Maduras were only made for about two years due to the fact they were about maintenance free. Suzuki service departments never saw them again. They resolved that issue in subsequent models.

@user-zy3zd3sx2d

6 ай бұрын

They came in 700 and 1200 models. I loved the GV1200GL. All except the front brakes weren't beefy enough.

It was ❤at first sight when I saw the Madura! I worked at a steel plant, and one of our new hires rolled up on her. He was just out of the Army, and wanted to sell her. I bought her on the spot. She only had 2500 miles on her. I’ve owned a few bikes, but this one was my Best Ever!! I’d never even heard of Madura, but pleasantly Surprised! Seating position was excellent, handlebars were just tall enough, and the seat was firm, but soft. The engine was powerful, just loud enough, and very responsive to the throttle! Thank you so much for this video. It brought back many great memories to me. 👍❤🏍

@Adikxx

6 ай бұрын

Pleasure to read your comment. I love that bike too !

@crod2165

6 күн бұрын

Had 2 magna's v65 at different times. Depends who is riding them too. Could launch good with front tire off the ground at times. Bad ass bike.

I had an 83 V65, it was smooth and fast. Great bike, I upgraded the seat, with a Corbin saddle.

@rbiz67

16 күн бұрын

I still own my 83 Magna . Wanted it since high-school. Still runs like a scalded dog! When I can't ride anymore, I'm willing it to my son! (A hardcore sport bike rider) Maybe then he'll be ready to take it easy ,lay back ,and still twist the wind up! Be safe, y'all ! Respect all! Head on a swivel! And God Bless y'all 🙏

Hola soy de Panamá y tengo la única Suzuki Madura GV 1200 en todo el país, el vídeo estuvo bueno

@kadirh3024

2 ай бұрын

Hola amigo, también soy de Panamá... Aún tienes esa moto? Me gustaría verla Bro... Yo quiero comprar una Magna 1985 que vi hace poco en venta. Saludos. Déjame tu IG para seguirte

Thank you so much for doing this video! I'm so glad to see such a good comparison of these two old muscle bikes. Your bikes are gorgeous.

I remember Cycle World testing the Madura, they said the Madura rear suspension jacking up and down from driveshaft torque was much more controlled than on the Magna.

Weighing 185 lbs, Desoto Memorial speedway (sea level), 10:17 @ 126 - 1983 V65. Amoco 93.5 gas with a modified intake. The anti-dive front end with the 8-piston dual disks was phenomenal! Nice video.

V65 was a dream-bike for me. Couldn't afford one at the time between 83-85 but in early 86 looking at the showroom floor I decided to put my money into a new Yamaha VMax and was quite happy.🙂 Your Roll-On results were actually surprising.👍

@supermans5000

7 ай бұрын

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Magna's power hits hardest in high rpm's. He even said that it revs higher and happier, so I was surprised that the comparison was gear by gear instead of speed

@chadochocincofan85

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. I've owned 2 V65 magnas. I could start off in second gear and not shift till 90 which catapults you to over 100 quickly.@@smokeystriper

I had a Suzuki Madura in 2000, it was strong, fast, mean and comfortable. There was only one downside, it had a very little tank and used a lot of petrol......Had to spend a lot of time at the gasstation....

@Adikxx

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting

@ZackaryMac

9 ай бұрын

I had a Madura also, and definitely agree it was thirsty, and had a tiny tank. Useless range if you planned on traveling. But it was fun! Second gear wheelies with a passenger, clutch already out and rolling...just crack the throttle and hang on!

I don’t know how but I’ve never seen a Madura. I owned a first gen v45 and loved it. Thinking back I feel like I didn’t appreciate it as much as it deserved.

I called to test ride a 700 and they intentionally had a 1200 ready. I told them I can't ride that big thing and they were like sure you can! My test ride lasted over a half hour when I called (they thought I crashed) and said I'll take it! lol

Great video!!! Really that was informative and for people who have never seen either model in real life, it puts things in perspective... thanks guys you rock!

