The Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk was first produced in 1982 with a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder engine and a capacity of 447 cc / 27.2 cu-in. It had a compression ratio of 9.1:1 and used 2x 34mm constant velocity induction. It boasted a maximum power output of 45 hp / 32.8 kW at 9000 rpm and had a 6-speed transmission. Its front suspension utilized telescopic forks with 124.5mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension used a swing arm with 97mm wheel travel. It was equipped with a single 272mm disc front brake and a 140mm drum rear brake. The Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk had a dry weight of 178 kg / 392 lbs and a fuel capacity of 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal. Its front and rear tires measured 100/90 -19 and 130/90 -16, respectively.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk
| Year | 1982 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, |
| Capacity | 447 cc / 27.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 75 X 50.6mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Induction | 2x 34mm constant velocity |
| Ignition | Solid state |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks 124.5mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm 97mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 272mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 140mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 -19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90 -16 |
| Dry Weight | 178 kg / 392 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
