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Retrospective: Honda PC800 Pacific Coast: 1989-90, 1994-98

What happens when motorcycle designers share a drawing board with automobile types? The answer may be the Honda Pacific Coast.

Rumor had it that after Honda R&D Americas, Inc., was established in 1985 and began dealing with all Honda products, the word came down from above that the engineers and designers should get their heads and drawing pencils together and come up with a motorcycle that would appeal to the fellow who was driving a Honda Civic.

OK, said someone, perhaps the person in charge, the motorcycle guys will deal with the drivetrain and chassis, while the car fellows will look after the bodywork. An interesting notion. The moto-press was mildly impressed, more by Honda’s effort to bring in new riders with a new design than by the bike itself.

Since this was not for the go-fast moto-heads, the engine did not need to be anything radical. So they borrowed the liquid-cooled, 45-degree V-twin engine from the ’88 Shadow VT800. It had an almost square bore (79.5mm) and stroke (80.6mm), and three valves per cylinder, two intake, one exhaust. Intended to be a low-maintenance machine, the chain to each single overhead camshaft had an automatic tensioner, and the valve clearances were hydraulically adjusted. A pair of 36mm carbs fed fuel into the combustion chambers with a modest 9:1 compression ratio.

A V-twin with a 45-degree included angle has a tendency to vibrate, and while the VT version kept the vibes down to an acceptable level with offset crankpins, the R&D folk wanted the PC to be silky smooth. This was done by securing the engine with four rubber mounts, three on the cases, a fourth on the forward cylinder head.

An extra gear was added to the VT’s 4-speed box, the clutch was beefed up a little, and a shaft turned the rear wheel. At 7,000 rpm, a rear-wheel dynamometer showed over 50 horses in the herd, and the PC could turn a quarter-mile in 14 seconds at 90 mph. Better than a Civic!

The drivetrain was put into a new chassis to make it more of a touring machine than a cruiser. The frame itself was a full-cradle design, with a pair of rectangular spars running up each side of the engine from the swingarm to the steering head, allowing the PC more cornering clearance than the VT enjoyed. The front end had a 41mm fork with 5.7 inches of travel, and TRAC, or Torque Reactive Anti-dive Control. The rear shock absorbers had 5.1 inches of travel with truly minimal adjustment, as only the left’s spring preload could be changed; the right was supposedly sprung to be compatible with however the left side was set. Amazingly, it worked. There was a 17-inch wheel in front with a pair of brake discs, a 15 at the rear with a drum, and the wheelbase ran 61.2 inches.

While this was going on, what were the car guys thinking? Cover it all up. Make it look like a two-wheeled car. Plastic is cheap, molding is easy. And cover it up they did, from the cowling over the front wheel and the shrouded discs to the huge rear end, often referred to as The Trunk. Except it was completely unlike a car’s trunk, which is one big spacious unit. On the PC, you lifted up the tail section and saw two middling-sized compartments separated by the rear fender. This had never been seen before—not by car guys, not by moto-heads.

This trunk could hold quite a bit of luggage, and a hydraulic damper kept the lid open. The waterproofing was excellent with the lid closing down and overlapping the lower part by an inch or two. Access required the passenger to get off, or at least slide forward onto the rider’s saddle, as the pillion seat pivoted with the trunk lid. One oddity was that you couldn’t come out of the store with two bags of groceries and open the trunk with a key, but needed to open the cover over the gas cap and pull a release latch.

The 4.2-gallon tank was under the seat, like on the Gold Wing, to keep the weight of the 630-pound motorcycle down low. There was no petcock with reserve, but a gas gauge did serve to make the rider aware of when it was time to fill up. That gas tank-looking affair between the seat and the handlebars was merely a cover over all the necessary ugliness that goes into an engine. Designers have to spend a lot of time, and OEMs a lot of money, making engines look pretty; it’s cheaper to cover things up. However, the many plastic pieces made access to everything involved with the motor rather complicated. If you wanted to service the battery, you would have to remove seven separate panels; to change the four spark plugs, four panels. The most common activity, oil and filter change, was sensibly set up to require the removal of only one panel.

The bodywork had a lot of good ideas, like pop-off mirrors and integrated fairing protectors to prevent damage in a tipover. The fairing design did have a tendency to let wind go up the pant legs of the rider, solved by tucking pants into boots. Seat height was an accommodating 30 inches, and the seat was comfortable. The main distraction suffered by the test riders of 1989 was the windshield’s size, which buffeted both rider and passenger; for 1990 a taller shield was optional.

This was a pricey ride, $7,700 in 1989 dollars compared to the Kawasaki 1000cc Concours that was a thousand dollars less. Initial sales were reasonably good, with over 7,000 units sold that first year–the great majority in the U.S. In 1990, we suffered a minor recession and sales were down by half.