@Adikxx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

My Father owned an 83' Magna (1st yr, only stock bike to make it to the 10sec ¼ mile bracket). I was 24 at the time, but that thang pulled like a monster from 1st to 5th. Scared me, but I loved it! 84 models, Honda detuned them to make more lowend torque.

@Adikxx

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting, it's appreciated.

@allanmcelroy9840

7 ай бұрын

Oh? I understood it was detuned in general

@Hoprgras

7 ай бұрын

@@allanmcelroy9840 it was. 84 was also when they came out with the Sabre v4. The 84 Magna having the 83 power, was going to take away attractiveness from the new bike. Reminds me of those V6 Taurus SHO's were faster than the V8 Mustangs of that time.

@kannermw

2 ай бұрын

'83 Magna has only 106 rwhp. The 1/4 mile time posted just under 11 sec. was posted by Pee Wee Gleason a professional rider who I understand weighed a mere 130 lbs 😂. The rider technique, light weight, and abuse to clutch to have achieved that key 1/4 time but not something any average rider could ever do to their bike parked in garage. Where did you get the false information the '84-'85 models were detuned to make more low end torque? They simply lost power due to more stringent emissions compliance. You want that same arm pulling power in a modern bike? A Kawasaki Versys 1000 is about the same weight with slightly more power and torque throughout the rpm range with better fuel economy and way better handling characteristics and comfort. I had graduated from high school the year prior to the first V65 Magna release and fondly remember the tv commercials. Honda had great marketing back then and achieved a new milestone. However, by today's standards these bikes are far from anything special and much more dangerous for inexperienced riders. Per my understanding they will squat when using engine braking due to drive shaft. Use too much late engine braking while entering a corner and the reduced ground clearance will have you scraping valuable bits on the ground and later doing the same to clean your shorts later.

I had a 83 V65 , I ran tha Hell out of it! I raced everything that I came across, never got beat! I did break the driveshaft at the motor, it cost me a grand for Eddie Hills In Wichita Falls to fix it 😂 I still ride my current bike is a 2018 MT-09 , I would love to have another 83 V-65 if I could find one In good condition, Great video guys!

I remember there being a Madura back then, vaguely, but no details. I went through several Hondas from then, V65 Magna and Sabre, CB900F (have had two), and then went bike free for a long time but got back in on a 98 Suzuki Bandit, 01 FZ1, 2000 ZX12R Ninja. That Ninja was very fast. Got off sport bikes and onto a Harley then ended up getting an 83 Honda CB1100F and a 79 Honda CBX and have those three to this day.

The straight line performance difference between a V65 Magna and a 1200 Madura was very small. The Magna had a tendency to lift the front wheel if you were not practiced in launching it hard, where as the Madura could be launched rather aggressively without this worry. For what its worth, the magazines of the time claimed the Madura was the faster bike through the 1/4 mile, if but a couple tenths of a second. The V65 Magna was known for having issues with its cams due to a claimed oiling problem, however i never heard of an engine problem associated with the Madura. The V-Max pretty much made both of these bikes obsolete to anyone that was serious about wanting a performance cruiser.

@Adikxx

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for leaving a comment

This was great! I'd love to see one with a 3rd gen Honda Magna!

You put a lot of work into this video!

@Adikxx

Жыл бұрын

Indeed👈

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I fell in love with Madura at first sight, and I still want her. I also really like Magna, and she was my favorite until I saw Madura.

Me and my Dad are going to open a automotive shop in Jesus name and all God's people said amen! My Dad deserves it

Hmm, they did the speed test with low end grunt. Being DOHC engine design top end test would have been interesting.

