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HONDA NIGHTHAWK 650 -85
LINKKISIVU | Mikko Hamunen 0400-620 011 | 27.9.
Pyörässä on 4 sylinteriä, hydrauliikka toimii venttiilikoneistossa. Nighthawkia pidetään Jenkkilässä erinomaisen vankkana ja luotettavana pikkucustomina. Pyörä on siisti.
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Mikko Hamunen, 03-3562 477, 0400-620 011. TAMPERE, mikkoh@sci.fi
NIGHTHAWKIN HISTORIA:
Disclaimer: I am not an expert in Honda History. The following information is what I have
been
able to "dig up" with a little bit of research. I am sure that many of you know
more than I do. Well,
what are you waiting for? Send me an e-mail and pass on your knowledge!!
The links included in the text below lead to pages containing specific model information,
along with a few photos. If you're in a hurry and don't want to read, just click on your
model
in the table to go directly to that bike's page.
82-85 450
83 - 550
84-86 750 (Non U.S.)
82 - 650
83-85 650
90's 250
82-83 750
84-86 700S
90's 750
Nighthawk History
Honda introduced the Nighthawk in the 1982 model year. It was initially produced in three
sizes,
the CB450SC, CB650SC & CB750SC models. All of these models borrowed heavily from the
existing CB models, yet there were enough styling and substantive improvements to warrant
designating them as new models. The CB450SC Nighthawk was an improvement upon the
CB400, with an increase in engine size, improved internal lubrication system, hardened
transmission
gears, six speed tranmission, chain drive, cast wheels, disc front brake, air-adjustable
fork, and VHD shocks.
In it's first year, the 650 Nighthawk was equipped with Honda's last remaining SOHC
in-line 4
cylinder engine, a 5 speed transmission, chain drive, and cast wheels. The CB750SC
Nighthawk
began it's run as a chain drive, 16 valve, DOHC in-line four cylinder, using the existing
CB750
engine, but with everything else restyled and redesigned.
1983 brought many changes. The CB550SC Nighthawk , a cruiser styled Nighthawk, was
introduced. The CB650SC Nighthawk was totally redesigned, producing a package which
rivaled
other companies 750's, including shaft drive, self adjusting cam chains, improved braking,
handling, ergonomics, and visual appeal. The CB750SC was still offered, but not for long!
In 1983 the U.S. government, in an effort to keep Harley-Davidson afloat, imposed strict
tariffs on imported
motorcycles exceeding 700cc's. The 750 Nighthawk S was produced in 1984-86, but it wasn't
sold in the USA. If you get ahold of one, chances are it is from Canada. The 450 model
remained
unchanged.
In 1984, the largest U.S. Nighthawk, the CB700SC, was introduced. It hit the showrooms
with an
all new engine, with DOHC and automatic cam chain tensioners. The bikes were shaft driven,
and came standard with a small fairing, giving the bike a sportier appearance. This model
remained
until 1986, the last year of the Nighthawk's initial existence. The 550 was dropped after
the 1983
model year. The 450 was not produced in 84, but was reintroduced in 1985 & 1986 model
years. The 650 saw it's last production in the 1985 model year.
1987 brought sportier bikes, cruisers, and touring rigs, but no Nighthawks!! This
intolerable
situation persisted until 1990, when Honda, finally realizing the error of it's ways,
resurrected the
Nighthawk series in the 1991 model year. The standard bike was reborn!! The new version
came in two sizes, a 250cc twin, and a 750cc inline 4 cylinder (size was not a problem now
that Harley-Davidson was healthy again). Both of these machines were very well designed
and affordable, a package hard to beat. Having achieved perfection at last, Honda has
wisely left the design mostly untouched ever since (except for color changes and a blacked
out engine in 1997)! Rumors of a new 450&127; Nighthawk crop up from time to time, but
sadly, it hasn't come to pass. Sure would be a great commuter bike. And hey there
Honda--isn't about time we got a Nighthawk 1000 ?? With an optional touring kit with a
vetter type fairing and some nice matching luggage, etc?? Not everyone wants to tour with
a 900 pound Goldwing.
Ten reasons to buy a Nighthawk
1. It looks like a motorcycle.
2. It doesn’t look like a lime green fish.
3. Nobody will steal it for parts.
4. It’s not a Harley.
5. You won’t wake up your neighbors if you ride in at
night.
6. You don’t need an electric motor to back out of your
parking space.
7. If you drop it in your driveway, your ego is the only
thing that gets damaged.
8. You can ride it like a squid if you’re in the mood.
9. You can ride it like a grandmother if you’re not in the
mood.
10. You don’t have to dress up in a neon colored kevlar
clown suit to go riding.