I have a 96 and it's still one of my favorites. The 750 does have an off-idle stumble on the throttle. It takes some getting used to, but I can live with it. Apparently it was due to emissions settings and it runs a little lean at the bottom end, or so I've read. It has hydraulic lifters so there are no valve adjustments to do. The few changes I did to mine, I rebuilt the front caliper and it made it much better. I changed out the normal fork fluid with ATF, made it feel better in the front. I did still find an OEM center stand from a dealer in Texas. Parts are out there still if you hunt around. Honda really hit a home run on these, that's why it didn't change for it's run of 10 or 11 years. Don't let the generic looks fool you, these things are fast. Recommended by an old fart that's been riding for a long time.

This review gave me the final push to purchase a beautifully maintained black 1991 Nighthawk Sevenfifty in june. So thank you Rabid Hedgehog!! My bike was imported from the USA to Holland, so I feel very lucky to drive it on my mum time. Makes me happy everytime I get on it 👆🏼😁.

I owned a 2003 NightHawk 750 which was the last year of this model and it looked identical to this one. It was my second bike and I had a blast commuting with it as well as riding it on the weekend. I miss it dearly but sometimes, you have no choice which is what happened in my case. Despite having chain and carburetors, this bike was very reliable and low maintenance.

If I recall correctly from when I owned one, 4000 RPM = 57 mph, 5000 RPM = 72 MPH, and 6000 RPM = 85 mph.

This bike is my all time favorite road bike.... I have a 2002 cb750 , my dad has a 2000 cb750 and my uncle has the 2001 cb750 😂 we bought all at separate times , I also own a 98 zx6r(another classic), but I really love riding the nighthawk. Its fast , nimble , and is just a breeze to maintain.

Harley should have studied this bike when designing the Street series.

Do more old school reviews if u can. People don't realize how good some of the old bikes were. Specially wen you can buy them alot of times for less than 2k easy

Great review. I think that’s my bike. Sold it in Norman around 95-96. Loved it.

I got a 93 hawk! I love it! Def puts a smile on ur face with that acceleration.

The stiff clutch may just be the cable needing a little lube. Mushy brakes are probably old fluid. From what I've read, an aftermarket, braided stainless, brake line really helps the front brakes as well. I have a '99 with 9,000 miles I just picked up for $200. It hasn't been licensed in 17-years, and was last started six-years ago. I am in the process of going through the thing to make it a runner again: rebuilding brakes and carbs, new battery, new tires, fork and engine oil. I'm looking forward to firing it up again in a few weeks.

I have watched and rewatched this video a few times. Makes me miss my 650 Nighthawk. With the exception of the shaft drive, 6 speed trans, and a few ccs it's basically the same bike. Revs like a demon and sounds identical. Time to look for a nice used Nighthawk.

Just bought a 96!!! Love it

I had one of these many years ago. I bought it used from a MSF instructor with 26k miles on it. One of my favorite bikes. I wish I had kept it.

I bought one just like this a couple years ago only mine is a black 1992 with only 10000 miles on it... My impressions and opinions are just like you have expressed... I have been riding for over 40 years and have owned over 20 cycles including crotch rockets, cruisers, touring bikes, and other standard style but this is one of my favorites... I don't ride very much anymore which is why I appreciate the simplicity of this machine... Very little in the way of hydraulics to break down over time from non-use and no worries about coolant issues with the air-cooled engine.

I have a 1992 and enjoy this bike very much. Great acceleration, classic looks and low maintenance all at a low entry price. I added stiffer sonic springs in the front, progressive springs in the rear, a stainless steel braided brake line and a national cycle windscreen f-16 windscreen. Those upgrades make the bike an outstanding budget ride!

I can't believe it still has drum brakes! I got an '83 550 for my first bike and love it so much. Same horsepower from a smaller engine with a higher redline (10K) and less torque, preload and rebound on the back, 6 speed, and hydraulic clutch. I think they built them to a higher standard back then when they were trying to take the market than in the 90s when interest waned. Best $1200 CAD I've ever spent.

I loved my '94 Nighthawk 750. Did a lot of miles on it.

Cool bike, thanks for reviewing this. I was really looking for one of these when I bought my '97 Yamaha Seca II as a project in 2007, but couldn't find one. If I found one of these at the right price, I'd buy it now.

Right now i have a 1969 CB350. It is an excellent bike! I am thinking about upgrading to one of these next summer. I love the way they look, the smoothness of a 4 cylinder engine, and the upright riding position. I would imagine sitting on this nighthawk is similar to my 350, but a bit bigger and heavier.

