeks

    • @misfitmechanics1981
      @misfitmechanics1981 2 года назад

      @@jamesrevels I wish you the best brother. And be safe.

    • @torbjrnhelmersen537
      @torbjrnhelmersen537 2 года назад

      My 1999 vf750c (Magna) does it as well

  • @fatTony463
    @fatTony463 3 года назад

    Sorry about your loss in family, nice work with vtx 1800.. Go magna Go magna. Nothing says America like(Walmart choice) on Hondas.😁

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      Thanks for the condolences. The Magna never ceases to amaze me

  • @jayrad1973
    @jayrad1973 3 года назад +3

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      They are definitely fun bikes. I love mine

    • @crod2165
      @crod2165 3 года назад

      Had an 80-CB750 Custom. Bike was fast.

  • @johnwhan7288
    @johnwhan7288 2 года назад

    Best cuzing video ive seen thx

  • @bigfootoutdoors90
    @bigfootoutdoors90 3 года назад

    Man, I have an 02 VTX 1800R, that lil 750 got some ass! I’ve made that same second gear short shift a couple times on my VTX, total ooff moment! 😂😂

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +2

      I’ve done it a few times 🤣 it’s embarrassing lol. The Magna is a pretty quick bike for sure.

  • @burninggraphite
    @burninggraphite 3 года назад +6

    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
      @mrlarrybobjr 3 года назад

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

    • @burninggraphite
      @burninggraphite 3 года назад

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

    • @mrlarrybobjr
      @mrlarrybobjr 3 года назад

      @@burninggraphite not stock

    • @mrlarrybobjr
      @mrlarrybobjr 3 года назад +1

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

    • @mrlarrybobjr
      @mrlarrybobjr 3 года назад

      Probably Harley Davidson makes one.

  • @portbogie2865
    @portbogie2865 2 года назад

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

  • @gregmeeks2753
    @gregmeeks2753 3 года назад

    WOW !!!

  • @quintinlindsey7967
    @quintinlindsey7967 3 года назад +1

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +2

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

  • @patrickdionne2333
    @patrickdionne2333 3 года назад +1

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      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
      @patrickdionne2333 3 года назад

      @@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!

  • @jeffroy36
    @jeffroy36 3 года назад

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

  • @Bubba-oo5ny
    @Bubba-oo5ny 3 года назад

    What is the fuel range on that bike?

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

      I get about 100 miles give or take a bit out of a tank. It’s just 3.5 gallons

    • @Bubba-oo5ny
      @Bubba-oo5ny 3 года назад

      @@jamesrevels App the info

  • @jamesravencraft8789
    @jamesravencraft8789 3 года назад +1

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

  • @mrfourtysevenman
    @mrfourtysevenman Год назад

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

  • @carandme1
    @carandme1 5 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @jorgefranco7414
    @jorgefranco7414 10 месяцев назад +1

    Tuve esa moto por muchos años, excelente potencia!

    • @shebysobreruedas
      @shebysobreruedas 5 месяцев назад

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

    • @jorgefranco7414
      @jorgefranco7414 5 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @shebysobreruedas
      @shebysobreruedas 5 месяцев назад

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

    • @jorgefranco7414
      @jorgefranco7414 4 месяца назад

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

  • @ActicAnDroid
    @ActicAnDroid 3 года назад +12

    11:35

  • @tammygilbert6846
    @tammygilbert6846 2 года назад

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

  • @phillipmoyte1063
    @phillipmoyte1063 3 года назад +1

    So my magna 94 is pretty freaking fast

  • @FunAllDayLong4353
    @FunAllDayLong4353 10 месяцев назад

    Why not swap the engine for a VFR800? Also sounds like the carbs might need a clean.

  • @gregmeeks2753
    @gregmeeks2753 3 года назад +2

    THAT 1800 IS PULLIN LIKE 1800 POUNDS THO !

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +2

      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
      @gregmeeks2753 3 года назад

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад +1

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

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

  • @drewfernelius3330
    @drewfernelius3330 2 года назад

    Thats all rider right there

  • @carlosjusto5032
    @carlosjusto5032 3 года назад +2

    Love my honda magna 750..

    • @juliancrooks7559
      @juliancrooks7559 3 года назад

      There is no wrong bike, just wrong one for you. Find the one you love and ride the hell out of it.

  • @tonyranzino6560
    @tonyranzino6560 2 года назад

    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.

  • @DRSmith-wq4td
    @DRSmith-wq4td 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @jamesjohnson6261
    @jamesjohnson6261 3 года назад

    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
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

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

  • @randypullman1155
    @randypullman1155 3 года назад +1

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

  • @_y0ur_l0cal_fortnite_boy_21
    @_y0ur_l0cal_fortnite_boy_21 3 года назад

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

    • @jamesrevels
      @jamesrevels  3 года назад

      They are amazing bikes for sure

  • @adifchanel
    @adifchanel 7 месяцев назад

    I have supermagna V45

  • @ronaldsondergaard1867
    @ronaldsondergaard1867 2 месяца назад

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

  • @ronaldsondergaard1867
    @ronaldsondergaard1867 2 месяца назад

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