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The Honda Nighthawk 450 designated CB450SC'82 was sold in 1982. Two colors were available: Candy Wineberry Red and Cosmo Black Metallic. The "HONDA" wing tank emblem was gold. The tank and side cover stripes were chrome. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The wheels were highlighted black comstars. The front fender was chrome.
The Honda Nighthawk 450 designated CB450SC'82 was sold in 1982. Two colors were available: Candy Wineberry Red and Cosmo Black Metallic. The "HONDA" wing tank emblem was gold. The tank and side cover stripes were chrome. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The wheels were highlighted black comstars. The front fender was chrome.


  *Engine: 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin, 3-valve per cylinder
*Engine: 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin, 3-valve per cylinder
  *Carburetor: 30mm constant velocity
*Carburetor: 30mm constant velocity
  *Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
*Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
  *Suspension: VHD™ rear shocks Forks: Air-adjustable
*Suspension: VHD™ rear shocks Forks: Air-adjustable
  *Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in)
*Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in)
  *Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
*Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
  *Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
*Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
  *Weight: 178 kg (392.5 lb)
*Weight: 178 kg (392.5 lb)
  *The serial number began JH2PC054*CM000015.
*The serial number began JH2PC054*CM000015.
==1983==
==1983==
[[Image:1983_honda_Cb450sc.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Nighthawk 450]]
[[Image:1983_honda_Cb450sc.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Nighthawk 450]]
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The CB450SC'83 was sold in 1983 in one of two colors: Candy Wineberry Red or Black. The pinstripes on the red bike were black, but on the black bike they were gray. The Honda wing tank emblem was gold. The front fender was chrome. The wheels were cast alloy. The speedometer had a 105 mph (170 km) limit.
The CB450SC'83 was sold in 1983 in one of two colors: Candy Wineberry Red or Black. The pinstripes on the red bike were black, but on the black bike they were gray. The Honda wing tank emblem was gold. The front fender was chrome. The wheels were cast alloy. The speedometer had a 105 mph (170 km) limit.


  *Engine: 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin, 3-valve per cylinder
*Engine: 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin, 3-valve per cylinder
  *Carburetor: 30mm constant velocity
*Carburetor: 30mm constant velocity
  *Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
*Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
  *Suspension: VHD™ rear shocks Forks: Air-adjustable
*Suspension: VHD™ rear shocks Forks: Air-adjustable
  *Wheels: New cast alloy with tubeless tires
*Wheels: New cast alloy with tubeless tires
  *Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in)
*Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in)
  *Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
*Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
  *Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
*Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
  *Weight: 178 kg (392.5 lb)
*Weight: 178 kg (392.5 lb)
  *The serial number began JH2PC054*DM100001.
*The serial number began JH2PC054*DM100001.
==1984==
==1984==
[[Image:1984_honda_Cb450sc.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Nighthawk 450]]
[[Image:1984_honda_Cb450sc.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda Nighthawk 450]]
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  *Engine: 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin Valves: 3-valve per cylinder Pentroof™ head
*Engine: 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin Valves: 3-valve per cylinder Pentroof™ head
  *Balance: Dual counterbalancers
*Balance: Dual counterbalancers
  *Carburetor: 30mm constant velocity
*Carburetor: 30mm constant velocity
  *Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
*Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
  *Suspension: VHD™ rear shocks Forks: Air-adjustable
*Suspension: VHD™ rear shocks Forks: Air-adjustable
  *Wheels: New cast alloy with tubeless tires
*Wheels: New cast alloy with tubeless tires
  *Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in)
*Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in)
  *Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
*Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
  *Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
*Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
  *Weight: 178 kg (392.5 lb)
*Weight: 178 kg (392.5 lb)
  *The serial number began JH2PC054*EM100001.
*The serial number began JH2PC054*EM100001.
==1985==
==1985==
[[Image:1985_honda_Cb450sc.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Honda Nighthawk 450]]
[[Image:1985_honda_Cb450sc.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Honda Nighthawk 450]]

