Post Sale Update: This Nighthawk sold for $3,200 after 8 bids on eBay.
Also known as the Nighthawk S, the Honda CB700SC was an interesting bike designed to avoid the 45% tax imposed on imported bikes of 700cc or bigger. Despite the ‘smaller’ engine, this bike was faster than many of its 750cc competitors, and the press loved it. Honda killed this bike after only a couple of years, leaving it to become a cult classic for passionate owners nowadays.
The 696cc inline four engine It produced 80 horsepower, good for a top speed of about 120 miles per hour. It’s a little heavier than I expected at 516 pounds – and all those pounds were available for a MSRP of $3,398. For more on the Nighthawk S, check out this article from Motorcycle Classics, who call it “An American Hot Rod.”
This specific Honda CB700SC (VIN: JH2RC2007FM100888) has 8,800 miles and is in excellent original condition. The seller has had it for 8 years and the bike has no issues. The sale includes that the owners manual and tool kit, though there is a small crack in the bikini fairing.
Find this Honda CB700SC for sale in Erie, Colorado with bidding up to $1,985 and the reserve not yet met
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