American Honda took a hard look at the market and decided to pull the Pacific Coast off the 1991 list of new models, though “non-currents” continued to be for sale. It did stay on in Europe and Japan, though sales there were small. After three straight years of absence, it reappeared in U.S. dealers for the 1994 model year, as the recession receded. But sales were dismal, averaging less than a thousand units a year for the next five years. In ’97, the price dropped and minor changes were made, with the front wheel cowling giving way to a conventional fender with a slightly sportier look. In 1998, the last year, the Concours came in at $8,000, but the PC still cost $8,700 and fewer than 600 were sold.

Sharp eyes will note the Made by Tupperware decals on the fairing of our sample machine. PC lovers do have a sense of humor.

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I loved mine and wish I had it back. I traded it for a ’93 Gold Wing.

I have a 1989 pc800 that needs work I do not know what it is worth it has only about 1700 miles on it I traded it and got stung contact me

I’m a cash buyer. Please send pictures, location and asking price.

I’ve got T registered one in red. Haven’t used it for years. Was lovely. Now probably needs attention.

The idea was to wait into I could afford to spend some money on it to sell it. But that just isn’t going to happen anytime soon. So in open to offers.

28th June 2015

Scrub the last message.. Unless you are in the UK.

Steve, did u ever get round to selling the pc800?

Amarillo,TX 1997, 98,000 miles, Cherry Red Great condition, i ride it almost everyday. $3000 obo #806 444 3191 text me for pictures or more info.

Is it a rider? Still for sale? where? how much?

Please advise if you are still selling, and how to contact you. Where are you located? Thanks.

I have a 1995 PC that is in very nice condition with 42K miles. Has a black color matched top trunk, newer tires 2nd owner. I’m in Henderson NV now and may be putting it up for sale if interested?

Still have it?

Very true article…i have a 89 exactly like the one featured…truly a dream machine…a love to ride…only wish my right knee would work better so i could ride it more…cult on PC.

My brother had one in Houston and riding it was a dream. I could not believe how much the “trunk” could hold. His problem was he was terrified of the traffic in Houston and sold it when I wasn’t looking. Plenty of engine for a decent touring machine, great rain protection, ironclad engine and very reasonable handling…much better than the scooters that were available.

I have had 2 goldwings one a 2002 and one 2006. I sold them because in Buffalo the riding season is very short and didnt have time to ride when it was nice. I moved to Florida and started looking for a bike. I didnt have the funds to buy a newer goldwing that i wanted but ran across a 1989 PC800. I bought the bike and have enjoyed it very much. I will be back on a goldwing someday but the PC800 will stay in my collection

I am a former Goldwing owner, as well as other large bikes. Had to sell the Goldwing because of long term unemployment. BUT, I am working again, and my wife just got an inheritance unexpectedly! I’m getting the 89 Pacific Coast and the vanity plate reads: VALIUM .

I had a ’98 GL 1500 which I shouldn’t have sold and discovered a ’98 PC and it truly is a blast to run around town and on highway runs. Completely different than my 2000 Valkyrie yet just as much of a grin from ear to ear! Nice to see the Valk coming back…never understood why they ‘pulled’ it in the first place! Next stop…GL1800. Bam Bam Victoria BC Canuckland.

Last year, after an accident in 2012 that wrecked my immaculate 2001 ST1100, I a was off the road for about seven months…. A left knee injury on top of a previous accident, when a van driver violated my right of way, meant that an ST was looking a bit too heavy to handle safely… So I found an ’89 US import PC800… with only 29,000 odd miles on the clock…. Okay so it isn’t the fastest bike on the road but it is great for commuting and riding on some great roads here in Scotland… I bought it down south and took it straight on a weekend away with a riders club I am a member of….. checked the oil and tyres, rode it around all weekend, then rode home to Scotland, over 500 miles coming home… The bike performed well, although the first item to change had to be the awful Metzeler tyres for some later ones… they were totally wrong for the bike and lacked any grip…. the new ME880MBS is better. The only problem I have had in the 6500 miles since buying it has been the forks, after changing the seals the left fork is leaking again…. I’m not concerned, I’ll strip it again but may have to have the stanchion replated or replaced… Considering this bike is 25 years old this year I don’t think that’s too bad…. so long as you don’t mind taking lots of plastic off to do some of the work….. like taking the forks off! I could just imagine riding the PCH on this machine with a CHiPs style helmet and some mirrored lens sunglasses….. nice one Honda.

