Naked Motorcycles
1997Honda CB 750 Nighthawk
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The 1997 Honda CB750 Nighthawk is a no-nonsense roadster with a 747cc air-cooled inline four making 64 Nm. It has a five-speed gearbox and a 785 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 747.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 215.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 75.0 HP (54.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a classic do-it-all naked bike for commuting, casual weekend rides, and learning the fundamentals of a smooth inline-four.
- Built for
- A mellow, mechanically simple air-cooled four that favors smooth, linear power delivery over outright excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders chasing sharp sportbike performance, aggressive cornering clearance, or any serious off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →41
out of 100Average
The Honda CB 750 Nighthawk passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 79.8% of the time, 1.8 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 41% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
79.8%Passed first time
11.2%Failed outright
9.0%Fixed during test
26,000Typical miles
625Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
37
48
46
199119921994
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ducati 750 Sport | 59 Average | 2,600 |
| 2 | Kawasaki Zephyr 750 | 44 Average | 8,705 |
| 3 | Honda CB 750 Nighthawk | 41 Average | 625 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Zephyr 550 | 35 Below average | 7,648 |
| 5 | Yamaha XJ 600 N | 31 Below average | 1,444 |
| 6 | Ducati Monster 600 | 28 Below average | 1,565 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 747.0 ccm
- Power
- 75.0 HP (54.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3488 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 67.0 x 53.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1500 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 215.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin-downtube steel frame; steel box-section swing-arm
- Front suspension
- 41mm Air assisted forks, 139mm wheel travel.
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks, 5-way spring preload, 107mm wheel travel.
- Rake (fork angle)
- 29.0°
- Trail
- 108 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 316mm disc 2 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 316 mm
- Rear brakes
- 180mm drum
- Rear brakes diameter
- 180 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/80-18
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1991 | 1994 | 1997 | 2000 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 747 cc | 747 cc | 747 cc | 747 cc | 747 cc |
| Dry weight | 215 kg | 215 kg | 215 kg | 215 kg | 215 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 37 Below average | 46 Average | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CB 750 Nighthawk?
The 1997 Honda CB 750 Nighthawk has a Capacity of 747.0 ccm (45.58 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CB 750 Nighthawk have?
The 1997 Honda CB 750 Nighthawk has a Power of 75.0 HP (54.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda CB 750 Nighthawk have?
The 1997 Honda CB 750 Nighthawk has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CB 750 Nighthawk?
The 1997 Honda CB 750 Nighthawk has a Torque of 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM.
How much does the Honda CB 750 Nighthawk weigh?
The 1997 Honda CB 750 Nighthawk has a Dry weight of 215.0 kg (474.0 pounds).
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