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Title: Is a VFR700 engine same as V45?
Post by: dgc67 on April 23, 2008, 12:57:31 PM

Does anyone know if a 1985 VFR700 (sportbike) is the same basic engine (motormounts, size etc...) as a 1985 V45 magna VF700C? I am certain there are internal differences and possibly carb as well. The reason I ask is I saw a VFR for sale as a parts bike and it got me to thinking about an engine swap for more power. I am finding results showing the magna with 64 hp and the vfr with about 85 hp.

Title: Re: Is a VFR700 engine same as V45?
Post by: Greg Cothern on April 23, 2008, 04:35:32 PM

I dont think the engine mounts are the same....There is a difference.

Title: Re: Is a VFR700 engine same as V45?
Post by: trapper on April 23, 2008, 06:15:06 PM

The engine is the same, but the motor mounts are different as Greg states. I have read of guys swapping them with some modifications to the mounting. Don't know about the carbs, but I'll check the manual and post a reply if I can remember to do it...

Title: Re: Is a VFR700 engine same as V45?
Post by: dgc67 on April 25, 2008, 09:53:22 AM

Figures. After I posted I realized that a big difference is that mine is shaft drive and the vfr is chain.

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