For about the last 10 years I had been considering a larger style scooter to ride just for fun on nice days. It was purely accidental that I stumbled across Honda’s PC 800 on the web. It was love at first sight! A big plus was the high cost of the new models I was looking at (Silver Wing and Bergman). The vast majority of the ones I looked at were far away and needed to shipped at a cost of $500+ and a crap-shoot as to how they would fair the trip and how I would deal with hidden issues not disclosed. I finally found one a year ago last December, 200 miles to the south of me, with 35K for a modest $1850. I took my F150 and fetched it on a day-long trip to southern Oregon. It looked nice, a white ’89, but I soon discovered that it was rode hard and put away wet far too many times. The local Honda dealer said it was a heck of a buy and well worth restoring. The oil was tar, and brake and clutch fluids dark tea and all 3 nearly missing. It was a CA. bike and suffered the typical sun-melted dash and gage surround. All have been replaced and new OEM paint is going on. “Patsy” will be ready to dazzle folks this spring of ’14. KL

What is the PC800 like 2 up? The maximum load capacity is only 167kg which dosen’t seem a lot for such a big bike.

It will handle just the same 2 up , my wife & I are not the ( smallest ) of folk & mine handles just great when we go touring ….

I want to sell a 1989 pc800

I am in the market for an 89 Honda Pacific Coast! Where are you? How many miles? Pictures? Phil Norris 208-412-2653

NE Wis…40k…Pearl…exc cond

yes still foresale it has very low miles 3943 kl or 2345 us miles I trade for it and trusted the guy because he was a police officer did not hear it run it might have a bad stater???? and has no seat I want $500.00 please leave a phone number we will talk. I live in salida co. about 160 mile south of denver

Still have it by chance?

HI EVERYONE MY CELL NUMBER IS1-719-221-0284 PLEASE TEXT ME ABOUT THE PC 800 MY E-MAIL IS GIVING IN POOP

Living courtney, Vancouver Island. Looking for PC to buy. Hoping to find one on Van Island, but will travel to mainland if required. Send pictures please.

Dave in Courtney. I am in Nanaimo and have a 90 PC for sale.

Still have a PC for sale. Interested.

I have a 1996 PC800. It was in excellent condition until yesterday. My wife backed into it, knocked it over and demolished the left mirror assembly. The part is no longer available from Honda. Does anyone have a source?

It seems that in today’s market the body design of the PC 800 would be a good sell, but instead of making it as it was (retro), why not make it into a touring scooter. Many older riders today are moving toward the mega scooter market and the PC body design looks good. A few modifications to the design forward of the seat might be accomplished. The 800cc engine might have to be reduced to a 750cc with a CVT transmission, and the foot pegs would be more comfortable if they were floorboards. The storage area in the rear could remain the same with the same rear end opening. Hey, I don’t know, but we may have a winner. I’d buy one. I;m a 62 year old geezer who’s looking to buy a scooter anyway. If they had only put a 750cc engine in the Helix…….. Sorry, I was getting carried away.

A scooter is a scooter a bike is a bike. I have just sold a Burgman 650 I just couldcouldn’tt on with it. I will be returning to a real bike next.

I have a hard time understanding why some folks think a maxi-scooter like the Suzuki Burgman 650, or the Kymco My-Road 700i are not real motorcycles. Okay, so you can’t put straight pipes on one and make it roar so loud you have to wear ear plugs to ride it. What fun is that? Besides loud pipes don’t do much except make some folks mad and scares others into almost running into the bike with the loud pipes. Having owned a Burgman 650, I know that I can go anywhere a larger bike can go, and if I attach a uni-go trailer to it I can probably haul as much, if not more, than the big touring bikes. But everybody has their own likes and dislikes. While the big bikes makes it appear that you are keeping up with a certain group or crowd, I tend to be different, and as long as I am happy and you are too, I’ll see you on the road.

I hop on my 77 yr old Dad’s Burgman 650 every time he stops over on it… It’s a hoot to ride! I’ll probably end up buying one to commute on because my Valkyrie Interstate is quite the gas hog. 32-35 mpg vs the Burgman’s 50+.

Because there is no engine to grab, no grip for cornering. no Speed, No fun.

I have the best of both worlds. I have a 2001 Goldwing and a 1996 Pacific Coast. I love both bikes but really enjoy the PC. Lot’s of riders think that the PC is a scooter but it is far better. Now that I am 74 I think that I will keep the PC until I can’t hold a two wheeler up. The wing my have to be sold but I will take the PC to my grave. Truly a great little bike.

Hello im fixing to buy two 95s with around 30k on them both have been sitting for about a year need advice anybody that can help or know alot about these. Bikes call me plz at 830 515 3976 tks i have alot of questions

I couldn’t agree with Ben Zeppa more about the PC… a truly great ride and it even has room for groceries! You can actually fill the ‘trunk’ with ice and beer and be the envy of many at the campsite! My PC is a US ’98 out of Seattle keeping company with 3 GL1000’s and a couple of BSA Victors. Having a blast here in Victoria BC! Cheers and keep the rubber side done y’all!

