Honda CB450SC
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The Honda CB450SC was a motorcycle
produced by Honda
between 1982 and 1986.
It was introduced in two colors; Candy Wineberry Red, and Cosmo Black Metallic. The Wing tank emblem was gold. The gas tank and side cover stripe was chrome. The front fender was chrome. It came with an 85 mph speedometer. The wheels were highlighted black Comstars.
Only cosmetic changes were made in 1983. The Cosmo Black metallic was dropped, and a regular Black replaced it. On the Red machines, the striping was black, and the Black machines were adorned with grey striping. The Comstar wheels were replaced with a slightly different Cast Alloy wheel. The speedometer was upped to 105 mph.
Two Nighthawk 450 models were produced in 1985. The regular CB450SC, and the CB450SCL (California only). Two striking new color schemes were introduced; Candy Empire Blue, with light blue pinstripes, and Candy Andromeda Red, with red pinstripes. The Honda Wing tank emblem was changed to silver. The Nighthawk 450 side cover decal was silver & red.
In 1986, its last year of production, the changes were minor. The blue 'hawk got silver pinstripes, and the red 'hawk came with black stripes. The Nighthawk 450 side cover decal changed to silver, and last but not least, the fender was changed from chrome to "body color". Available options were: Nylon luggage (saddlebags, trunk bag, tank bag), leather saddlebags, engine guard, luggage rack and backrest.
Motorcycle
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produced by Honda
Honda
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between 1982 and 1986.
It was introduced in two colors; Candy Wineberry Red, and Cosmo Black Metallic. The Wing tank emblem was gold. The gas tank and side cover stripe was chrome. The front fender was chrome. It came with an 85 mph speedometer. The wheels were highlighted black Comstars.
Only cosmetic changes were made in 1983. The Cosmo Black metallic was dropped, and a regular Black replaced it. On the Red machines, the striping was black, and the Black machines were adorned with grey striping. The Comstar wheels were replaced with a slightly different Cast Alloy wheel. The speedometer was upped to 105 mph.
Two Nighthawk 450 models were produced in 1985. The regular CB450SC, and the CB450SCL (California only). Two striking new color schemes were introduced; Candy Empire Blue, with light blue pinstripes, and Candy Andromeda Red, with red pinstripes. The Honda Wing tank emblem was changed to silver. The Nighthawk 450 side cover decal was silver & red.
In 1986, its last year of production, the changes were minor. The blue 'hawk got silver pinstripes, and the red 'hawk came with black stripes. The Nighthawk 450 side cover decal changed to silver, and last but not least, the fender was changed from chrome to "body color". Available options were: Nylon luggage (saddlebags, trunk bag, tank bag), leather saddlebags, engine guard, luggage rack and backrest.
| Bore & Stroke | 75mm x 50.6mm |
|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Carburetor Carburetor A carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom.... s |
Two 30mm constant velocity |
| Ignition | Solid state |
| Starter | Electric |
| Driveline | O-ring sealed chain |
| Wheel Wheel A wheel is a device that allows heavy objects to be moved easily through rotating on an axle through its center, facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load, or performing labor in machines. Common examples found in transport applications. A wheel, together with an axle,... s |
Cast alloy |
| Tires | Front: 100/90 - 19 tubeless (Also heard 3.2/x-19) Rear: 130/90 - 16 tubeless |
| Suspension | Front: Air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings Rear: VHD shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Disc with twin-piston caliper Rear: Drum |
| Power | 43HP @ 9000RPM |