Honda CBX650SC Night Hawk

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Honda CBX650SC Night Hawk
Manufacturer
Production 1982-85
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Ignition CDI
Transmission 6 Speed
Frame Aluminum, Tubular steel full cradle
Suspension Front: Showa air-spring, 39mm stanchion tube diameter, brake-actuated hydraulic anti-dive
Rear: Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable spring preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping
Brakes Front: 2x 276 mm discs
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Wheelbase 1467 mm / 57.8 in
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Weight 197.0 kg / 434.3 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 12.9 Liters / 3.4 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 276 mm discs in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa air-spring, 39mm stanchion tube diameter, brake-actuated hydraulic anti-dive while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable spring preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping. The CBX650SC Night Hawk was fitted with a 12.9 Liters / 3.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 197.0 kg / 434.3 lbs. The wheelbase was 1467 mm / 57.8 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Honda CBX 650SC Night hawk










The CB650SC (also called the Nighthawk 650) was a

sold in the US from 1982–1985.

In 1982 the Nighthawk replaced the of the previous years and featured a re-designed tank and side covers. In 1983-1985 a new DOHC engine replaced the SOHC engine used from 1979-1982. The new engine had hydraulic valve lash adjusters and was rubber mounted. This year also saw the move from chain drive to shaft-drive for this model.







Make Model Honda CBX 650SC Night hawk
Year 1982-85
Engine Type Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Displacement 656 cc / 40. cu-in
Bore X Stroke 60 x 58 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.5:1
Induction 4x 26mm Keihin
Ignition CDI
Starting Electric
Max Power 75 hp / 54.7 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
Clutch Wet plate
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Frame Aluminum, Tubular steel full cradle
Front Suspension Showa air-spring, 39mm stanchion tube diameter, brake-actuated hydraulic anti-dive
Rear Suspension Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable spring preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping
Front Brakes 2x 276 mm discs
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Wheelbase 1467 mm / 57.8 in
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight 197.0 kg / 434.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity 12.9 Liters / 3.4 US gal

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