The Nighthawk was the first bike I ever rode when I took my MSF course back in May 2018. I actually dropped out of the class because I felt like I couldn't control the throttle. They were teaching us to be "easy on, easy off". I tried my best to do that, but it would just be nothing, nothing, and then boom, my head was slinging back. I also dropped out because it was around 100 degrees outside (ridiculous), and the second day of the class was on Mother's Day. I knew I was moving out of state and decided I didn't want to miss out on the last Mother's Day I'd be around my Mom for a while. I'm glad you mentioned the dead zone on the throttle, so I know it wasn't my fault. I have already decided that I'm taking another class since it's like $150 dollars cheaper than the first one I was in, and just happened to see this video where you mention the throttle. Plus, those bikes in the MSF class have been abused and dropped a ton, so I figured it probably wasn't my fault, but still. It was cool to see this bike again, and thanks for riding in the middle of winter! I'm sure it's cold out in Oklahoma, as it's like 26 degrees here in Ohio. Stay warm and stay safe!

great video .,. your excitement comes through .. looking at one of these .. 2002 right now .. very cool .. love it

I had a 750 Nighthawk . I had a lot of fun on that bike.

I just recently bought a 92 for $950 with 6900 miles and I've enjoyed it. Had to have carbs rebuilt but man was it worth it! This 1 is a 🚀

Great video! Looking to buy one of these off of a friend of mine and this video provides a lot of great insight on the bike, cheers!

Great review, thanks. I test drove this bike new, didn't get it, may get one now!

My old 82 cb450r nighthawk was only a in line 2 , still a 10,000 rpm machine. It was described to me as the predecessor of the cbr.it sat higher than most. Cornered better than most. Was very light ,mine was a 6 speed chain drive. Never replaced anything but tires on it. It was great on 2 lane blacktop. 4 lane was difficult, it was plenty fast, but the big rigs pushed me around to much. Still though it got over 70 mpg. And rode like a dream. Good bikes

Just bought my first bike was going for a Honda hornet but after watching your review i went for a USA IMPORT 1992 cb750 nighthawk. Lol😂 just loving the ride. HEY at least i didn't make the mistake of not buying one, thanks for making this review.👍💯👌😎

I have had several 750s. Both Honda and Kawasaki. I have to say, my 1981 CB750 Custom was the smoothist one to ride. Not the fastest of them, but truly a great street bike. I am really want a 90s CB650 Nighthawk. Just have not had the money when I have seen one.

OKC! Hey, I'm looking at one nearby. Glad to see your review.

I know that section of 235, I'm about to go look at the same bike tomorrow! Happy I watched this

Bought a 91’ and caféd it very very low maintenance and absolutely love it

Second time around watching your video a year apart. I'm really enjoying it again. A great example of mid forward controls by way of comparison is the third generation Honda Magna 750 a contemporary of the Nighthawk 750, which has standard position controls.

I had a 2002 in mint condition. All it needed was EFI, a slipper clutch, improved front and rear shocks. Maybe also ABS and a 6th gear, maybe. Fuel economy was poor, it had a punishing ride over the smallest road imperfections, and the clutch pull would wear out your left hand. But I loved that bike. No liquid cooling to muck with. No valve lifter clearances to have to check/adjust. It was a get on it and ride powerful machine, turbine smooth, reliable as they come.

I'm getting a 95 Nighthawk thats in rough shape for 200 bucks. A Diamond in the rough from everything I have been seeing so far. Going to be a great summer project for me to go over and clean her up..looking forward to it.

you ABSOLUTELY, DEFINITELY make me wanna get a Nighthawk. GREAT VIDEO!!!!

Just bought a 99 CB750 nighthawk cant wait to get out there and ride, she needs some TLC to get her ready

I lived on one for 10 yrs in Seattle no car bike only 12 months a year. Maintenance free change the oil and every once in a blue moon the clutch. Self adjusting valves the best bike ever. I named her Trusty.

I owned a 1991 Nighthawk 750. Great UJM, I had the hondaline windscreen, centerstand, sissy bar/luggage rack. Great all rounder.

Just got a 1992 nighthawk here i denmark, 25000miles on it, looks New so im a happy man🥰😀

I have a 99 Nighthawk 250. Love that bike. Going look at a '80 cb750 in a couple days. Needs some work but it's what I'm looking for

I have a1991 (red) and it is so much fun to ride I have a st1300 too and love that too but the cb750 is just like a kid that wants to go, go, go! Fun is the only way so simple explain how it feels to ride one. It is so smooth and precise with plenty of power at any speed. Quick of the line and can keep up at the top end. So easy to ride too. Perfectly balanced and agile. Love it.

