This 1986 Honda CB700SC Nighthawk S is finished in black and red and is powered by a 696cc DOHC inline-four paired with a six-speed transmission. Features include quad Keihin carburetors, split three-spoke 16″ alloy wheels, dual front disc brakes, an air-adjustable TRAC anti-dive fork, a stepped two-up seat, dual mirrors, a passenger grab handle, a cargo rack, a tinted windscreen, engine guards, a four-into-two exhaust system, and side and center stands. This CB700SC Nighthawk S was acquired by the selling dealer in 2024 and is now offered at no reserve with two keys and a clean California title.
The bodywork is finished in black and red with Honda fuel tank decals. Additional details include a black vinyl stepped two-up seat, a rectangular headlight, dual mirrors, a passenger grab handle, a tinted windscreen, engine guards, a rear cargo rack, and side and center stands. Imperfections are highlighted in the gallery.
The split three-spoke 16″ alloy wheels are mounted with Bridgestone tires. Suspension consists of an air-adjustable TRAC anti-dive fork as well as dual preload- and rebound-adjustable shocks mounted to the swingarm. Stopping power is provided by dual discs up front and a drum at the rear.
The handlebar is mounted aft of instrumentation that includes a 150-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 10,700-rpm redline, and a fuel gauge as well as an LCD gear-position display and indicator lights. The five-digit odometer shows 6k miles.
The air-cooled 696cc DOHC inline-four features four valves per cylinder as well as four Keihin carburetors and an external oil cooler. Output was rated at 80 horsepower and 45 lb-ft of torque when new.
Power is transferred to the rear wheel through a six-speed transmission and an enclosed driveshaft. The bike is equipped with a four-int0-two exhaust system.
The California title notes the engine number as 2203182, omitting the ‘RC20E’ prefix.