I am definitely looking for a PC in the west coast area around Seattle or Vancouver. Something that has been kept up nicely.

I’m very interested in the PC with a strong preference for a 1990 model with very low miles that hasn’t been dropped or crashed. It must have been garaged at all times because UV rays destroy plastic rather quickly. I live in San Diego but almost anywhere within about 500 miles would be fine. But here’s the rub: it must be driveable NOW — not after “minor” repairs or tune-ups. If it weren’t for the fact that remaining tread depth on OEM tires is a very strong indicator of mileage, I couldn’t care less about their condition. Tires have an Expiration Date beyond which they are unsafe especially on motorcycles which means that I’d definitely be replacing any tires older than about 7 years, much newer than 1990 OEM tires. I know fussy, fussy! But with hundreds of thousands of motorcycle miles under my belt since 1964, having given away several project bikes in the last year alone, I don’t have the energy, patience — or perhaps a long enough remaining lifespan — to take on yet another project bike.

The Front fender on my 1996 is bad, will a 1997 or 1998 fender bolt right up without any modification ?

Bought a new PC 800 in 1994 and kept it 13 years. Super bike! Use to ride the Virginia mountain areas about 3 times a month. Was not unusual for me to put 5-800 miles a day on it.Handled the mountain back roads almost as good as a sport bike, but handled the highways like a touring bike. On trips to St Louis and Tulsa(4 days,2500 miles), it ran like a champ! Would cruise the interstates at 80-85 mph all day.Would pull mountains with wife and I with no problem. Stopped for gas one time in mountains and a truck driver ran over to look at it. Said he had been thinking about getting one, but didn’t know if 800 cc would pull him and his wife.Told him I passed him(wife on back) going up the mountain. He said,”yea,and I was going 70 mph!” Road tests claimed 14 seconds in 1/4 mile times.Not many high performance cars could do much better in 94! Complete Corbin seat and backrest for wife made a big difference in the bike. Also had some Gold Wing chrome rails mounted on top of trunk beside rear seat to strap things on.60 mph in the rain,you did not get wet if you kept moving! Sang TA sells a rubber molding that clips on the windshield edge. It moves the wind 2 inches higher.Made a big difference for passenger. Lot of riders chuckled when they saw mine, but didn’t chuckled so much when they tried to keep up with me! Super Bike! Does everything well! Wish they still made it!

The Front fender on my 1996 is bad, will a 1997 or 1998 fender bolt right up without any modification ? The 97 bike has the same front mudguard as the 1996, the 1998 was only fitted with the sports mudguard, and with out the disk covers , the 1998 fender was like the cbr600, hope it helps.

1989 Pacific Coast wit 19000 miles excellent. $3000

I’m looking for a PC 800 in Northern Florida for a commuting ride. Need to downgrade from a 1995 GL 1500 in near perfect shape 35K miles all maintenance & upgrades done.

I have a 1991 PC800 Red Honda Pacific CoastI’m wanting to sell. 63,000 miles. New water pump 2,000 miles,new front wheel bearings 5,000 miles, new battery. Paint is a little faded. CLASSIC and ANTIQUE. BIKE LOOKING FOR NEW HOME/TLC. Used for commuting for years(45-50 mpg hwy) I live outside Jacksonville, Fl. $1500. OBO Must pick-up or make delivery arrangements.

I have a 1995 PC800 for sale. It’s in good shape I live in central Ohio. It has 55,717 miles on it. Runs great. New front tire, oil and filter and completely gone through. Paint is a little faded but looks good. Would make you a great bike. Contact me. Eddie 740 606 5297

You’re just a little too far away for a test ride, but thanks for the reply. Bob D

I have a cherry red 1990 Honda Pacific Coast for sale. 800cc liquid cooled 5 speed / 15,696 original miles / clear blue Texas title / garage kept / parked 5 years ago – gas drained – battery disconnected / some spare body parts & original seats / CB installed / Hawk helmet included – size XXL CLEAR TEXAS TITLE- BIKE IS IN HOUSTON, TX Stephanie-832-660-4181- TEXT FIRST FOR FASTER RESPONSE

Did you ever sell your Pacific Coast?

I have an 89 PC800 to sell located in central Nebraska. It is white and has 8,900 miles on it Runs great, but I only rode 50 miles last year because of my hips. I am asking $3500 for it. Email me at [email protected] and give me your email or cell phone and I can send you pictures.

Bob 5/26/2020 Cash buyer in North Fl. Daily commuting rider, so it must be reliable. Thanks

I have a nice 1989 PC 800 with less than 3600 miles located in southern Colorado that I would sell for $2600.00. New battery this year and only very minor imperfections. The bike runs great and has no motor issues and looks near new and has always been garage kept.

