Honda CB750SC

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Honda CB750
Manufacturer
Also called Nighthawk
Production 1982-84
Class Standard
Predecessor Honda CB750K
Honda CB750F
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Top Speed 125 mph
Ignition CDI
Spark Plug NGK DR8ESL '82-83
NGK DPR8EA-9 '84
Battery YUASA YB14L-A2 '82-83
YUASA YB14-A2 '84
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain: 530x106
Front Sprocket 18T
Rear Sprocket 43T
Frame Dual downtube, full cradle, mild steel
Suspension Front: 37mm Air assisted forks
Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes Front: 2x 276mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear: 180mm Drum
Front Tire 120/90-18 '82-83
110/80-18 '84
Rear Tire 140/90-16 '82-83
140/70-17 '84
Recommended Tire Pressure Front: 32 psi
Rear: 32 psi
Wheelbase 1544 mm / 60.8 in
Length 2,155 mm (84.8 in)
Width 780 mm (30.7 in)
Height 1,195 mm (47.5 in)
Ground Clearance 145 mm (5.7 in)
Seat Height 795 mm (31.3 in)
Weight 213 lg / 466 lbs (dry), 226 kg / 497 lbs (wet)
Oil Capacity 3.6 liters·(3.8 US qt, 3.2 Imp qt) after disassembly[1]
Oil Filter K&N KN-401[2]
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 16 Liters / US 4.2 gal
Related Honda Nighthawk 750
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The Honda CB750SC is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1982 to 1984 more commonly known as the Nighthawk 750.


Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled, cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.3:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/90 H16 front tire and a 130/90 H16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 276mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a 180mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The CB750SC Nighthawk was fitted with a 16 Liters / US 4.2 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 213 lg / 466 lbs. The wheelbase was 1544 mm / 60.8 in long.



1982[edit | edit source]


The CB750SC'82 Nighthawk 750 was sold in 1982 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Flair Blue or Cosmo Black Metallic. The tank and side cover stripe were chrome with red pinstripes. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine was a 749cc DOHC 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive.

  • Serial Number
    • Frame: JH2RC012*CM000019
    • Engine: RC01E-2308884

1983[edit | edit source]


The CB750SC'83 Nighthawk 750 was sold in 1983 and was available in one of two colors: Black or Candy Wineberry Red. The stripe on the black bike was gray with white pinstripes; but on the red bike the stripe was black with white pinstripes. The speedometer had a 150 mph (240 kph) limit.

  • Engine: 749cc, DOHC, inline four-cylinder
  • Ignition: Solid state ignition
  • Transmission: 5-speed
  • Drive: Chain
  • Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with TRACanti-dive control system
  • Front Suspension: Air-adjustable forks with dual Syntallic™ bushings
  • Rear Suspension: VHD™ shocks with five preload settings
  • Wheelbase: 1544mm (60.8 in)
  • Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
  • Fuel capacity: 17.5 liters (4.6 gal.)
  • Weight: 211 kg (465.2 lb)
  • Serial Number
    • Frame: JH2RC012*DM100001
    • Engine: RC01E-2400041

1984[edit | edit source]

1984 Honda Nighthawk 750
1984 Honda Nighthawk S (CB750SC) BlackBlue


The CB750S'84 Nighthawk S 750 was sold in 1984.

  • Engine: 747cc
  • Power: 85 hp
  • Valves: 16-valve, Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system
  • Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth
  • Wheelbase: 1485mm (58.5 in)
  • Seat height: 795 mm(31.3 in.)
  • Weight: 214 kg (471.7 lb)


  • Serial Number
    • Frame: JH2RC012*EM100001



Make Model Honda CB 750SC Nighthawk
Year 1982-83
Engine Type Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 62 x 62 mm
Cooling System Air cooled,
Compression 9.3:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction 4x 30mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition CDI
Starting Electric
Max Power 70 hp / 51.1 kW @ 7200 rpm
Max Torque 56.2 Nm / 41.5 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm
Clutch Wet plate
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Dual downtube, full cradle, mild steel
Front Suspension 37mm Air assisted forks
Front Wheel Travel 152 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension Dual shocks
Rear Wheel Travel 93 mm / 3.6 in
Front Brakes 2x 276mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes 180mm Drum
Front Tire 110/90 H16
Rear Tire 130/90 H16
Rake 29.6°
Trail 119 mm / 4.7 in
Dimensions Height 792 mm / 31.2 in Length 2184 mm / 86.0 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in
Wheelbase 1544 mm / 60.8 in
Ground Clearance 163 mm / 6.4 in
Dry Weight 213 lg / 466 lbs
Wet Weight 226 kg / 497 lbs
Fuel Capacity 16 Liters / US 4.2 gal

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