HONDA CB750SC Nighthawk (1984-1985) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB750 was a naked motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range manufactured over several generations from 1969 to 2003 as well as 2007. The bike offered an upright seating position and was often called the original Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM).

The CB750 was first introduced in 1969 in the US and European markets after the company experienced success with its smaller models, and at the time, Honda motorcycles were the world's largest sellers.

The bike was included in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Classic Bikes, in The Art of the Motorcycle exhibition, was in the UK National Motor Museum, and named the "Greatest Motorbikes Ever" by the Discovery Channel.

Also, the CB750 was the first modern four-cylinder machine from a mainstream manufacturer, and the term "superbike" was coined to describe it. Some features that added value to the bike included the electric starter, kill switch, dual mirrors, flashing turn signals, and easily maintained valves, with an overall smoothness and low vibration on road or at standstill.

In 1985, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB750SC Nighthawk, a naked machine that packed standard features, such as a one-piece two-up seat, a wide handlebar, an analog instrument cluster, a chromed exhaust system, and cast aluminum wheels.

As for power, the 1985 Honda CB750SC Nighthawk took its muscles from a 749cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 70 hp at 7,200 rpm and 56 Nm (42 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,500 rpm.