What town are you in? Do you have pictures?

i have a 89 pc i just picked up that needs a cdi box other than that the bikes neer new cond im trying to get the part ordered so i can ride it to southern oregon around 350 mile trip but if someone in the portland area is interested in it id let it go for $890 as is right now but after its running $1890 obo like i said its in great shape has lived in garage its whole life and have got all service records for it very well maintained

Hi , I am new here. Bought 1997 Honda Pacific coast 800 . It is with texas sidecar company for the side car installation . My sidecar is escort model . Do any body have this type of sidecar installed on their bikes ?. Please tell me will it be a difficult to drive it . Regards Captain

I lived in Norway for the last 32 years. I owned 2 PC-800’S. TOTALLY reliable. My longest trip was from Oslo, Norway to the Ukraine. Both my bikes were lettered “Paul’s Plastic Fantastic”. I moved back to the States, bought a “Pan European” (ST-1100) and am replacing it with a…. 1998 Magma Red, PC-800. I’ve been in 38 countries, love to ride, 12 motorcycles, and if you like to tour in comfort, avoid a lot of rain, get 50+ mpg, have room to carry thing, and want a great ride for less than $4000, go Pacific Coast. Also a movie star in Back to the Future and one Bourne Identity film

1989 Honda PC800 with 33k Is my new addition now, to my 1984 Honda 750 V45 Sabre —-love the old school eh! RRS.

Looking for a PC800 in July / August 2022. Found a 1997 , but no history or service record , owner “bought it from his neighbor”. 36,000 miles, needs windscreen and major servicing : lots of brake fade!! Anybody out there have one for sale in Los Angeles area?

I have two, one’s a ’90 that came from Denver, about 55,000 miles, the other a ’96, that came from Tucson area, with about 43,000 miles. I’ll sell either one. Both are in good to very good condition. Only need one. Both will take you from coast to coast. Have completed many IBA rides, including 48/10.

I’ve owned these two for about 10 years. I have rebuilt 13 PC800s, four from a bare frame, and put them back on the road. I know a lot about one of the best motorcycles ever built, and can identify most parts individually.

Plastic repair is done whenever a panel is removed if it needs work. I understand the nature of the PC’s plastic and use the best means and methods for repairing them.

I can deliver within reason from 55426 if you need help with that.

Contact me at [email protected] and we can discuss pictures, videos and anything about either of these two PC800’s.

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Honda PC800 Pacific Coast: history, specs, pictures

The Honda PC800 Pacific Coast was a v2, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 1989 and 1998. It could reach a top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h). Max torque was 48.46 ft/lbs (65.7 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 55.79 HP (41.6 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

• 4.1 Touring From Coast to Coast
• 4.2 A Motorcycle Love Affair
• 12 In Media
• 13 References

Engine [ edit | edit source ]

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 79.5mm bore x 80.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 798.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive [ edit | edit source ]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the hydraulicly actuated, multi-plate, wet clutch.

Chassis [ edit | edit source ]

It came with a 120/80-17 front tire and a 140/80-16or15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks with four-way spring. preload adjustability. The PC800 Pacific Coast was fitted with a 4.2 Gallon (15.89 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 600.98 pounds (272.6 Kg). The wheelbase was 61.18 inches (1554 mm) long.

History [ edit | edit source ]

In the past half decade, the touring motorcyclists' love affair with Honda 's Gold Wing-and Silver Wing models has reached a high undreamed of in the past. The Gold Wing has come to symbolize a whole world of motorcycling, touring, and in fact, lifestyle. Little wonder then, that Honda would try to capitalize on its success by creating a modern sport-touring takeoff on the Gold Wing. Enter the Pacific Coast .

Touring From Coast to Coast [ edit | edit source ]

The most striking feature of the Pacific Coast was its flowing, full-enclosure bodywork that was designed to appeal to two different market sectors. On one hand, the bodywork covered all mechanicals, telling the new rider that here was a trustworthy motorcycle that never required you to get dirt under your Fingernails. On the other hand, the Faired body told tried-and-true riders that this was a sporting tourer -in the style of Honda's CBR1000 and CBR600 Hurricanes.

A Motorcycle Love Affair [ edit | edit source ]

Launched in 1988, the PC800, as it was coded, found a market but it was never as large as Honda had wished for. The 800cc engine was seen as too small for serious touring, although no one complained about the shaft drive and rear seat that tilted forward to reveal a hidden luggage compartment like the trunk of a car. Like licorice, those who liked their Pacific Coast, truly loved them.

1989 [ edit | edit source ]

1989 Honda Pacific Coast

1989 Honda Pacific Coast in White

1989 Honda PC800 in White

The PC800'89 was sold in 1989 and was available in one color scheme: Pearl Pacific White with Ocean Gray Metallic. It featured an underseat storage compartment. The engine was a 800cc SOHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC340*KM000015.

