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The '''[[Honda]] CB 450SC Nighthawk''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] in 1982. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 9000 RPM. 




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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90 -19 front [[tire]] and a 130/90 -16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 272mm disc in the front and a 140mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks 124.5mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm 97mm wheel travel. The CB450SC Nighthawk was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 178 kg / 392 lbs.
It came with a 100/90 -19 front [[tire]] and a 130/90 -16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 272mm disc in the front and a 140mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks 124.5mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm 97mm wheel travel. The CB450SC Nighthawk was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 178 kg / 392 lbs.
== Photos ==
 
[[File:Honda-CB750SC-82.jpg|600px|Honda CB450SC Nighthawk]]
[[File:Honda-CB-450SC--1.jpg|600px|Honda CB450SC Nighthawk]]
[[File:Honda-CB450SC.jpg|600px|Honda CB450SC Nighthawk]]
[[File:Honda-CB-450SC.jpg|600px|Honda CB450SC Nighthawk]]
 
== Overview ==
 
 
 
 






==1982 Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk==
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File:honda-cb-450sc-nighthawk-1982-1982-1.jpg|600px|1982 Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk
File:honda-cb-450sc-nighthawk-1982-1982-0.jpg|600px|1982 Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk
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The 1982 MY Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 447cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse, paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 45 horsepower at 9000 rpm.


In addition, it has been fitted with a dual seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum, die-cast aluminum wheels, analogue instrumentation dials and wide handlebars.




== Photos ==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:Honda-CB750SC-82.jpg|600px|Honda CB450SC Nighthawk
File:Honda-CB-450SC--1.jpg|600px|Honda CB450SC Nighthawk
File:Honda-CB450SC.jpg|600px|Honda CB450SC Nighthawk
File:Honda-CB-450SC.jpg|600px|Honda CB450SC Nighthawk
</gallery>


== Specifications ==


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Latest revision as of 17:38, 6 June 2020

Honda-CB750SC-82.jpg
Honda CB450SC Nighthawk
Manufacturer
Also called CB 450 SC Nighthawk
Production 1982 -
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder,
Compression ratio 9.1:1
Ignition Solid state
Transmission 6 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks 124.5mm wheel travel
Rear: Swing arm 97mm wheel travel
Brakes Front: Single 272mm disc
Rear: 140mm Drum
Front Tire 100/90 -19
Rear Tire 130/90 -16
Weight 178 kg / 392 lbs (dry),
Oil Filter K&N KN-111[1]
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal
Manuals Service Manual

The Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda in 1982. Claimed horsepower was 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 9000 RPM.


Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder,. The engine featured a 9.1:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90 -19 front tire and a 130/90 -16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 272mm disc in the front and a 140mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks 124.5mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm 97mm wheel travel. The CB450SC Nighthawk was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 178 kg / 392 lbs.



1982 Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk[edit | edit source]

The 1982 MY Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 447cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse, paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 45 horsepower at 9000 rpm.

In addition, it has been fitted with a dual seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, a telescopic front fork, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum, die-cast aluminum wheels, analogue instrumentation dials and wide handlebars.


Photos[edit | edit source]

Specifications[edit | edit source]

Make Model Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk
Year 1982 -
Engine Type Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder,
Displacement 447 cc / 27.2 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 75 X 50.6mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.1:1
Induction 2x 34mm constant velocity
Ignition Solid state
Starting Electric
Max Power 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension Telescopic forks 124.5mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Swing arm 97mm wheel travel
Front Brakes Single 272mm disc
Rear Brakes 140mm Drum
Front Tire 100/90 -19
Rear Tire 130/90 -16
Dry Weight 178 kg / 392 lbs
Fuel Capacity 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.