They must like replacing tires. Nice vid

My Dad had a 84 magna when I was a kid I want the same one best bike ever in my opinion

I have three v65 Magnas.. an 83, 84 and 85.. I have an 84 V65 Sabre too.. love them honda V4s

@Adikxx

5 ай бұрын

Great bikes. Quite collectable.

cool comparison of rare motorcycles

The burning the back tire bullshit really pissed me off ! I had a Magna and two Sabres. That madora couldn't keep up with any one of them in a Canyon. Just to be fair neither could a huyabusa or a vmax. Both of those bikes would Take Me in a 1/4 mile though😉

@ValkyrieRiderIPT

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. Burning the back tire is about the stupidest shit anyone can do.

Много красиви класики 😍

Correction on the V65. 1. It was build in Ohio. Because Harley Davidson complained to the Government in 1982, the US applied a 45% tariff on any bike over 700cc. So, in 83, you stopped seeing 750cc bikes, and started to see 700cc, and Honda opened a plant in Ohio to make anything over 700cc (also, they made car there too). 2. The Pipes on the V86 are not the original. This ones on it now suck.

My thinking is that the gear ratios may be a bit different. An interesting comparison may be to look at the rpm;s and try to find a gear that matches both.

Have an 86 V65 which I took out for a spin yesterday.

I own a madura 1200..it's awesome...I also own a Stratoliner and love it as well.

@Adikxx

3 ай бұрын

Brilliant bikes. Thanks for watching !

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The burn outs are stupid..risking damage to bikes ..they truly don't respect these machines..

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Where did you get the clear clutch cover for the magna? This will fit right on my super manga

@Adikxx

8 ай бұрын

There is a guy in the UK who makes custom covers, i send mine to him for conversion.

@motocyklowywagabunda7038

5 ай бұрын

Do you have any contact or web site for him, I have Magna V65 and that transparent clutch cover looks great.@@Adikxx

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲♥️♥️♥️♥️🌎🌎🌎🍓🍓🤪 I've owned and ridden a 1983 V45 Sabre, a 1986 V45 Sabre (700cc), and now I'm riding an 84 V65 Sabre. It's too bad Suzuki didn't make a Sabre version of their Maduro engine. I had never heard of Suzuki's Maduro up until a few years ago, and have never seen one in person. I appreciate your comparison, Thank You.

Awesome

Good job

Nice. I had an '88 V45 Super Magna for a while. Always loved the V65, and in my research I discovered the Madura 1200. Ive never seen a Madura on the road, but have seen some very nice customs on line.

@beecoo66

Жыл бұрын

My Buddy had one, cool bike, I had a 85 Nighthawk S, Performance in town was simular but out on the hwy he would get me.......

I disagree on brakes as my engine dose most of my madura braking I rarely touch my brakes

Would've appreciated to see some real and proper races. Especially since you just the magna revs higher. Let it rev.

Yes, this Magna doesn't have a stock exhaust.

if you dropped a gear and got into the power band they both would do better . i think the magna still would win

That Macs exhaust on the Magna in your video sounds like crap.. at least through whatever mic you were using.. neither bike sounded good on here..

@Adikxx

5 ай бұрын

Indeed Magna sounds crap👈

Never heard about the Madura😮

To ta sama magna ? Sprzed kilku lat?

@Adikxx

Жыл бұрын

Tak. 10 lat pod nasza opieka.

je serais curieux de voir les même épreuves avec l'échappement d'origine sur le Honda...

@adrianwieszczycki4690

Жыл бұрын

Myślę że nie ma piękniejszych kominów niż oryginalne z Magny🙂

@patapouf75

Жыл бұрын

@@adrianwieszczycki4690 et ajuster les jets sur un ancêtre de 40ans, 4 carburateurs, sans ratées... c'est très difficile...

The magna will run circles around the suzuki

@Adikxx

9 ай бұрын

Everybody is keen to say it but it's not true. They pull about the same. In some cases like high gear/low rpm pulls Madura does even a tiny bit better.