1990 [ edit | edit source ]

1990 Honda Pacific Coast

1990 Honda PC800 in Red

The PC800'90 was sold in 1990 and was available in one color scheme: Candy Glory Red with Griffin Gray Metallic. This year the whindshield was taller. The serial number began JH2RC340*LM100001.

1994 [ edit | edit source ]

1994 Honda Pacific Coast

1994 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Black

• Engine: liquid cooled 45 degree V-twin
• Bore x stroke: 79.5mm x 80.6mm
• Displacement: 800cc
• Carburetion: Two 46mm diaphragm -type CV
• Transmission: Five speed, shaft drive
• Wheelbase: 61.2 inches (1554.5mm)
• Seat height: 30.1 inches (764.5mm)
• Fuel capacity: 4.2 gallons (15.9L)
• Claimed dry weight: 584.2 lbs (218.0kg)
• Measured wet weight: 640.0 lbs (238.8kg)
• Honda Service Manual Included

The PC800'94 was sold in 1994 and was available in one color: Black-Z. The serial number began JH2RC340*RM200010.

1995 [ edit | edit source ]

1995 Honda Pacific Coast

1995 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Black

The PC800'95 was sold in 1995 and was available in one color: Black-Z. The serial number began JH2RC340*SM300001.

1996 [ edit | edit source ]

1996 Honda Pacific Coast

1996 Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) in Magna Red

The PC800'96 was sold in 1996 and was available in one color: Magna Red. The serial number began JH2RC340*TM400001.

1997 [ edit | edit source ]

1997 Honda Pacific Coast

1997 Honda PC800 Pacific Coast in Magna Red

The PC800'97 was sold in 1997 and was available in one color scheme: Magna Red with Ostrich Black. The front disc cover was deleted. A push to cancel turn signal control replaced the self-cancelling system. The serial number began JH2RC340*VM500001.

1998 [ edit | edit source ]

The PC800'98 was sold in 1998 and was available in one color: Magna Red. The serial number began JH2RC340*WM600001.

In Media [ edit | edit source ]

• Totenengel - Van Leeuwens zweiter Fall
• Marsh Turetskogo 3
• Joséphine, ange gardien
• Ma femme... s'appelle Maurice
• Enfants de salaud
• Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
• Beur blanc rouge

References [ edit | edit source ]

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HONDA PACIFIC COAST 800

The styling of this bike is unorthodox for a motorcycle.  The PC 800 was in production from 1989 - 1998.  It was designed by Honda Motorcycle engineers working side by side with automotive engineers.  Many of the design features off the 1989 Acura Integra can be seen on the bike such as the mirrors, dash, trunk latch and tail lights.  The bike was marketed to appeal to the "white collar professional" opposite of the thought of rebellion brought on by chrome and steel riders. The PC 800 comes with a two compartment waterproof trunk, perfect for a picnic lunch and two full size helmets or cruising around with your goldfish. This PC 800 arrived in Arizona after starting her beginnings on the east coast with her first owner the American Motocross Pioneer, Bryan Kenny.  The bike was eventually acquired by our friend Tom through a family member.  An interesting story while the bike was in Tom's family it was the hospital transportation for his cousin while she was in labor.   The PC 800 has been featured in several Hollywood films such as Leaving Las Vegas and The Great Escape.  We look forward to sharing this State of Art bike with you.

PC Gamer 800€

Avec un budget de 800€, vous pouvez aujourd’hui vous assembler un PC Gamer capable de faire tourner tous les jeux actuels dans de bonnes conditions. Parfait pour jouer en 1080p sur un écran 144 Hz à des jeux compétitifs ou bien profiter des derniers AAA à 60 FPS en 1440p.

La configuration du jour s’articule autour d’un excellent Intel Core i3-12100F et d’une AMD Radeon RX 7600 . On retrouve également 16 Go de DDR4 à 3600 Mhz ou encore un SSD NVMe de 1 To pour assurer à notre machine une parfaite réactivité.

Comme pour toutes les configurations que nous vous proposons, les composants sont régulièrement mis à jour en fonction des disponibilités, des évolutions des prix et des nouvelles sorties.

PC Gamer 800€ La configuration complète

Sélection des composants mise à jour le 15/04/2024 - Prix basés sur Amazon.fr

PC Gamer 800€ Performances & Benchmarks

En combinant un processeur 12100F et une carte graphique Radeon RX 7600 , cette machine à moins de 800€ est capable de faire tourner les jeux actuels les plus gourmands à plus de 60 FPS en 1440p mais également d’apporter d’excellentes performances en Full HD.

