Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk (1982-) vs Moto Guzzi V 50 Monza (1981-82)
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| Make: | Honda | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | CB 450SC Nighthawk | V 50 Monza |
| Years: | 1982- | 1981-82 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 447 cc / 27.2 cu-in | 490 cc / 29.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 X 50.6mm | 74 x 57 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm constant velocity | 2x 28mm Dell'Orto PHBH carbs |
| Ignition: | Solid state | Battery powered inductive |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 43.3 hp / 32.2 kW @ 8500 rpm | 48 hp / 35.7 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 4.3 Kgm / 42.1 Nm @ 650 rpm | NA |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks 124.5mm wheel travel | Telehydraulic gas forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm 97mm wheel travel | Swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | Single 272mm disc | 2x 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 140mm Drum | Single 235mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90 -19 | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 178 kg / 392 lbs | 160 kg / 353 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |