For the 1984 model year, the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 468.9 lb (212.7 kg).
Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S is heavier than about 68.4% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 468.9 lb (212.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 696 cc |
| Torque | 45 lb-ft (61 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.59 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 495 lb (224.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S weight FAQ
What is the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S dry weight?
The available dry weight is 468.9 lb (212.7 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 68.4% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S?
Based on the supplied 4.2 US gal (15.89 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 648.9 lb (294.3 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 495 lb (224.5 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 495 lb (224.5 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.59 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.48 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 75.4 lb (34.2 kg) heavier.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.