NOVEMBER NIGHTHAWK GOLD
For the last couple of years, we’ve been on the hunt for a reliable build platform to carry us out of the XV era. Something in decent supply, reliable and with readily available parts. And also kind boring. We think we found it in the form of the Honda Nighthawk 750. The ‘90’s CBs weren’t ugly, just a bit plain. And we found that in Level 2 or 4 trim, they can undergo quite the Classified transformation. When Greg Sheffer came looking for a street bike that hinted at his motocross roots, we jumped at the chance. We went for visual lightness and an aggressive stance. There’s nothing onboard that doesn’t need to be there. The rider sits upright and ready to rumble. With an R6-R front end and a top of the line set of Progressive Suspension 970 shocks at the back, Mr. Sheffer has some serious running gear at his command. We built this one simultaneously with another 1992 CB and had a great time running them together before they were cut loose. Look for more takes on the Nighthawk platform in the not too distant future.
SPECIFICATIONS
DONOR: 1992 Honda CB750 Nighthawk
FRONT END: 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6R
FRONT WHEEL: 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6R
FRONT BRAKES: 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6R
REAR WHEEL: Stock Nighthawk
TIRES: Shinko Raven
SHOCKS: Progressive Suspension 970 piggyback
TANK: 1981 Honda CB450T Hawk
EXHAUST: Vance & Hines 4-into-1
GAUGE: Acewell digital
SEAT: Custom upholstered, Roy Baird, RVA
BATTERY: Shorai Lithium Ion
CHAIN: DID gold X-Ring