1982 Nighthawk 450 (CB450SC’82)
Engine |
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| Engine Type | Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, |
| Displacement | 447cc (27 cu. in.) |
| Bore and Stroke | 75 X 50.6mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Two 34mm constant velocity |
| Ignition | Solid state |
| Starter | Electric |
| Max Power | 45 hp 32.8 KW @ 9000 rpm |
Drivetrain |
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| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks 124.5mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | VHDTM rear shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm 97mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 272mm disc |
| Front Brakes | 140mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
DIMENSION |
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| Rear Tire pressure | 36 psi (248 KPa) |
| Front Tire pressure | 32 psi (221 KPa) |
| Fuel capacity | 14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Dry weight | 178 kg (392 lb) |
OTHER |
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| Colors |
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- The “HONDA” wing tank emblem was gold
- The tank and side cover stripes were chrome
- The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
- The wheels were highlighted black comstars
- The front fender was chrome.
- The serial number began JH2PC054*CM000015.
1983 CB450SC’83
- Colors:
- Candy Wineberry Red
- Black
- The pinstripes on the red bike were black, but on the black bike they were gray
- The Honda wing tank emblem was gold
- The front fender was chrome
- The wheels were cast alloy
- The speedometer had a 105 mph (170 km) limit.
| Engine Type | 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin, 3-valve per cylinder |
| Carburetor | 30mm constant velocity |
| Transmission | 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Suspension | VHDTM rear shocks |
| Forks | Air-adjustable |
| Wheels | New cast alloy with tubeless tires |
| Wheelbase | 1450mm (57.1 in) |
| Seat height | 785 mm(30.9 in.) |
| Fuel capacity | 12 liters (3.2 gal.) |
| Weight | 178 kg (392.5 lb) |
| Front Tire | pressure: 32 psi (221 KPa) |
| Rear Tire | pressure: 36 psi (248 KPa) |
The serial number began JH2PC054*DM100001.
1984 CB450SC’84
| Engine Type | 447cc, four-stroke, parallel twin |
| Valves | 3-valve per cylinder PentroofTM head |
| Balance | Dual counterbalancers |
| Carburetor | 30mm constant velocity |
| Transmission | 5-speed plus overdrive sixth speed |
| Suspension | VHDTM rear shocks |
| Forks | Air-adjustable |
| Wheels | New cast alloy with tubeless tires |
| Wheelbase | 1450mm (57.1 in) |
| Seat height | 785 mm(30.9 in.) |
| Fuel capacity | 12 liters (3.2 gal.) |
| Weight | 178 kg (392.5 lb) |
| Front Tire | pressure: 32 psi (221 KPa) |
| Rear Tire | 36 psi (248 KPa) |
The serial number began JH2PC054*EM100001.
1985 CB450SC’85
- Colors:
- Candy Empire Blue
- Candy Andromeda Red
- The pinstripes on the blue bike were light blue, but on the red unit they were red
- The Honda wing tank emblem was silver
- The “Nighthawk 450” side cover decal was silver and red
- The front fender was chrome
- The wheels were cast alloy
- The speedometer had a 105 mph (170 km) limit
- The engine was a 447cc 4-stroke SOHC 3-valve parallel twin
- The transmission was a 6-speed
- Front Tire: pressure: 32 psi (221 KPa)
- Rear Tire: pressure: 36 psi (248 KPa)
- The serial number began JH2PC054*FM300001.
1986 CB450SC’86
- Colors:
- Candy Flair Blue
- Candy Glory Red
- The pinstripes on the blue bike were silver; but on the red bike they were black
- The Honda wing tank emblem was silver
- The “Nighthawk 450” side cover decal was silver
- The front fender was painted the basic color (blue or red)
- The wheels were cast alloy
- The speedometer had a 105 mph (170 km) limit
- The engine was a 447cc 4-stroke SOHC 3-valve parallel twin
- The transmission was a 6-speed
- Front Tire: pressure: 32 psi (221 KPa)
- Rear Tire: pressure: 36 psi (248 KPa)
The serial number began JH2PC054*GM400001.
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