CB 550 SC

1/4 mile (0.4 km)

12.64 seconds

60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear

10.80 seconds

Bore x stroke

60.0 x 50.6 mm (2.4 x 2.0 inches)

Category

Allround

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.

Cooling system

Air

Displacement

572.0 ccm (34.90 cubic inches)

Engine type

In-line four, four-stroke

Exhaust system

Double chrome pipes

Frame type

Conventional steel frame

Front brakes

Single disc

Front suspension

Air-adjustable telescopic fork

Front tire

2.15 -19

Fuel capacity

12.11 litres (3.20 US gallons)

Fuel consumption

4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)

Fuel control

Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Fuel system

Carburettor. Keihin CV 26.8mm

Gearbox

6-speed

Greenhouse gases

113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Max RPM

10000

Model year

1983

Motorcycle name

Honda CB 550 SC

Power output

75.0 HP (54.7 kW)) @ 9500 RPM

Rake (fork angle)

29.0°

Rear brakes

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear suspension

Swingarm

Rear tire

3.00-16

Reserve fuel capacity

1.89 litres (0.50 US gallons)

Starter

Electric

Top speed

186.7 km/h (116.0 mph)

Torque

49.5 Nm (5.0 kgf-m or 36.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM

Trail

107 mm (4.2 inches)

Transmission type

Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Valves per cylinder

4

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc

206.8 kg (456.0 pounds)

Wheelbase

1440 mm (56.7 inches)