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Honda CB 550 SC

General moped information

ModelHonda CB 550 SC
Year1983
CategoryAllround
Rating78.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Engine typeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power75.00 HP (54.7 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Top speed186.7 km/h (116.0 mph)
1/4 mile (0.4 km)12.640 seconds
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CV 26.8mm
Fuel controlDOHC
Cooling systemAir
Gearbox6-speed
Fuel consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust systemDouble chrome pipes

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeConventional steel frame
Rake (fork angle)29.0°
Trail107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc206.8 kg (456.0 pounds)
Fuel capacity12.11 litres (3.20 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity1.89 litres (0.50 gallons)

Other specifications

StarterElectric
CommentsThis 550 Nighthawk, then, is a combination of glitter and glitz and solid function, providing a base of performance under all that style and chromed plastic. It´s proof that motorcyclists can have it both ways, not giving up power for the cruiser loo
CommentsThis 550 Nighthawk, then, is a combination of glitter and glitz and solid function, providing a base of performance under all that style and chromed plastic. It´s proof that motorcyclists can have it both ways, not giving up power for the cruiser loo
CommentsThis 550 Nighthawk, then, is a combination of glitter and glitz and solid function, providing a base of performance under all that style and chromed plastic. It´s proof that motorcyclists can have it both ways, not giving up power for the cruiser loo
CommentsThis 550 Nighthawk, then, is a combination of glitter and glitz and solid function, providing a base of performance under all that style and chromed plastic. It´s proof that motorcyclists can have it both ways, not giving up power for the cruiser loo
CommentsThis 550 Nighthawk, then, is a combination of glitter and glitz and solid function, providing a base of performance under all that style and chromed plastic. It´s proof that motorcyclists can have it both ways, not giving up power for the cruiser loo
CommentsThis 550 Nighthawk, then, is a combination of glitter and glitz and solid function, providing a base of performance under all that style and chromed plastic. It´s proof that motorcyclists can have it both ways, not giving up power for the cruiser loo
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