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HONDA CB450SC Nighthawk (1981-1982) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 1981, 1982

HONDA CB450SC Nighthawk 1981-1982 2 Photos
HONDA CB450SC Nighthawk (1981-1982)HONDA CB450SC Nighthawk (1981-1982)

The Honda CB450SC was a standard motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range manufactured from 1982 to 1986, powered by a two-cylinder engine fed by two carburetors and also featured a 137 kph (85 mph) speedometer and Comstar wheels.

In 1983, the bike received only cosmetic changes, like the Comstar wheels replaced by slightly different cast aluminum units, and the speedometer was upped to 169 kph (105 mph).

In 1985, Honda made available two 450 Nighthawk models, the standard CB450SC and the CB450SCL that was available only for the Californian market.

In 1986, when the CB450SC was in its last year of production, it featured small changes like the fender color changed from chrome to matching body color topped by genuine Honda accessories, such as nylon luggage saddlebags, trunk bags, and tank bags, but also leather saddlebags, engine guard, luggage rack, and a backrest.

For suspension, the bike packed a telescopic fork on the front with 125 mm of wheel travel and dual shock absorbers with 97 mm of wheel travel on the rear that offered optimum suspension performance.

The braking power was achieved by a 272 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a 140 mm drum braking unit on the rear that provided strong braking performance.

As for power, the 1982 Honda C took its muscles from a 447 cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 43 hp at 8,500 rpm and 42 Nm (31 lb-ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm.

HONDA CB450SC Nighthawk 1981-1982

HONDA CB450SC Nighthawk 447

engine specs
Type:air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Displacement:447 cm3
Bore X Stroke:3.0x2.0 in OR 76 mm
Compression Ratio:9.1:1
Horsepower:43/8500 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:31/6500 lb-ft/RPM OR 42/6500 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:2x34mm carburetor
transmission specs
Gearbox:6-speed, manual
Clutch:-
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:chain
chassis specs
Frame:steel
Front Suspension:telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:dual shocks
Front Brake:single 272mm disc
Rear Brake:140mm drum
dimension specs
Overall Length:-
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:-
Wheelbase:-
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:392 lbs OR 178 kg
Fuel Capacity:3.7 gallons OR 14.0 L
tyres specs
Front:100/90-19
Rear:130/90-16
power system specs
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Maximum Capacity:-
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