Revision as of 07:22, 3 October 2006

Engine 447cc parallel twin-cylinder
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 50.6mm
Compression Ratio 9.3 : 1
Carburetors Two 34mm constant velocity
Ignition Solid state
Starter Electric
Transmission Five speed plus overdrive sixth
Driveline O-ring sealed chain
Wheelbase 57.1 inches
Seat Height 30.9 inches
Fuel Capacity 3.2 gallons, including 0.5 gallon reserve
Wheels Cast alloy
Tires Front: 100/90 - 19 tubeless (Also heard 3.2/x-19)

Rear: 130/90 - 16 tubeless

Suspension Front: Air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings

Rear: VHD shocks

Brakes Front: Disc with twin-piston caliper

Rear: Drum

Dry Weight 392.5 pounds

The Honda CB450SC is a motorcycle.




1982

1982 Honda Nighthawk 450


The Honda Nighthawk 450 designated CB450SC'82 was sold in 1982. Two colors were available: Candy Wineberry Red and Cosmo Black Metallic. The "HONDA" wing tank emblem was gold. The tank and side cover stripes were chrome. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The wheels were highlighted black comstars. The front fender was chrome.

  • Engine: 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin, 3-valve per cylinder
  • Carburetor: 30mm constant velocity
  • Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
  • Suspension: VHD™ rear shocks Forks: Air-adjustable
  • Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in)
  • Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
  • Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
  • Weight: 178 kg (392.5 lb)
  • The serial number began JH2PC054*CM000015.

1983

1983 Honda Nighthawk 450


The CB450SC'83 was sold in 1983 in one of two colors: Candy Wineberry Red or Black. The pinstripes on the red bike were black, but on the black bike they were gray. The Honda wing tank emblem was gold. The front fender was chrome. The wheels were cast alloy. The speedometer had a 105 mph (170 km) limit.

  • Engine: 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin, 3-valve per cylinder
  • Carburetor: 30mm constant velocity
  • Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
  • Suspension: VHD™ rear shocks Forks: Air-adjustable
  • Wheels: New cast alloy with tubeless tires
  • Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in)
  • Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
  • Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
  • Weight: 178 kg (392.5 lb)
  • The serial number began JH2PC054*DM100001.

1984

1984 Honda Nighthawk 450


  • Engine: 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin Valves: 3-valve per cylinder Pentroof™ head
  • Balance: Dual counterbalancers
  • Carburetor: 30mm constant velocity
  • Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed
  • Suspension: VHD™ rear shocks Forks: Air-adjustable
  • Wheels: New cast alloy with tubeless tires
  • Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in)
  • Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
  • Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
  • Weight: 178 kg (392.5 lb)
  • The serial number began JH2PC054*EM100001.

1985

1985 Honda Nighthawk 450


The CB450SC'85 was sold in 1985 in one of two colors: Candy Empire Blue or Candy Andromeda Red. The pinstripes on the blue bike were light blue, but on the red unit they were red. The Honda wing tank emblem was silver. The "Nighthawk 450" side cover decal was silver and red. The front fender was chrome. The wheels were cast alloy. The speedometer had a 105 mph (170 km) limit. The engine was a 447cc 4-stroke SOHC 3-valve parallel twin. The transmission was a 6-speed. The serial number began JH2PC054*FM300001.

1986

1986 Honda Nighthawk 450


The CB450SC'86 was sold in 1986 in one of two colors: Candy Flair Blue or Candy Glory Red. The pinstripes on the blue bike were silver; but on the red bike they were black. The Honda wing tank emblem was silver. The "Nighthawk 450" side cover decal was silver. The front fender was painted the basic color (blue or red). The wheels were cast alloy. The speedometer had a 105 mph (170 km) limit. The engine was a 447cc 4-stroke SOHC 3-valve parallel twin. The transmission was a 6-speed. The serial number began JH2PC054*GM400001.