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Offline dhall57

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1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« on: December 15, 2013, 05:12:32 AM »
What Ive been reading this bike gets very good reviews. Anyone ever own one?

6 speed trans
Shaft driven
Hydraulic lifters
Electronic ignition
Automatic cam chain adjuster

Much different style and stance then our sohc CB750's. And no way you would ever get the two bikes mixed up, but not a bad looking bike IMO ;)
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Re: 1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2013, 07:05:32 AM »
Those Harley tariff bikes were hopped up a little,  big taxes if they were 750 or larger. Not sure how long their run was though,  may wise to see what the parts supply looks like for them if any may be needed in the future before buying.
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Re: 1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2013, 11:06:34 AM »
Could that be the model that Freddie Spenser rode in a Honda TV ad in the 80's?  He rode it at Laguna Seca.  I think I saw the You tube video at the Roadracing World website.  Freddie did say he liked in the ad!

I like them.
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Re: 1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2013, 05:19:05 PM »
It was very well reviewed when it first came out. And I have always thought it was a good looking bike.
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Re: 1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2013, 02:56:01 AM »
I think this is the video your talking about Stev-o 8)
80s Honda Nighthawk S Commercial
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Re: 1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2013, 02:57:41 PM »
That is the video alright.  Thanks for digging it out.
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Re: 1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2013, 03:21:19 PM »
Yes, I did. Or almost. See it is US version of CBX750 I had in Prague, here is some info:

http://www.teamrc17.net/

I would love to have one of those. Very strong and very, very smooth. Loaded with full luggage and in two it cruised across Germany at 110+mph with ease and power to spare.  Passing in 6 on flip of the wrist. That was one great bike.
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Re: 1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2013, 03:23:12 PM »
Mine was German version with chain actually, no shaft.
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Re: 1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2013, 03:25:40 PM »
Yep, we had the CBX550/750 here as well. I always liked them. Quite rare though.
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Re: 1984-86 Honda Nighthawk 700S
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2013, 03:27:25 PM »
I've heard good things about the early ones, somthing about less power on later NA models?
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