• INDEX
  • 1982
  • 1983
  • 1984
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • 1995
  • 1996
  • 1997
  • 1998
  • 1999
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2002
  • 2003
  • LITERATURE

HONDA Motorcycle
Nighthawk 750 (CB750SC), (CB750)

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1982 CB750SC'82 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one of two colors: Candy Flair Blue or Cosmo Black Metallic
    • The tank and side cover stripe were chrome with red pinstripes
    • The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
    • The engine was a 749cc DOHC 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive
    • The serial number began JH2RC012*CM000019.
1982 CB750SC
1982 CB750SC

1983 CB750SC'83 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • Engine type: Four cylinder DOHC 16-valve
    • Displacement: 749cc
    • Bore and stroke: 62mm x 62mm
    • Compression ratio: 9:1
    • Fuel delivery: Four 30mm CV-type Carburetors
    • Ignition system: Transistorized Pointless
    • Exhaust system: Four-into-four
    • Starting system: Electric
    • Fuel type: Regular gasoline
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Five-speed constant mesh
    • Clutch: Wet multi-plate
    • Final Drive: Chain
    • Wheels: Honda cast wheels
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: Air assisted Telescopic Fork with TRACTM Anti-Dive with dual SyntallicTM bushings
    • Rear Suspension: Swing arm and VHDTM shocks with five preload settings
    • Front Brakes: Double piston caliper dual disc
    • Rear Brakes: Drum
  • DIMENSION
    • Wheelbase: 1545mm (60.8 in)
    • Overall length: 2290mm (90.1 in.)
    • Overall width: 850mm (33.5 in.)
    • Seat height: 785 mm(30.9 in.)
    • Dry Weight: 241 kg (531 lb)
    • Fuel capacity: 17.5 liters (4.6 GalUS)
  • OTHER
    • Colors:
      • Black
      • Candy Wineberry Red
    • The stripe on the black bike was gray with white pinstripes; but on the red bike the stripe was black with white pinstripes
    • The speedometer had a 150 mph (240 kph) limit.
    • The serial number began JH2RC012*DM100001.
1983 CB750SC
1983 CB750SC
1983 CB750SC
1983 CB750SC
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1984 CB750S'84 Nighthawk S 750

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Engine: 747cc
    • Power: 85 hp
    • Valves: 16-valve, Hydraulic Valve Adjuster system
    • Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth
    • Wheelbase: 1485mm (58.5 in)
    • Seat height: 795 mm(31.3 in.)
    • Weight: 214 kg (471.7 lb)
    • The serial number began JH2RC012*EM100001.
1984 CB750S
1984 CB750S

1991 CB750'91 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color: Candy Bourgogne Red
    • The "HONDA" and wing tank decal and the "NIGHTHAWK" side cover decal were silver
    • It was chain driven
    • The engine was based on the European model CBX750F
    • It was a 747cc DOHC 16 valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed
    • The serial number began JH2RC380*MM000019.
1991 CB750
1991 CB750

1992 CB750'92 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one of two colors: Candy Bourgogne Red or Black
    • The serial number began JH2RC380*NM100001.
1992 CB750
1992 CB750

1993 CB750'93 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one of three colors: Candy Bourgogne Red, Black, or Candy Tahitian Blue
    • The serial number began JH2RC380*PM200001.
1993 CB750
1993 CB750

1995 CB750'95 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one of two colors: Magna Red or Black
    • The side cover graphics were redesigned
    • The lower front forks had a polished aluminum finish
    • The bike had a chromed headlight case and mounting bracket
    • The serial number began JH2RC380*SM300007.
1995 CB750
1995 CB750

1996 CB750'96 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one of two colors: Black or Pearl Shinning Yellow
    • The engine had a black finish
    • The cylinders had polished head fin edges
    • The serial number began JH2RC380*TM400001.
1996 CB750
1996 CB750

1997 CB750'97 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one of two colors: Black or Pearl Shinning Yellow
    • The serial number began JH2RC380*VM500001.
1997 CB750
1997 CB750

1998 CB750'98 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It was available in one color: Black
    • The serial number began JH2RC380*WM600001.
1998 CB750
1998 CB750

1999 CB750 Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • Engine Type: 747 cc, 4 Stroke - Liquid Cooled - Inline Four
    • Bore and Stroke: 67 mm x 53 mm
    • Valves: 4 valves/cylinder
    • Horsepower: 75 hp (55.9 kW) @ 8500 rpm
    • Maximum Torque: 64 Nm (47.2 ft. lbs) @ 7500 rpm
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: type: 5 speed
    • Final Drive: Chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Tire: 110/80-18
    • Rear Tire: 140/70-17
    • Front Brakes: single 296 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
    • Rear Brakes: 180 mm drum
  • DIMENSION
    • Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 inches)
    • Wheelbase: 1506 mm (59.3 inches)
    • Fuel Capacity: 18 litres (4.8 Gal)
    • Dry weight: (without fluids): 215 kg (474 pounds)
  • OTHER

