Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk (1982)

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