Honda CB550SC

1983

1983 Honda Nighthawk 550

The Honda Nighthawk 550, designated CB550SC'83, was sold in 1983. Two colors were available: Candy Presto Red and Black. It had a chrome rectangular headlight and a 4-into-2 exhaust system.

  *Engine: Completely new compact 572cc, DOHC inline four-cylinder
  *Power: 64 horsepower
  *Valve train: Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system, 16 valves
  *Transmission: 6-speed
  *Drive: Shaft
  *Clutch: Self-adjusting Hydraulic
  *Suspension: Air-adjustable front forks with integrated fork brace
  *Oil: Oil cooler
  *Wheelbase: 1440mm (56.7 in)
  *Seat height: 777 mm(31.1 in.)
  *Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
  *Weight: 191 kg (421.1 lb)
  *The serial number began JH2PC0901DM000023

1984

1984 Honda Nighthawk 550

The Honda Nighthawk 550, designated CB550SC'84, was sold in 1984.

  *Engine: Completely new compact 572cc, DOHC inline four-cylinder
  *Power: 64 horsepower
  *Valve train: Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system, 16 valves
  *Transmission: 6-speed (5-speed plus overdrive sixth)
  *Drive: Shaft
  *Clutch: Self-adjusting Hydraulic
  *Suspension: Air-adjustable front forks with integrated fork brace
  *Oil: Oil cooler
  *Wheelbase: 1440mm (56.7 in)
  *Seat height: 790 mm(31.1 in.)
  *Fuel capacity: 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
  *Weight: 190 kg (418.8 lb)
  *The serial number began JH2PC0901EM000023