2000 CB750SC Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: Type: 747cc (45.6 cu-in.) air-cooled inline four-cylinder
    • Bore and Stroke: 67.0mm x 53.0mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.3: 1
    • Engine: weight 179.2 lb.
    • Firing order: 1-2-4-3
    • Cylinder arrangement: Inline 4 L1-2-3-4R
    • Lubrication system: Forced pressure & set sump
    • Oil pump type: Trochoid
    • Oil filter: Paper filter (Fram PH6017A)
    • Compression ratio: 9.3: 1
    • Cooling system: Air cooled
    • Valve train: DOHC chaindrive with rocker arm Air filtration Paper filter (pleated)
    • Intake valve opens: 0 ° BTDC
    • Intake valve closes: 35 ° ABDC
    • Exhaust valve opens: 30 ° BBDC
    • Exhaust valve closes: -5 ° ATDC
    • Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Four 34mm CV
    • Throttle bore 1.3 in. (34mm)
    • Ignition: Solid-state
    • Standard NGK DPR 8EA-9
    • Standard Nippondenso X24EPR-U9
    • Spark Plug gap 0.03-0.04 in. (0.8-0.9mm)
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Five-speed
    • Clutch system Multi-plate wet
    • Clutch operation Manual
    • Primary reduction 1.780 (73/ 41)
    • Final reduction 2.533 (38/ 15)
    • Gear ratio 1st 3.00: 1 (42/ 14)
    • Gear ratio 2nd 2.056: 1 (37/ 18)
    • Gear ratio 3rd 1.545: 1 (34/ 22)
    • Gear ratio 4th 1.240: 1 (31/ 25)
    • Gear ratio 5th 1.074: 1 (29/ 27)
    • Gearshift pattern 1-N-2-3-4-5
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
    • DID chain DID 525 V9/ 110
    • RK chain RK 525 SM4/ 110
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Frame type Double cradle
    • Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork ; 5.5-inch travel
    • Front wheel travel 5.5 in.
    • Rear damper Dual spring & shock Trail length 4.6 in.
    • Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.3-inch travel
    • Rear wheel travel 4.3 in.
    • Caster angle 29 °
    • Front Brake: Hydraulic Single disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Front Tire type: Dunlop K505F
    • Front tire size 110/ 80-18 58H
    • Rear Tire type: Dunlop K505
    • Rear tire size 140/ 70-17 66H
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alternator charging coil 0.4 -0.6 ohms
    • Alternator field coil 2.1 -2.6 ohms
    • Front turn signal/ running light 12 Volt, 32 & 3 CP
    • Rear turn signal/ light 12 Volt, 32 CP
    • Regulator / rectifier regulated voltage/ amperage 13.0 -15.0 V/ below 0.5A/ 2,000 rpm
    • Instrument lights 3 bulbs 12 Volt / 1.7 Watt
    • Battery capacity 12V @ 14 Ah
    • Oil warning light 12 Volt @ 3 Watt
    • Normal Batt charging rate 1.4 A / 10h
    • Side stand warning light 12 Volt, 3 Watt
    • Main fuse 30 A
    • High beam indicator light 12 Volt, 3 Watt
    • Other fuses two 10 A, one 15 A
    • Turn signal indicator light 12 Volt, 3.4 Watt
    • Headlight (high/ low beam) 12 Volt, 60/55
    • Watt Neutral indicator light 12 Volt, 3 Watt
    • Tail / brake light 12 Volt, 3 & 32 CP
  • DIMENSION
    • Overall length 86.0 in.
    • Overall width 31.5 in.
    • Ground clearance 5.5 in.
    • Overall height 44.7 in.
    • Curb weight 498 lb.
    • Footpeg height 12.6 in.
    • Max weight capacity 364 lb
    • Wheelbase: 59.3 inches
    • Seat Height: 30.9 inches
    • Dry Weight: 463.0 pounds
    • Fuel Capacity: Fuel tank capacity 4.76 US gal (18 liters), Reserve capacity 0.79 US gal. (3.0 liters)
    • Engine: Oil Capacity at draining 2.8 U. S. quarts (2.7 liters)
    • Engine: Oil Capacity with filter change 3.1 U. S. quarts (3.0 liters)
  • OTHER
    • Color: Black