And you test ride in ‘shorts’ ? Madness

The 1100 magna need the oil modification kit it is a factory defect

@neccron9956

4 ай бұрын

The oil mod was needed only for the 83-85. The last year, 86, Honda changed how the heads were oiled. You could still added the mod, but not needed (I do have it on my 84 & 86).

I know my V65magna will outrun alot of old Skool bikes

why do those stupid burnouts?

@Adikxx

Жыл бұрын

Shitty video i know. Apologies for filming those shitty bikes and wasting your time.

@stevemaslow703

Жыл бұрын

I liked the video

@johnmcaleese8459

9 ай бұрын

@@stevemaslow703 I'm fairly sure there was some sarcasm there. Rightfully so.

tbh you didnt gave the magna a fair roll race

Madura eats tires in burn outs.

Madura sounds better by A MILE

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Full face helmet, gloves, leather jacket but wearing shorts. Ok. LOL!

buy some boots...

Riding in shorts is not safe😢

@Adikxx

3 ай бұрын

Yep, it's not at all.

Didn't see the point of wasting good tires by burn ups.Serously childish

@Adikxx

3 күн бұрын

You also didn't see that tires were old junk and needed replacement. Burnout is the best way to end the shitty tire and we did it having tonnes of fun.

@rubo1964

3 күн бұрын

@@Adikxx ok cool makes sense now

Performance comparison criteria: most tire smoke and quickest from 700 to 1200 rpm. Never exceed 1400 rpm. Brilliant.

@Adikxx

2 ай бұрын

Performance comparison you described would be very strange.. Unless you'd be interested in assessing smoothness of idle or something like that💁‍♂️ In this video we took those bike from standstill to red line from 1st to 3rd gear on two seperate runs. Then we took them to open road and did another 5 runs to see how they go from given speeds to assess flexibility of those motors from low rpm through to midrange(about 3k rpm to 6k- 7k rpm) In other words we covered both all types of acceleration thus the conclusions we get from your comments are: A) you didn't watch the video in full.. or B)you're sad penis(gotta keep the language civilised) who had a bad day and wants to talk shit for no reason.

@schzx14

2 ай бұрын

@@Adikxx I watched it in full. But I also have a sad penis.

the pulls on the bike were BS... You backed out of the Magna before the Carburetors all had the bellaphrams pull the main jets into play. Around 7,000 RPM's to 12,000 RPM's is where you feel the real difference between the 2 bikes. Because of gear ratio differences between the 2 bikes, the rolling test is flawed. Pick a speed and let the driver pick a gear and roll.....

The burnouts are a waste!

@Adikxx

Ай бұрын

Huge fun

😂what do you gainby making the bike smoke

@Adikxx

8 ай бұрын

Climate change

Burn outs with brakes on is cheating,I’m not even gonna mention how I feel bout blocking the front wheels,so lame.

Bull crap , no comparison on the performance, I’ve owned both , magna destroyed the Suzuki, next time do a real test , again I’ve owned both , i kept the magna !!!

@Adikxx

2 ай бұрын

I still own both and that was 100% real. How can i make it unreal? Your comment is ridiculous..

Riding in shorts... this is not very intelligent....

Both bikes sound like shit and why would you ever take off the OEM pipes on the Magna and replace with those POS!?!?!?

@Adikxx

2 ай бұрын

1. I replaced the OEM Magna pipes as they rotted to scrap and bike failed MOT(or to be precise - it's equivalent) It meant that it could not be legally ridden on the road. New OEM pipes from Honda were discontued so my only option was MAC system which was new and at affordable price. Hopefully this satisfies your curiosity. 2.Magna sounds shit on ANY exhaust,(stock or aftermarket)as it's just a shitty sounding engine overall. Any complaints to be directed to Honda, they built the bike not me. 3. When it comes to Madura and it's sound i'll unveil to you that until now i only heard positive comments about it. You're the 1st person to say that is sounds bad. This means that you're in tiny minority so you're voice sadly becomes meaningless.