The Honda CB450SC Nighthawk motorcycle specifications include a 447 cc (27.28 cu in) engine, power of 45 hp (32.8 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Honda CB450SC Nighthawk compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 17% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.
About 21% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 46th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
45 hp — more powerful than about 49% of Honda models with power data.
447 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of Honda models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Specific power | 100.7 hp/L |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.48:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1982 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 447 cc (27.28 cu in) |
| Power | 45 hp (32.8 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 75.0 x 50.6 mm (3.0 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Ignition | Solid State |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Burgundy and Black |
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| Exhaust system | Double Stainless Steel Pipes |
| Price as new | US$ 1998. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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