The Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S motorcycle specifications include a 696 cc (42.47 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 212.7 kg (468.9 lb).
Key specifications
1984Year released
696 ccDisplacement
61.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
212.7 kgDry weight
15.9 LFuel tank
How the Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S 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.
Displacement696 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc
About 24% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.
Fuel capacity15.9 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L
About 18% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.
This model Honda database average
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
Displacement69th
696 cc — larger displacement than about 69% of Honda models.
Fuel capacity62nd
15.9 L — larger than about 62% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 696 cc • Oil & air cooled
Chassis snapshot
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.37:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
In-line four, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
696 cc (42.47 cu in) |
| Torque |
61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
67.9 x 49.4 mm (2.7 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
9.3:1 |
| Cooling system |
Oil & air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Keihin 31 mm constant-vacuum |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication |
wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch |
hydrolic |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
212.7 kg (468.9 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
15.89 L (4.20 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed |
236.6 km/h (147.0 mph) |
| 1/4 mile |
12.16 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.3761 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Black with red or Black with blue |
| Exhaust system |
4 into 2 black chrome pipes |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.