Honda CB450SC Nighthawk
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.
Honda CB450SC Nighthawk | |
Manufacturer | |
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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 |
EngineEdit
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.
ChassisEdit
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 NighthawkEdit
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.
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SpecificationsEdit
Make Model | Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk |
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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 |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.