Honda Hawk 11 (SC85) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,082cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin Unicam 8V 6-Speed Manual · Source: Honda Hawk 11 (SC85) (2022–2024) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda Hawk 11 (SC85) (2022–2024) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2022–2024 Honda Hawk 11 (SC85) (chassis SC85) requires 3.9 L (4.12 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4 L (4.23 US qt) with filter service (15410-MCJ-000 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70ZR17M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (180/55ZR17M/C (73W)), paired with 4× NGK SILMAR8A9S spark plug(s) and a YTZ14S / HY110 battery.
Drain only: 3.9 L (4.12 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~301 km (187 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.9 L (4.12 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4 L (4.23 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.8 L (5.07 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15410-MCJ-000 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 30 N·m (22.1 lb-ft / 3.06 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) · Rear: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK SILMAR8A9S × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ14S / HY110 (12V 11.2Ah AGM / LiFePO4) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty Sealed X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and clean/lube regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1082 cc · 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm · 104 N·m (76.7 lb-ft) @ 6,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 820 mm (32.3 in) · 214 kg (472 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 14 L (3.7 US gal) · ~21.5 km/L → ~301 km (187 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 24,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 48,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Boutique Japanese-market cafe racer wrapping the 1,082cc Unicam twin in a one-piece FRP bullet fairing with clip-ons and a manual-only 6-speed gearbox (4.0 L w/ HF204).
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda 998/1,084cc semi-dry-sump Unicam twin (Africa Twin, NT1100, Rebel 1100) featuring dual crankcase drain bolts and 4 twin-spark plugs.