Honda CB450SC Nighthawk

Honda CB450SC Nighthawk
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	CB 450 SC Nighthawk
Production	1982 -
Class	[[:Category:Standard motorcycles|Standard]] [[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
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),
Fuel Capacity	14 Liters / 3.7 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

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

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.

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Overview

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