Sur des titres compétitifs moins gourmands, à l’image d’un Valorant, d’un CS:GO ou encore d’un Fortnite, la configuration permet de dépasser les 200 FPS et donc de profiter d’une image parfaitement fluide si vous disposez d’un écran avec un taux de rafraichissement élevé. Pour les amateurs de FPS qui disposent par exemple d’un écran à 144 Hz ou 240 Hz, ce PC fait parfaitement l’affaire.

Vous pouvez retrouver ci-dessous quelques exemples de benchmarks ainsi qu’une vidéo vous présentant des enregistrements réalisés avec une configuration similaire à la notre.

Détails des composants

Processeur intel core i3-12100f.

A la différence de notre PC Gamer à 700€ , on bascule ici sur un Intel Core i3-12100F du côté du processeur. Un peu plus abordable que le Ryzen 5 5600, il nous permet de débloquer plus de budget pour notre GPU.

Disponible aux alentours des 100€ , il se positionne comme l’un des tous meilleurs rapports qualité/prix si vous souhaitez monter une machine principalement orientée Gaming .

Si sur le papier ce nouveau modèle à 4 Coeurs et 8 Threads semble moins impressionnant qu’un 10400F par exemple, les résultats à l’utilisation démontrent d’excellentes performances, que ce soit pour les tâches bureautiques ou pour le jeu. Malgré son tarif particulièrement abordable, il surpasse en effet le Ryzen 7 3700X et talonne des modèles tels que les Intel Core i5-10600K et 11600K lors du gaming (surtout dès que l’on s’oriente vers du 1440p).

Notez que dans cette version « F », le 12100F n’intègre pas de puce graphique et qu’il ne sera pas possible d’utiliser les ports HDMI ou DisplayPort de votre carte mère. Une carte graphique est ici obligatoire.

Egalement, le processeur s’accompagne d’un ventirad dans sa boite, mais l’on recommandera d’investir dans un modèle plus performant pour assurer des températures maitrisées et profiter d’un PC plus silencieux.

Où l’acheter ?

Carte Mère GIGABYTE B760M DS3H DDR4

Les processeurs Intel de 12ème génération s’accompagnent d’un nouveau socket LGA1700 et imposent donc se s’orienter vers des cartes mères de dernière génération . Notre CPU n’étant pas débloqué, un modèle au chipset B760 fera ici largement l’affaire.

Pour cette configuration à 800€, on part sur la GIGABYTE B760M DS3H DDR4 qui affiche actuellement un bon rapport qualité/prix aux alentours des 100€ .

La carte intègre 4 slots mémoire en DDR4, 2 ports M.2 en PCIe 4.0, 4 connecteurs SATA ou encore un PCI Express 4.0 16x. De quoi lui assurer une parfaite compatibilité avec les SSD et GPU de dernières générations. Du côté des performances, la VRM à 10 phases se montre largement suffisante pour le 12100F et reste capable d’assurer une bonne alimentation sur des processeurs plus puissants.

A l’arrière, la connectique n’a rien d’impressionnante mais l’on retrouve tout de même 6 ports USB dont un en USB-C. Si vous cherchez un modèle embarquant nativement une connexion WiFi 6 et Bluetooth 5.2, il faudra se diriger vers le modèle DS3H AX actuellement affiché aux alentours des 120€ . Pratique pour profiter du sans-fil sans investir dans d’autres accessoires supplémentaires.

Carte Graphique Radeon RX 7600

Pour cette configuration PC Gamer à 800€, on monte d’un cran par rapport à notre précédente configuration en s’orientant vers une AMD Radeon RX 7600 . On retrouve des modèles sous le seuil des 300€ .

La carte embarque 12 Go de GDRR6 et permet de jouer dans des conditions très correctes en 1440p mais aussi de profiter d’excellents framerate pour du jeu compétitif en 1080p aux côtés d’un écran Full HD à 240 Hz par exemple.

Si vous disposez d’un budget légèrement plus élevé, vous pouvez également vous diriger vers la GeForce RTX 4060 côté Nvidia . Ses performances sont légèrement supérieures et le modèle dispose des avantages habituelles apportés par les cartes graphique de la marque. On est cependant limité à 8 Go de mémoire pour cette version et cela peut avoir un réel impact sur les jeux les plus gourmands.

RAM Corsair Vengeance LPX – 2 x 8 Go

Avec notre carte mère au chipset B660, on pourra ici pleinement profiter d’un kit DDR4 avec de bonnes fréquences et l’on opte donc pour 2 x 8 Go de Corsair Vengeance LPX à 3600 Mhz.

Disponible pour moins de 50€ , ce kit affiche l’un des meilleurs rapports qualité/prix actuel mais il faudra faire avec un design assez basique. Les performances sont de leur côté bien au rendez-vous et permettent de tirer pleinement profit du i3-12100F lors du gaming.

N’hésitez pas à consulter les prix des autres kits, ils évoluent régulièrement et il est parfois possible de trouver d’autres barrettes à 3600 Mhz ou avec éclairage RGB à des prix assez proches.

