What kind of bike is Honda Nighthawk CB550?
The 550 SC also broke new ground by combining styling and functional elements of a cruiser and a middleweight sport bike in one bike.This made it stand out against more category-conventional rivals such as the Suzuki GS550 (a typical UJM “naked/standard” bike) and the Kaw GPZ550 (a bikini-faired sport bike).
What kind of CAMS did the 83 Honda Nighthawk have?
Honda had made 550 cc machines before, but the ’83 was the first with dual rather than single overhead cams.
Is the Honda CB550 still available in Canada?
At least in the United Sates. Honda offered the CB550 for another year… in Canada as the CB550 SC. When new, the bike slotted in between its bigger brother, the Nighthawk 650 (which eventually spawned the bikini-faired 700S sport bike) and the entry-level, twin-cylinder Nighthawk 450.
How many horsepower does a Honda Nighthawk have?
For some sense of scale, the big fish superbike of the ’70s – Kawasaki’s Z1900 (disclosure: I own one of these) made a claimed 82 hp out of 900 CCs and ran just slightly quicker. In part because it was much heavier (510 pounds). Also unlike my 900 Kaw, the Honda was an almost zero-maintenance machine. No valve clearance checks – ever.
How much horsepower does a Honda CB550 have?
But if you did encounter the real Sons of Anarchy, the CB550 had what it took to break contact: 75 hp erupted out of that little DOHC four when aroused – spiked by cams from the larger (and longer stroke) 650 cc Nighthawk. Power peak at 9,500 RPM – redline somewhere past ten five. Stuffed in a bike that only weighed 440 pounds.
The 550 SC also broke new ground by combining styling and functional elements of a cruiser and a middleweight sport bike in one bike.This made it stand out against more category-conventional rivals such as the Suzuki GS550 (a typical UJM “naked/standard” bike) and the Kaw GPZ550 (a bikini-faired sport bike).
When did I start posting pictures of my Honda Nighthawk?
Many of them take the time to send me a picture of their motorcycle, and starting back in 2003 I decided to start posting them here. Grab a camera and have someone take a picture of you on your Nighthawk. Then email me using this form and I will get back to you.
How old is Paul on his Honda Nighthawk?
I live in San Francisco and have been riding since about 18 years old, 63 now. Used to have a Yamaha Vision and in my frequent trips to mechanic to fix the stator, I saw a Nighthawk S and thought it would be a good choice with similar engine size and shaft drive.
For some sense of scale, the big fish superbike of the ’70s – Kawasaki’s Z1900 (disclosure: I own one of these) made a claimed 82 hp out of 900 CCs and ran just slightly quicker. In part because it was much heavier (510 pounds). Also unlike my 900 Kaw, the Honda was an almost zero-maintenance machine. No valve clearance checks – ever.
Is the Honda Nighthawk CB550 still in good shape?
1983 Honda Nighthawk CB550 Bike runs and drives great, Fast ! I bought a new seat cover being installed. Rebuilt starter. New battery. Gas tank is sparkling clean on the inside NO rust. New front and rear tires, New brake pads. Bike is in great shape, no rust, always garage kept and well maintained.
Many of them take the time to send me a picture of their motorcycle, and starting back in 2003 I decided to start posting them here. Grab a camera and have someone take a picture of you on your Nighthawk. Then email me using this form and I will get back to you.
How many miles is a 1983 Honda Nighthawk?
1983 Honda Nighthawk CB 550 SC. In 2009 the entire bike was taken apart (except the engine), frame was powder coated, and put back together again replacing anything broken or malfunctioning with original 1983 Honda Nighthawk parts. The bike has around 16,000 miles on it.
What’s the difference between a Nighthawk 650 and 550?
This is the smaller version of Honda’s 1983 inline Four, introduced in the Nighthawk 650 and Nighthawk 550 for 1983. The engines share crankcase castings, clutch, transmission and cylinder head. The 572cc 550 has lower primary gearing and the same 60mm bore as the 650; stroke is shorter; 50.6mm to 58mm.