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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Nighthawk: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda | |name = '''Honda CB 550 Nighthawk''' | ||
|image = | |image = [[File:1983-Honda-CB550SC-Red-426-1.jpg|frameless]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = [[Honda]] | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1983 - 1984 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = [[Standard]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 58.4mm x 58.4mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 9.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = 74.96 HP (55.9 KW) @ 9500RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = 4x30mm Keihin carburetors | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|DPR8EA-9}} '83 | |ignition = | ||
|battery = {{battery|YB12AL-A}} '83 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '83 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB12AL-A}} '83 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 5 Speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: Shaft <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}} | |frame = | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|130/90-16}} | |suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br> | ||
|rake_trail = | Rear: Swing arm | ||
|wheelbase = | |brakes =Front: Single 320mm disc <br>Rear: Drum | ||
|length = | |front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}} | ||
|width = | |rear_tire = {{tire|130/90-16}} | ||
|height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|seat_height = | |wheelbase = 56.69 inches (1440 mm) | ||
|dry_weight = | |length = | ||
|wet_weight = | |width = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |height = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |seat_height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |dry_weight = | ||
|turning_radius = | |wet_weight = 207.0 kg | ||
|related = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|competition = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = [[Kawasaki KZ550H]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550E]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Honda | The '''[[Honda]] CB 550 Nighthawk''' was a Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] in 1982. It could reach a top speed of 116 mph (186 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 26.92 ft/lbs (36.5 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 73.35 HP (54.7 KW) @ 9500 RPM. | ||
==Overview== | |||
This is a 550 Four performance cruiser, factory rated at 75 bhp at 9500 rpm, 36.5 lb.-ft. at 8000 rpm. Potent [[air-cooled]], [[DOHC]], link-plate cam chain, four valves per cylinder, offset [[rocker arm]]s with hydraulic lash adjusters, plain bearing crankshaft, helical [[primary gears]], hydraulic multi-plate wet clutch, six-speed transmission, shaft final drive. | This is a 550 Four performance cruiser, factory rated at 75 bhp at 9500 rpm, 36.5 lb.-ft. at 8000 rpm. Potent [[air-cooled]], [[DOHC]], link-plate cam chain, four valves per cylinder, offset [[rocker arm]]s with hydraulic lash adjusters, plain bearing crankshaft, helical [[primary gears]], hydraulic multi-plate wet clutch, six-speed transmission, shaft final drive. | ||
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The Nighthawk's tall sixth gear is made for highway cruising at a leisurely pace, bringing engine rpm at 60 mph down to 4400 rpm from fifth gear's 5200 rpm. | The Nighthawk's tall sixth gear is made for highway cruising at a leisurely pace, bringing engine rpm at 60 mph down to 4400 rpm from fifth gear's 5200 rpm. | ||
==Engine== | |||
A 58.4mm [[bore]] x 58.4mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 572.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 100/90-19 front [[tire]] and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 320mm disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm. The wheelbase was 56.69 inches (1440 mm) long. | |||
==1983== | ==1983== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery mode="packed-hover"> | ||
Image:1983_honda_Cb550sc.jpg|1983 Honda Nighthawk 550 | Image:1983_honda_Cb550sc.jpg|1983 Honda Nighthawk 550 | ||
Image:1983-Honda-CB550SC-Black-0.jpg|1983 Honda Nighthawk 550 (CB550SC) in Black | Image:1983-Honda-CB550SC-Black-0.jpg|1983 Honda Nighthawk 550 (CB550SC) in Black | ||
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*Weight: 190 kg (418.8 lb) | *Weight: 190 kg (418.8 lb) | ||
*The serial number began JH2PC0901EM000023 | *The serial number began JH2PC0901EM000023 | ||
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{{Honda CB}} | {{Honda CB}} | ||
{{Honda}} | |||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CB550SC]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|CB550SC]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Honda Nighthawk series]] | [[Category:Honda Nighthawk series]] | ||
[[Category:Honda CB series]] | [[Category:Honda CB series]] | ||
[[Category:Standard motorcycles]] | |||
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