Honda Nighthawk 550 review: Best Beginner Bike Part 2

[@ktroy787]

This is my dream bike. Currently riding a little Rebel 250 that does 90% of what I need it for, but maybe some day will find a nice 550 with that 6-speed and 7k punch. Thanks for posting, you seem very blessed.

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

Thank you for watching! I’m sure you will be able to find one! I do consider myself very blessed to own one

[@christiancoronado4959]

@@Backyard_Motorsports yeah I'm trying to find one but if you ever decide to sell it or trade it for one other bike You also have a Honda civic right .I have a 86 Honda Crx all original

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

@@christiancoronado4959 that’s a cool car, you should bring it to the vtec tuning meet if you live in Cali

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

@@christiancoronado4959 surprised you haven’t seen one for sale, I catch them on fb marketplace a lot. The 650 is just as good if not better and they make a 700cc Nighthawk s that is very similar but with a cool plastics and different shaped tank

[@christiancoronado4959]

@@Backyard_Motorsports yes I'm in cali and no I haven't seen any for sale I been looking everywhere

[@MacManKnockKnock]

This was a great video. Thank you.

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

Thank you! Hopefully it helped if your looking for a bike! 🏍

[@witchyunicorn3253]

Great video! 👍

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

Thank you! Couldn’t have done it without you!

[@deangruwell6555]

Im 54 years old .. current bikes a goldwing & a GSXR 1000R liter bike .. but my all time fav was my 1984 nighthawk 550 .. why. ? All my best memories were in that bike 40 years ago .. lost my virginity - out ran cops - cruise phx city streets etc.. my first was a cb 350 .. then this 550 .. then the 700 nighthawk.. 550 was better 😉

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

Goldwings are cool and the gixxer is rad! That’s cool you had some good memories with a Nighthawk, it seems like it’s just a good all around bike. You should get another one, it seems like they aren’t very valuable. And I’m sure you know better than me but they sound so good.

[@SethParker]

My first street bike ever was a nighthawk. I loved it. It made me so excited. Very fun! Such a fun, easy to ride bike!

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

Yeah! I think it makes a great first bike!

[@drivingwithricks]

I had a Nighthawk like this one and it was a nice bike. Wish I could find one like it again

[@Buddycoop1]

I wonder if we took a survey, would Honda people like the 550 or 650 Nighthawk better? I have a 400, 550, and 750. 550 is my fave.

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

I love my 550 too but that is the only one I’ve ridden. I really like the 700cc nighthawk s too. I just think it looks cool. Interesting you like the 550 over the 750.

[@hasanraza4650]

I prefer 650

[@bjtk7789]

Can I ask how tall are you? I like the orignal pull back bars, I’m 6ft… Looking at an ‘83 550 here in the UK next week, they’re uncommon here and can go for the equivalent of $3000!

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

I probably should have elaborated more on this, I am 6’2” but it’s also about ride position preference. I felt like I had to be sitting straight up with the original bars and I like to be leaned over some.

[@bjtk7789]

Thanks, that’s helpful. I liked your review, great country…although you could do with a few more corners to ride ‘round! I’ve been riding for 30 years but I’m still drawn to these 80’s, mid-capacity bikes. Ride safe.

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

@@bjtk7789 yeah not too many cool turns haha I love these 80’s bikes too, they sounds great, look cool, there’s a lot to like about them in my opinion. Good luck purchasing one!

[@willwilliams1319]

Actually the only made the 83 550 for 1 year and only made 1000 of then

[@christiancoronado4959]

Well you ever sell it or maybe trade it

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

I suppose but only if I could replace it with a similar bike. I want a super hawk for example but I wouldn’t want to sell this to get it, the Nighthawk is so comfortable and easy to ride. I just added a rack that I posted a video on a couple weeks ago so I can make even more trips with it. I love how approachable and affordable this bike is which is why I made the video on it, I think it has something for a lot of people!

[@Iamtwo_times]

What handle bars do you have on it

[@Backyard_Motorsports]

@@Iamtwo_times nighthawk 700s

[@Iamtwo_times]

@@Backyard_Motorsports thank you