2001 CB750SC Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: Type: 747cc (45.6 cu-in.) air-cooled inline four-cylinder
    • Bore and Stroke: 67.0mm x 53.0mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.3: 1
    • Engine: weight 179.2 lb.
    • Firing order 1-2-4-3
    • Cylinder arrangement Inline 4 L1-2-3-4R
    • Lubrication system Forced pressure & set sump
    • Oil pump type Trochoid
    • Oil filter Paper filter (Fram PH6017A)
    • Compression ratio 9.3: 1 Cooling system Air cooled
    • Valve train DOHC chaindrive with rocker arm Air filtration Paper filter (pleated)
    • Intake valve opens 0 ° BTDC
    • Intake valve closes 35 ° ABDC
    • Exhaust valve opens 30 ° BBDC
    • Exhaust valve closes -5 ° ATDC
    • Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Four 34mm CV
    • Throttle bore 1.3 in. (34mm)
    • Ignition: Solid-state
    • Standard NGK DPR 8EA-9
    • Standard Nippondenso X24EPR-U9
    • Spark Plug gap 0.03-0.04 in. (0.8-0.9mm)
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Five-speed
    • Clutch system Multi-plate wet
    • Clutch operation Manual
    • Transmission: 5 speed
    • Primary reduction 1.780 (73/ 41)
    • Final reduction 2.533 (38/ 15)
    • Gear ratio 1st 3.00: 1 (42/ 14)
    • Gear ratio 2nd 2.056: 1 (37/ 18)
    • Gear ratio 3rd 1.545: 1 (34/ 22)
    • Gear ratio 4th 1.240: 1 (31/ 25)
    • Gear ratio 5th 1.074: 1 (29/ 27)
    • Gearshift pattern 1-N-2-3-4-5
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
    • DID chain DID 525 V9/ 110
    • RK chain RK 525 SM4/ 110
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Frame type Double cradle
    • Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork ; 5.5-inch travel
    • Front wheel travel 5.5 in.
    • Rear damper Dual spring & shock Trail length 4.6 in.
    • Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.3-inch travel
    • Rear wheel travel 4.3 in.
    • Caster angle 29 °
    • Front Brake: Hydraulic Single disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Tire type, front Dunlop K505F
    • Front tire size 110/ 80-18 58H
    • Tire type, rear Dunlop K505
    • Rear tire size 140/ 70-17 66H
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alternator charging coil 0.4 -0.6 ohms
    • Alternator field coil 2.1 -2.6 ohms
    • Front turn signal/ running light 12 Volt, 32 & 3 CP
    • Rear turn signal/ light 12 Volt, 32 CP
    • Regulator / rectifier regulated voltage/ amperage 13.0 -15.0 V/ below 0.5A/ 2,000 rpm
    • Instrument lights 3 bulbs 12 Volt / 1.7 Watt
    • Battery capacity 12V @ 14 Ah
    • Oil warning light 12 Volt @ 3 Watt
    • Normal Batt charging rate 1.4 A / 10h
    • Side stand warning light 12 Volt, 3 Watt
    • Main fuse 30 A
    • High beam indicator light 12 Volt, 3 Watt
    • Other fuses two 10 A, one 15 A
    • Turn signal indicator light 12 Volt, 3.4 Watt
    • Headlight (high/ low beam) 12 Volt, 60/55
    • Watt Neutral indicator light 12 Volt, 3 Watt
    • Tail / brake light 12 Volt, 3 & 32 CP
  • DIMENSION
    • Overall length 86.0 in.
    • Overall width 31.5 in.
    • Ground clearance 5.5 in.
    • Overall height 44.7 in.
    • Curb weight 498 lb.
    • Footpeg height 12.6 in.
    • Max weight capacity 364 lb
    • Wheelbase: 59.3 inches
    • Seat Height: 30.9 inches
    • Dry Weight: 463.0 pounds
    • Fuel Capacity: Fuel tank capacity 4.76 US gal (18 liters), Reserve capacity 0.79 US gal. (3.0 liters)
    • Engine: Oil Capacity at draining 2.8 U. S. quarts (2.7 liters)
    • Engine: Oil Capacity with filter change 3.1 U. S. quarts (3.0 liters)
  • OTHER
    • Color: Black

