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HONDA CB 750 NIGHTHAWK 1996 - 2003

HONDA CB 750 NIGHTHAWK 1996 - 2003
HONDA CB 750 NIGHTHAWK 1996 - 2003 · Photo: Dayvroy, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 750 NIGHTHAWK 1996 - 2003
Year1996 - 2003
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity747 cc / 45.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke67 x 53 mm
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power54.7 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
IgnitionCDI
Induction4 x 34 mm Keihin carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTwin-downtube steel frame, steel box-section swingarm
Front Suspension41 mm air-assisted fork, 139 mm travel
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks, 5-way spring preload, 107 mm travel
Front BrakesSingle 316 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brakes180 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in
Wheelbase1500 mm / 59.1 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight215 kg / 473.9 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/80-18
Rear Tyre140/70-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption40 mpg (US)
Top Speed—
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HONDA CB 750 NIGHTHAWK 1996 - 2003

Photo: Dayvroy, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda file

The later Nighthawk 750 continued almost unchanged as Honda's low-cost, low-maintenance standard for the US market, with hydraulic valve adjusters, a single front disc and rear drum. Its appeal was value and reliability rather than excitement, and it stayed in the range until 2003.