HONDA CB750SC Nighthawk (1982-1983) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1983, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB750SC Nighthawk, a naked motorcycle part of the CB series that featured two changes for the '83 model year, such as the 150 kph (93 mph) speedometer and colors, which were changed to Black and Candy Wineberry Red.

The black model was adorned with thick gray stripes boarded with white pinstripes and the red model featured a black stripe boarded with white pinstripes. Also, the bike came with a few Hondaline optional equipment, such as engine guards, a body cover, and a handlebar-mounted quartz clock.

As standard features, the bike featured a one-piece two-up seat, a wide handlebar, an analog instrument panel, a chromed four-into-four exhaust system with two mufflers on each side, a side stand, and cast aluminum wheels.

The bike was built around a dual downtube full cradle mild steel frame that housed a 37 mm air-adjustable fork on the front and dual shock absorbers on the rear that provided optimum suspension performance.

As for stopping power, the CB750SC packed two 276 mm discs with dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 180 mm drum braking unit on the rear wheel that offered strong braking performance.

As for power, the 1983 Honda CB750SC Nighthawk had its heartbeat set by a 749 cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine fitted with four Keihin carburetors and delivered an output power of 70 hp with maximum strength at 7,200 rpm and 56 Nm (42 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,500 rpm.