2002 CB750SC Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: Type: 747cc (45.6 cu-in.) air-cooled inline four-cylinder
    • Bore and Stroke: 67.0mm x 53.0mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.3: 1
    • Engine: weight 179.2 lb.
    • Firing order 1-2-4-3
    • Cylinder arrangement Inline 4 L1-2-3-4R
    • Lubrication system Forced pressure & set sump
    • Oil pump type Trochoid
    • Oil filter Paper filter (Fram PH6017A)
    • Compression ratio 9.3: 1 Cooling system Air cooled
    • Valve train DOHC chaindrive with rocker arm Air filtration Paper filter (pleated)
    • Intake valve opens 0 ° BTDC
    • Intake valve closes 35 ° ABDC
    • Exhaust valve opens 30 ° BBDC
    • Exhaust valve closes -5 ° ATDC
    • Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Four 34mm CV
    • Throttle bore 1.3 in. (34mm)
    • Ignition: Solid-state
    • Standard NGK DPR 8EA-9
    • Standard Nippondenso X24EPR-U9
    • Spark Plug gap 0.03-0.04 in. (0.8-0.9mm)
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: Five-speed
    • Clutch system Multi-plate wet
    • Clutch operation Manual
    • Transmission: 5 speed
    • Primary reduction 1.780 (73/ 41)
    • Final reduction 2.533 (38/ 15)
    • Gear ratio 1st 3.00: 1 (42/ 14)
    • Gear ratio 2nd 2.056: 1 (37/ 18)
    • Gear ratio 3rd 1.545: 1 (34/ 22)
    • Gear ratio 4th 1.240: 1 (31/ 25)
    • Gear ratio 5th 1.074: 1 (29/ 27)
    • Gearshift pattern 1-N-2-3-4-5
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
    • DID chain DID 525 V9/ 110
    • RK chain RK 525 SM4/ 110
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alternator charging coil 0.4 -0.6 ohms
    • Alternator field coil 2.1 -2.6 ohms
    • Front turn signal/ running light 12 Volt, 32 & 3 CP
    • Rear turn signal/ light 12 Volt, 32 CP
    • Regulator / rectifier regulated voltage/ amperage 13.0 -15.0 V/ below 0.5A/ 2,000 rpm
    • Instrument lights 3 bulbs 12 Volt / 1.7 Watt
    • Battery capacity 12V @ 14 Ah
    • Oil warning light 12 Volt @ 3 Watt
    • Normal Batt charging rate 1.4 A / 10h
    • Side stand warning light 12 Volt, 3 Watt
    • Main fuse 30 A
    • High beam indicator light 12 Volt, 3 Watt
    • Other fuses two 10 A, one 15 A
    • Turn signal indicator light 12 Volt, 3.4 Watt
    • Headlight (high/ low beam) 12 Volt, 60/55
    • Watt Neutral indicator light 12 Volt, 3 Watt
    • Tail / brake light 12 Volt, 3 & 32 CP
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Frame type Double cradle
    • Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork ; 5.5-inch travel
    • Front wheel travel 5.5 in.
    • Rear damper Dual spring & shock Trail length 4.6 in.
    • Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.3-inch travel
    • Rear wheel travel 4.3 in.
    • Caster angle 29 °
    • Front Brake: Hydraulic Single disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Tire type, front Dunlop K505F
    • Front tire size 110/ 80-18 58H
    • Tire type, rear Dunlop K505
    • Rear tire size 140/ 70-17 66H
  • DIMENSION
    • Overall length 86.0 in.
    • Overall width 31.5 in.
    • Ground clearance 5.5 in.
    • Overall height 44.7 in.
    • Curb weight 498 lb.
    • Footpeg height 12.6 in.
    • Max weight capacity 364 lb
    • Wheelbase: 59.3 inches
    • Seat Height: 30.9 inches
    • Dry Weight: 463.0 pounds
    • Fuel Capacity: Fuel tank capacity 4.76 US gal (18 liters), Reserve capacity 0.79 US gal. (3.0 liters)
    • Engine Oil Capacity at draining 2.8 U. S. quarts (2.7 liters)
    • Engine Oil Capacity with filter change 3.1 U. S. quarts (3.0 liters)
  • OTHER
    • Color: Black

2003 CB750SC Nighthawk 750

  • ENGINE
    • Engine: Type: 747cc air-cooled inline four-cylinder
    • Bore and Stroke: 67.0mm x 53.0mm
    • Compression Ratio: 9:3: 1
    • Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
    • Fuel Delivery: Four 34mm CV
    • Ignition: CDI
    • Horsepower: 67.7 HP @ 8350 RPM
    • Torque: 45.6 ft/Lbs @ 6800 RPM
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • Transmission: 5 Speed
    • Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • Front Suspension: 41mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
    • Rear Suspension: Dual rear shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.3-inch travel
    • Front Brakes: Single disc with twin-piston caliper
    • Rear Brake: Drum
    • Front Tire: 110/80-18
    • Rear Tire: 140/70-17
  • DIMENSION
    • Rake: 0 degrees
    • Wheelbase: 59.3 inches
    • Seat Height: 30.9 inches
    • Dry Weight: 463 pounds
    • Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons including 0.8-gallon reserve
  • OTHER
    • Emissions: California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
    • Colors: Red
2003 CB750SC Nighthawk
2003 CB750SC Nighthawk