Honda CB 550 Nighthawk: history, specs, pictures
| Honda CB 550 Nighthawk | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1982 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 58.4mm x 58.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 74.96 HP (55.9 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | 4x30mm Keihin carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: Single 320mm disc Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 56.69 inches (1440 mm) |
| Weight | 207.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda CB 550 Nighthawk was a Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda in 1982. Max torque was 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 74.96 HP (55.9 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 58.4mm bore x 58.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 572.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 320mm disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm. The wheelbase was 56.69 inches (1440 mm) long.
1982 - 1984 Honda CB 550 Nighthawk[edit | edit source]
Manufactured for approximately 2 years, between 1982 and 1984, Honda's CB 550 Nighthawk is able to reach a top speed of 186 km/h with a fuel consumption of 4.9 liters per 100 km.