For the 1983 model year, the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 573 lb (259.9 kg).
Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk is heavier than about 60.4% of 67 Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 573 lb (259.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.31 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.5 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 573 lb (259.9 kg).
Is the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk heavy compared with other Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 60th percentile among 67 compatible Honda custom/cruiser motorcycles.
How heavy is the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 753 lb (341.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.31 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk compare with the median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 19.6 lb (8.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.