I love this bike, my favorite out of 5 I own

I have a Blue ‘93 and love it - thx for the review!

i like the styling on this one, its definitely got the cool factor going for me and wow is it a smooth and whisper quiet engine. I got a Yamaha Stryker and its a noisy little guy

I just bought a 91 with only 2100 miles!!

Just found a -93 cb750 sevenfifty thas has gone 24k miles. And engine doesn't have a drop of oil outside the engine. Wonderful bike. Don't know why they made a nighthawk, my SF has dual discs in the front straight from the VTR, single disc in the back and alittle wider tyres. Even my friend who owns a brand new Kawasaki Gtr 1400 borrowed it and he had basically the same reaction as you. Fun to see that they are 26 yrs old and still run and drive perfect.

Had a night hawk. 650 and 550. And 75 super sport 750. Great bikes.

I have a 92 nighthawk 750 with the vance and hines 4 into one exhaust and it really sings going down the road

My cousin had a 2001 model when I had a '77 CB750. Ahh man what I would give to go back to those days.

I had a 93, an all around great motorcycle from Honda , and it’s deceptively fast. It was my first bike , and I didn’t get a second bike for 10 years because I didn’t have to.

LOOOOVE the nighthawk series bikes. A pure joy to ride. And even still by today's new engine bikes...........still VERY quick bikes off the line! I mean, 75 HP is 75 HP. Dont mater if its 1959 75HP or 2019 75 HP.........it is still 75 HP! 😂 Love watching your used / older bike reviews! Keep em coming! 😎👊👊

I wish I kept mine, when I bought the ST1300. It was great in town.

I had one of these. Fun to ride but the brakes sucked. I upgraded the front line to braided steel and it helped a bit.

The clutch cable is stiff on mine as well, and appears to be "normal" from reading the forums. I have a friend with a dozen bikes from XT225 to the Triumph Rocket, but he holds on to his Nighthawk 750! Just got new chain and sprockets 16 tooth front, 36 tooth rear, essentially giving it 2nd through 6th gear ratios, giving up 1rst gear ratio, so it's not an in town stop light drag racer.

I just bought a 92 hawk for 900 but I sent it to get carbs cleaned an new blinkers but I love my bike

Glad to see some more content. Will you be joining the attempt to break the Harley group ride in Texas this year?

I have those EXACT SAME mirrors on my 2001 Nighthawk!!! Lol. They ARE "narrower" than the stock mirrors,but You just need to be more "focused" in adjusting the mirror in WHERE You need to look behind You,but I LOVE the blue-tint on these mirrors! Their fabulous during very sunny rides as the bright-sun doesn't end up blinding You when looking into the mirrors! Lol. Anyway,as for what he said about the rest of the bike holds true for the most part! I bought my Nighthawk with about 17,000 on it and I now have a tad over 27,000 on it now,so I don't put a whole lot of miles on it when ridden,but these bikes are as Reliable as can be,given the proper maintenance to them (which isn't a whole lot,nor costly). Compared to newer machines.............I'll take this bike any day of the week as it's QUIET,very smooth running,shifting,accelerating,etc. and just an overall joy to ride on! Thanks! : >)

"she's tight and frisky..." I like!

And these old nighthawks have a treat between 6500 and 10,000red line hang on. Also indestructible engine that only asks for clean oil. No valve adjustments needed

I like sport bikes but man I love nighthawks

My favorite bike❤️

Throw a steel braided brake line at her and that should help the sponge. They really are a wonderful affordable upgrade that helps a lot more than you'd think.

I am a super beginner, first time I rode a bike was when i took the MSF class and got my license two weeks ago. I was looking at GSXR 750'S Yamaha Fz 07's all the cool looking sport bikes but instead theres a guy selling a 96 night hawk 750 on craigslist for $1100 and its the same bike i rode in class. i think im gonna go for the Night Hawk and just take this year to learn first then upgrade later.

Great video to review this bike. At 62 mph in 5th is it revving at 4700 rpm? I can't quite make our your gauges.

Back in the 1970s, the CB750 was nicknamed “UJM”, for “universal Japanese machine, meaning it could easily be modified to be a long-distance touring bike, or a cafe racer, or a chopper, etc.

So where can I get my tach fixed? Old schooooool? I just ride it, never thought about where it went to school.

Just bought a 93 75mile nighthawk with 7,500 miles. $1,500 I'm the 4th owner, technically. First was a 19 year old who flaked on rent. Second was the landlord who was paid back rent via bike. Third was the guy who got it after 7year storage by landlord guy. *he tore it down, cleaned the carbs, plugs, jetted it, new tires, fixed the little things, 4 into 1 throaty exhaust. Rode it all of 1,000 miles. Now I got it. Makes 45 feel like 65mph. Punchy, throaty, long twist throttle before shifting, winds out nicely. Great brakes, clutch engages just 40% out so no pop stalls. Simplistic, rider to road, hands on ride.

