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The V65 engine did not share any parts with the V45, but the designs were very similar, just on a larger scale.

The engine was universally praised for its broad range of massive power. Various mechanical and cosmetic changes were introduced over the years, but the basic core of the Magna remained the same.Ī year after the introduction of the V45 Magna & Sabre, came the V65 Magna an 1100cc V-Four producing more power than any other Honda at the time. In 1984, Honda sleeved down the engine in response to tarriff rate hikes for 750's, and the Magna became the VF700C. The V45 engine was remarkably narrow, being only 16 inches wide, and had perfect primary balance, making for a smooth engine. The concept probably came about as a loose derivation from the NR500 oval pistoned V-Four racer. The V-Four design had only been used a few times in the history of Motorcycles, most noteably by Matchless. The V-Four engine was very prominent in Honda's early 80's line-up, with the Interceptor's, Magna's and Sabre's. The serial number began JH2PC130*FM100001. The engine was a 498cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission. The chrome exhaust system was a 4-into-2. The headlight was chrome and rectangular. The 1985 VF500C V30 Magna was sold in one of two colors: Black or Candy Wineberry Red. The California serial number began JH2PC1317EM000004 while the rest of the United States models began JH2PC1300EM000028.

The "HONDA" fuel tank logo was straight, not curved in this first year. Two colors were available: Candy Andromeda Red and Black. The 1984 Honda Magna V30, designated VF500C'84 (VF500CL'84 in California), was sold in 1984.