Honda PC800

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In the past half decade, the touring motorcyclists' love affair with Honda's Gold Wing-and Silver Wing models has reached a high undreamed of in the past. The Gold Wing has come to symbolize a whole world of motorcycling, touring, and in fact, lifestyle. Little wonder then, that Honda would try to capitalize on its success by creating a modern sport-touring takeoff on the Gold Wing. Enter the Pacific Coast.

Touring From Coast to Coast

The most striking feature of the Pacific Coast was its flowing, full-enclosure bodywork that was designed to appeal to two different market sectors. On one hand, the bodywork covered all mechanicals, telling the new rider that here was a trustworthy motorcycle that never required you to get dirt under your Fingernails. On the other hand, the Faired body told tried-and-true riders that this was a sporting tourer -in the style of Honda's CBR1000 and CBR600 Hurricanes.

A Motorcycle Love Affair

Launched in 1988, the PC800, as it was coded, found a market but it was never as large as Honda had wished for. The 800cc engine was seen as too small for serious touring, although no one complained about the shaft drive and rear seat that tilted forward to reveal a hidden luggage compartment like the trunk of a car. Like licorice, those who liked their Pacific Coast, truly loved them.


1989

1989 Honda Pacific Coast
1989 Honda Pacific Coast in White
1989 Honda Pacific Coast in White
1989 Honda Pacific Coast in White
1989 Honda PC800 in White
1989 Honda PC800 in White
1989 Honda PC800 in White
1989 Honda PC800 in White
1989 Honda PC800 in White



The PC800'89 was sold in 1989 and was available in one color scheme: Pearl Pacific White with Ocean Gray Metallic. It featured an underseat storage compartment. The engine was a 800cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC340*KM000015.

1990

1990 Honda Pacific Coast
1990 Honda Pacific Coast
1990 Honda PC800 in Red
1990 Honda PC800 in Red
1990 Honda PC800 in Red
1990 Honda PC800 in Red
1990 Honda PC800 in Red
1990 Honda PC800 in Red
1990 Honda PC800 in Red



The PC800'90 was sold in 1990 and was available in one color scheme: Candy Glory Red with Griffin Gray Metallic. This year the whindshield was taller. The serial number began JH2RC340*LM100001.

1994

1994 Honda Pacific Coast
1994 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Black
1994 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Black
1994 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Black



  • Engine: liquid cooled 45 degree V-twin
  • Bore x stroke: 79.5mm x 80.6mm
  • Displacement: 800cc
  • Carburetion: Two 46mm diaphragm-type CV
  • Transmission: Five speed, shaft drive
  • Wheelbase: 61.2 inches (1554.5mm)
  • Seat height: 30.1 inches (764.5mm)
  • Fuel capacity: 4.2 gallons (15.9L)
  • Claimed dry weight: 584.2 lbs (218.0kg)
  • Measured wet weight: 640.0 lbs (238.8kg)
  • Honda Service Manual Included


The PC800'94 was sold in 1994 and was available in one color: Black-Z. The serial number began JH2RC340*RM200010.

1995

1995 Honda Pacific Coast
1995 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Black
1995 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Black
1995 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Black



The PC800'95 was sold in 1995 and was available in one color: Black-Z. The serial number began JH2RC340*SM300001.

1996

1996 Honda Pacific Coast
1996 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Magna Red
1996 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Magna Red
1996 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Magna Red
1996 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Magna Red
1996 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Magna Red



The PC800'96 was sold in 1996 and was available in one color: Magna Red. The serial number began JH2RC340*TM400001.

1997

1997 Honda Pacific Coast
1997 Honda PC800 Pacific Coast in Magna Red
1997 Honda PC800 Pacific Coast in Magna Red
1997 Honda PC800 Pacific Coast in Magna Red



The PC800'97 was sold in 1997 and was available in one color scheme: Magna Red with Ostrich Black. The front disc cover was deleted. A push to cancel turn signal control replaced the self-cancelling system. The serial number began JH2RC340*VM500001.

1998

1998 Honda Pacific Coast



The PC800'98 was sold in 1998 and was available in one color: Magna Red. The serial number began JH2RC340*WM600001.