My Nighthawk has somewhere in the neighborhood of 115,000 miles and still runs like new. No smoke, no oil use, hit the starter and it starts faster than my old 2016 CBR300R did. The absolute essence of what motorcycle riding should be, in its purest form. I'm proud to say I'm the second owner of this fine machine, and even more proud to have paid only $250 for it.

The 750 Nighthawk inline 4 cylinder was smooth as glass in all rev ranges

Nighthawk is a nice cruiser for people who want actual feeling and response from a bike

I went with a 750 Nighthawk and it's been an awesome reliable bike.

PLEASE do more of these motorcycle throwback reviews as well:)

I had the exact same yellow ‘96 Nighthawk. I purchased it in 2002 with 20,000 miles. It ran perfect all the time. It has hydraulic valve lifters that never need adjustment. All you need to do is change the oil every 5k and adjust the chain periodically, Tires last pretty long and carbs are rarely ever adjusted. It’s the do everything bike with about the same maintenance as a bicycle.

I’ve been daily driving a Nighthawk 750 for the last three years. I ride it in all seasons, rain or shine. I’ve personally put 40k miles on it and all I do is change the oil every 3k miles and the BT45 tires every 11k miles. It’s a perfect commuter. It’s comfortable and quick. Gets 50-55 mpg. And although it’s top heavy, I still enjoy flicking it around. The only major maintenance I’ve done (wasn’t difficult) was changing the sprockets and chain. I went a tooth up on the rear sprocket. Disclaimer: it’s my first bike. I’ve dropped it probably 5-8 times and low sided it twice. It still runs flawlessly.

I miss my Seca II. So easy to ride. So fun! I actually rode it more than my YZF600R. Please post more retro bike reviews!

It's Thanksgiving weekend 2020. Half the country is focused on some real, and many imagined injustices in the US and the world at large. If I could just hit the restart button in the brains of the malcontents and put them on one of these motorcycles, the world would be a better, happier place in one day. I've been riding since 1975, and have owned more motorcycles than 90% of bikers, and have ridden even more. Used to have 10-12 bikes registered and insured at a time. I was not, am not rich, but I knew what I liked and was willing to buy used and wait for the right deal. I have ridden the 600, 750, and 900 Secas/I & II. And have owned a couple of Nighthawks, 650 & S. The motorcycle manufacturers are among the greatest (and unsung) heroes of the manufacturing and transportation worlds! Truly underappreciated. It's my birthday today and I'm going to buy a friend's Nighthawk 750, he has two, and I want to go riding with him. I would encourage anyone with good balance and timing to go out and buy yourself one of these or one of the hundreds of similarly good bikes, ride safely above all else, and enjoy this wonderful slice of life, and make the world a better place.

Love the bike vids. Keep 'em coming!

Thanks for uploading, enjoyed

I own a '94 Seca II, great bike. This was fun to watch. :-)

This is great! I"m riding a '97 Yamaha Seca II.

Very rare and nice bikes, nighthawks

Love my seca 2

I remember watching this episode and actually buying a 750 Nighthawk. It was a sewing machine, but it wasn't at all interesting to drive. I ended up selling it and buying an SV1000S with a VTwin. SOOOO much more fun! I DID put a V&H 4-1 on it however and it sounded pretty BA, however, it wasn't.

I own a xj600 that bike is such a beast so much power

you should do another video like this one with the Yamaha seca 750 Honda CB 750 nighthawk and Suzuki GS 650 or Suzuki gsx600f katana

Would love to see the nighthawk come back as a shaft drive and cheap price

Want that Nighthawk

Cool video. I still have my Seca! I was looking for one of the Nighthawks when I got my Seca used, but couldn't find one. The owners seem to keep them. Happy with my trusty Yamaha. It isn't the fastest, highest tech machine out there, but it's up for pretty much anything.

i really wanted a nighthawk 750 but i'm glad i went the yamaha sportbike route instead with the best 600 ever made, the YZF600R. still miss that bike.....i'll have to get another one down the line. FZ1 will have to do for now.

I put my Seca through hell and its still running at 50k lol

have the NH 750. Few glaring flaws.Needs 6th gear or gets overworked above 60.2nd Techno-meter almost all of them fail after 15k miles due to poor soldering of wires. Otherwise its reliable bike

After learning on the CB250 NIghthawk, I want a 750 now badly! I may throw a big bore kit onto the CB250 in the meanwhile, but the end goal is to get a CB750. Ill be set for a good many many years when I get my 750.

Someone gave me a seca ii I can't wait to get her going

I have a 02 Nighthawk. A solid good looking bike! But it's 500 lbs wet. A bit heavy, no? And no fairings for wind buffeting. :(

whats the red bike at the begining he leans on?

I find it frustrating that none of the motorcycle reviews include any performance data. Especially when you test and present the performance figures on trucks, suvs, vans, 4 banger beater cars.. etc.

We go Two-Wheelin' with the Yamaha Seca II and Honda CB750 Nighthawk in this classic motorcycle Retro Review!

I was -just- looking at the Honda yesterday, wondering if they were any good since I have no biker friends.... guess this answers the question, if I can find one in good shape..

What's a similar modern bike to the Nighthawk?

what's the fairing kit for the seca 2?

you foreget john take the yamaha to 0-60mph

Actually...........the Honda CB750 Nighthawk is both air AND oil cooled!!! Suprises me that a show like motorweek,would leave something like that out!?!? Oh well.

hypercycle... hahaha

Lol "hypercycle"