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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Honda CB 550 SC |
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Model year
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1983 |
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Category
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Allround |
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Rating
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3.9 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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572.0 ccm (34.90 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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In-line four, four-stroke |
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Power output
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75.0 HP (54.7 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
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Torque
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49.5 Nm (5.0 kgf-m or 36.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
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Top speed
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186.7 km/h (116.0 mph) |
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1/4 mile (0.4 km)
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12.64 seconds |
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60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear
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10.80 seconds |
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Max RPM
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10000 |
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Bore x stroke
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60.0 x 50.6 mm (2.4 x 2.0 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CV 26.8mm |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Fuel consumption
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4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Exhaust system
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Double chrome pipes |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Conventional steel frame |
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Rake (fork angle)
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29.0° |
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Trail
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107 mm (4.2 inches) |
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Front suspension
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Air-adjustable telescopic fork |
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Rear suspension
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Swingarm |
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Front tire
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2.15 -19 |
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Rear tire
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3.00-16 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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206.8 kg (456.0 pounds) |
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Wheelbase
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1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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12.11 litres (3.20 US gallons) |
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Reserve fuel capacity
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1.89 litres (0.50 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Comments
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This 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 look. |
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(89.4 out of 100)