Really quiet compared to my 2 700 Nighthawk S....one red and the other blue....great bikes

I love the Nighthawk.

Omg I just saw the video! I just picked up one a 91 red color with 26k on it completely stock and I'm about to get a 92 black one just like this one!! You're right on everything I absolutely love this bike however bc I'm 6'3 rides like an hr long my legs r a little tight and I would love a 6th gear on the hway. Having said that the bike is absolutely a dream to ride has plenty of power it's smooth and so simple to ride and work on. When they first came out I was kinda snobby about them I didn't like the looks and thought of it as an old men's bike. Well now that I'm older I absolutely love them sometimes something has to get old to appreciate. The 92 has 4 to 1 it sounds incredible I can't wait to pick it up to go with my KLR650s and my ZRX1200. I loved the video!! Cheers...

This is why they are called "Universal Japanese Motorcycles" It is what I cut my teeth on. My first street bike was a Kaw and on to the Honda in-lines. Toured the country on those bikes. I now am on a Goldwing but would love to have one in my garage.

I have a 1999 750nighthawk with 67,500 miles a little beat looking but runs great change the oil that’s it

As for the forks, I would imagine some heavier oil in the tubes would firm her up nicely.

Thinking of getting this bike as my first one. Question, what is the flashing yellow light between your gauges?

I had one identical to yours. It was a great bike.

Thank you for this review. I'm currently looking in a 96 and I've never ridden a motorcycle. But I felt drawn to this specific bike. Maybe it's the name LOL maybe it's something more

What's the black Honda in the beginning of the video, in front of the lake? Is that a rebel? Thx

Just bought a good condition all original '92 with 10k miles for $590. It sat for the last 3-4 years so it won't start but I'm hoping it won't be hard to get running because it looks like a great bike!

I dont remember ever running the speed limit in the slow lane when I had my 96 nighthawk

I had one loved it quite powerful, regretfully sold it. Liked it better than Magna. Seat was abit high for me.

Probably a Dyno Jet stage I kit would make that bike run really sharp.

I love this bike - reduced to the minimum a bike must have. Strong enough and quite comfortable. I will replace my behind shocks - the reaction is too bad

I had a 93 that same colour for my first bike. I hated that they discontinued that colour for a true red later.

I’m 99% sure I own this Nighthawk you’re riding in the video. Got it off a guy who got it from Indian OKC. I’ve got 28K miles now and it’s running great.

Would you consider this bike for a first bike? I have a family friend wanting to sell me one with bent forks and damaged clutch pedal (he dropped it) and is only asking $600. I’m a bigger guy as it is so I’m looking for 750 or bigger

Turn key classic!

I wish honda would bring these back. I missed my chance to buy a new one back in the day:(

That's a sweet looking bike. I wish

👽❤️Nighthawk

Very similar to my 1982 Yamaha Seca 650. I never ever ever should have sold that bike. Honda 750 inline 4's are about as bullet proof an engine as was ever made.

Sorry, but the only thing that motor has in common with the original 69 cb750 is the displacement. This is a twin cam, four valve engine with hydraulic valve adjusters. This was a clean sheet design in the early 80s which Honda used in the Nighthawk S and the CBX. The US got the original Nighthawk as a 700 thanks to the Harley tariff.

I'm grabbing one tomorrow

These bikes are getting harder to find even harder in good shape I’m buying a 92 with thirteen thousand miles in great shape 2300

I have the bike.Only major flaw no 6th gear and you'll yourself keep shifting up thinking there is 1 more but no its 5th and engine real buzzy overworking above 65.Some swapped front sprocket from 15 to 16 that relaxes a bit.

My dad had one back in the 80s.

Brake fluid is very old..? Nice bike btw! 👍🏻

How did this compare to the late 80s Magnas?

My 93' Blue Lady is bulletproof.

i had a 1982 suzuki gs 750 for a short time. it was no slouch and fun to ride, probably pretty similar to the 750 nighthawk. the engine blew up on me, so i gave up on it. parts and junkyard engines aren't as plentiful for suzukis as they are for hondas. a 750 inline 4 is a very capable, do everything motorcycle.

I love my 1996 Yamaha xv1100. But the 750 Nighthawk was high on my list. The inline 4 looks like it would do better, smoother. Some are 6 speed, some are shaft drive. Shaft drive is a must for me. Never go back to chain. 6 speed, I wish my xv1100 had 6 speed.