Honda VF 750 C Shadow vs Honda Magna (Supermagna) (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VF 750 C Shadowstacks up against the Honda Magna (Supermagna). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VF 750 C ShadowHonda Magna (Supermagna)
Model year20011988
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower89 hp88 hp
Torque70 Nm
Weight229 kg250 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-19 / 150/80-15

Honda VF 750 C Shadow vs Honda Magna (Supermagna) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VF 750 C Shadow and the Honda Magna (Supermagna) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VF 750 C Shadow brings 89 hp in a 229 kg package, while the Honda Magna (Supermagna) counters with 88 hp at 250 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: