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Honda CB 550 SC 19831983 Honda CB 550 SC specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Honda CB 550 SC |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Category | Allround |
| Rating | 3.9 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 572.0 ccm (34.90 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Power output | 75.0 HP (54.7 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
| Torque | 49.5 Nm (5.0 kgf-m or 36.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Top speed | 186.7 km/h (116.0 mph) |
| 1/4 mile (0.4 km) | 12.64 seconds |
| 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear | 10.80 seconds |
| Max RPM | 10000 |
| Bore x stroke | 60.0 x 50.6 mm (2.4 x 2.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CV 26.8mm |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | Double chrome pipes |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Conventional steel frame |
| Rake (fork angle) | 29.0° |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
| Front suspension | Air-adjustable telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front tire | 2.15 -19 |
| Rear tire | 3.00-16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 206.8 kg (456.0 pounds) |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.11 litres (3.20 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.89 litres (0.50 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
| Comments | 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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