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