View comments, questions and answers at the. What makes this bike look even better is the nicely shaped front fender completing the overall design. Tell the truth how executives in japan were indicted for with holding information about some of the vehicle problems. There is just a single disc brake up front, and the rear is a drum. The design of the transmission is similar in concept to the transmission in Honda's , a sold in Japan from 1967 to 1972.
Tall testers found the seating tight but reasonable for short trips. Meanwhile, face-lifting and other cosmetic and structural surgery can give a showroom veteran a fresh image and new punch for the battlefield. Engine seem's bullet proof though. I am the 2nd owner. Combine its grace with its low price and easy maintenance, and this bike may be one of the best values in motorcycling.
Coordiation for pick must be sent via email or phone 48 hour prior to motorcycle pickup. Honda used some new internal designs to create a pleasing cadence and filter out the objectionable frequencies but maintain the deep tones. Additional Features -Relaxed standard riding position and ergonomically designed seat offer a high level of riding comfort for both rider and passenger. It has done 23,000 miles and I have ridden it all over America but mostly from C. The upside, of course, is that I don't need any more bike than I already have. The front suspension is a bit soft.
Also check out our at Bikez. The same oil is used for the engine and transmission, and the engine was changed to a instead of type. The Nighthawk's left-hand brake caliper hinges behind the fork leg on a pivoting link. Tires are not dry rotted and still have life left in them. There is no tachometer but the instruments include a fuel gauge and gear indicator.
The power kicks in with an assertive tug above 7000 rpm. The bar also forces the rider back against the seat hump; and when riding into a headwind or at high speeds, the rider must pull into the bar, straining both arm and back muscles. And these two Nighthawks share more than the name. Many riders will be attracted to the 750 Nighthawk for its ergonomics, and if it fits you as well as it does most of us, you'll be very comfortable indeed. Your products may be good historically but you are no better than anyone else. The frame rethink and redo didn't solve, even partially, the Honda 16-valve 750's most annoying characteristic: buzzing engine vibration that becomes apparent almost at once, though it's fatiguing only after many miles.
If you wanted a sport bike, low bars, aftermarket shocks and a fairing were the essential additions. The bike's power increased to 75 horsepower by 1991 until the end of the model run in 2003. You are getting too big, too fast and will face quality control issues. Related bikes List for comparison of specs. Discussions for every bike Bikez has discussion forums for every bike. If you wanted a styling statement for cruising, you changed the tank, seat and bars and added chrome to suit.
Visually, the Nighthawk has a kind of one-piece integrity rather than a pieced-together anatomy. Local pickup is preferred but if you want to ship the bike, it will be your responsibility to make all arrangements. Power builds steadily all the way to redline at 8500 rpm. Word around the campfire is that the Nighthawk 750 is one of the best all arounders you can't get anymore. It seems to work; the editor complained that his dogs didn't come out to greet him when he rode the 750 Nighthawk home. The bike also has a couple of very small minor dings on tank. This accomplishes two things: First, it increases the calipers' braking leverage by moving the pads slightly farther out, making it possible to whittle away more rotor surface to reduce unsprung weight.
In fact, I and many motorcyclists prefer them to the newer 750 Nighthawks, simply because they have shaft drives, they are some of the best-handling motorcycles of their day. The high 11,000 rpm redline gives you lots of top end speed. We rode three different machines at Honda's introduction, and each was a little different in this regard; our test bike was the worst. This part also features a smooth design and carefully implements the taillight on the rear unit. Buyer arranges shipment or pickup.
If you wanted a tourer, you added a fairing and luggage. I'm a pretty big guy 260 pounds if gravity is pulling lightly , but in the beginning, I didn't need as much bike as it provided. All of the maintenance has been done professionally before me. In short, it's a marginal as a beginner bike but a great bike when you get your chops. .
I've owned mine for ten years and it has never let me down. I'm only getting rid of it because we need a few extra bucks, and I have to sacrifice my toys first. Other than its handlebar wich might work for Darth Vader arms and wrists, the Nighthawk strikes us as a reasonable product from the Styling section. All of the electric on the bike works. Road Test Honda has dressed its tough transverse-four 750cc engine in cruiser clothes with a button-down one-piece look.