Honda CBX 650SC Night hawk (1982-85)
The Honda CBX 650SC Night hawk was a popular motorcycle model produced from 1982 to 1985. It had a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 656cc and a cooling system that was air cooled. The bike had a 6 speed transmission with a shaft final drive and a wet plate clutch. The frame was made of aluminum and tubular steel full cradle, with Showa air-spring front suspension and dual rear shocks. The front brakes had 2x 276mm discs while the rear brakes had a drum. The bike had a wheelbase of 1467mm and a seat height of 780mm, with a dry weight of 197kg and a fuel capacity of 12.9 liters. With 75 hp and 54.7 kW at 9500 rpm, the Honda CBX 650SC Night hawk was a powerful machine that was popular with riders. It had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and used 4x 26mm Keihin induction with CDI ignition for electric starting. The front tyre was 100/90-19 while the rear tyre was 130/90-16. The bike was also adjustable, with 5-way adjustable spring preload and 4-way adjustable rebound damping in the rear suspension. Overall, the Honda CBX 650SC Night hawk was a popular and powerful motorcycle that was beloved by many riders.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CBX 650SC Night hawk
Year: 1982-85
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 656 cc / 40. cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 60 x 58 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 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: Aluminium, 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 Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 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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