Honda Pacific Coast
The PC800 Pacific Coast is a touring scooter manufactured and marketed by Honda between 1989 and 1998. Named after California's Pacific Coast Highway, over 14,000 were sold in North America, Europe and Japan, with a three-year hiatus between two production runs. The bike is noted for its single integrated trunk straddling the rear wheel, full bodywork, and distinctive two-tone paint.
1989 Honda Pacific Coast with accessory tall windshield | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Honda Pacific Coast |
| Production | 1989–1998 |
| Class | Touring |
| Engine | 800 cc (49 cu in) 45° 3-valves per cylinder, V-twin, liquid cooled |
| Bore / stroke | 79.5 mm × 80.6 mm (3.13 in × 3.17 in) |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Hydraulic clutch, 5-speed, shaft drive |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Suspension | Front 42 mm telescopic fork Rear 4-way adjustable spring |
| Brakes | Front 2x disc 290 mm, 2 piston calipers Rear drumbrake 180 mm |
| Tires | Front 120/80-17 140/80-15 |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (1,500 mm) |
| Dimensions | H: 1,360 mm (54 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) |
Like the earlier Honda Goldwing and later Rune, the Pacific Coast had been conceived and designed by Honda Research America specifically for the US market. Though subsequent Honda motorcycles would feature integral, side-opening trunks—namely the Deauville/NT700V, ST1100, Gold Wing and ST1300—the wheel-straddling, top-opening trunk concept remained unique to the Pacific Coast.