SSD Crucial P3 Plus – 1 To

Pour le stockage, à vous de voir en fonction de vos propres besoins. Pour une base solide, on opte de notre côté pour un SSD M.2 avec un Crucial P3 Plus dans une capacité de 1 To. Actuellement affiché à 80€ , c’est clairement l’un des meilleurs rapports qualité/prix du secteur.

Compatible PCIe 4.0, il propose des débits pouvant atteindre 5000 Mo/s en lecture et 3600 Mo/s en écriture. De quoi profiter d’un PC bien réactif et de temps de chargements réduits lors du gaming.

Refroidissement Thermalright AK120 SE ARGB

Pour assurer un bon refroidissement à notre Intel Core i3-12100F, on décide ici de remplacer le ventirad d’origine par un modèle Thermalright AK120 SE ARGB .

Ce modèle au design simple et épuré offre d’excellentes performances de refroidissement tout en limitant les nuisances sonores de votre machine. Capable de tenir tête aux CPU les plus puissants, il se montre amplement suffisant pour notre « petit » Core i3 et pourra suivre d’éventuelles évolutions côté CPU.

Dans la même catégorie, vous pouvez également vous orienter vers d’autres modèles aux alentours des 25-30€ comme le Deep Cool GAMAXX GTE V2 ou le BeQuiet! Pure Rock Slim 2 par exemple, ou tout simplement conserver le ventirad d’origine livré avec votre CPU Intel.

Alimentation MSI MAG A550BN

Une alimentation de 500W reste encore suffisante pour notre configuration du jour. On peut notamment partir sur le modèle MSI MAG A550BN , actuellement affiché sous la barre des 60€ sur Amazon .

A ce prix-là, on reste sur un modèle non-modulaire et sur une certification 80 PLUS Bronze, mais difficile de trouver mieux sans faire grimper la facture.

Si vous souhaitez une plus grosse marge de manœuvre, vous pouvez vous diriger vers la Corsair RM650 qui vous permettra de voir un peu plus large si vous souhaitez rapidement vers évoluer certains de vos composants. Elle a aussi l’avantage d’être entièrement entièrement modulaire et donc de limiter les câbles dans votre boitier.

Boitier Zalman M3 Plus

Le choix du boitier devra se faire en fonction de vos préférences et de votre budget. Attention quand même ici à ne pas trop privilégier le design par rapports aux performances de refroidissements.

Disponible aux alentours des 75€ , le Zalman M3 Plus affiche selon nous un compromis idéal avec un design soigné et un refroidissement efficace grâce à sa façade avant perforée et ses 4 ventilateurs RGB de 120 mm. On apprécie également sa façade avant entièrement perforée ou encore la présence d’une vitre en verre trempé sur le côté.

Attention quand même, le boitier est uniquement compatible avec les cartes mères ITX et Micro-ATX ! Si vous souhaitez vous diriger vers une carte mère ATX, vous pouvez jeter un coup d’oeil à notre comparatif des meilleurs boitiers PC et découvrir nos références favorites.

Evolution & Mise à jour

L’un des avantages de cette configuration à 800€ est qu’il reste possible de l’améliorer petit à petit sans forcément devoir changer tous ses composants. La carte mère, le boitier, le refroidissement ou encore les barrettes de RAM sélectionnées feront parfaitement l’affaire si l’on décide d’ upgrader le reste des composants déjà installés.

Acheter une nouvelle carte graphique

La RX 7600 offre un bon rapport qualité/prix aux alentours des 300€, mais elle peut aussi montrer ses limites sur certains jeux gourmands en 1440p. Si vous souhaitez vous orienter vers du gaming en 4K, il faudra également passer sur un GPU plus puissant.

Si vous pouvez augmenter un peu votre budget, on vous recommande la Radeon RX 6700 XT / RX 6750 XT aux alentours des 380€. Elle vous permettra de jouer dans des conditions plus confortables en 1440p.

Un cran au dessus, vous pouvez vous orienter vers la très bonne Radeon RX 7800 XT pour environ 550€ ou encore la Geforce RTX 4070 qui s’affiche désormais aux alentours des 600€. Ces deux modèles vous permettent de jouer dans des conditions très correctes en 4K mais également de profiter de meilleurs framerate en 1440p.

Plus de stockage

Si vous avez beaucoup de jeux à installer ou si vous avez l’habitude de télécharger de nombreux médias, le SSD de 1 To de cette configuration à 800€ pourra éventuellement montrer ses limites. Ici, on recommande de l’accompagner d’un second espace de 1 To uniquement dédié à vos jeux par exemple. On trouve de nombreux modèles entre 70€ et 100€ .

Plus de cœurs pour son processeur

Si le 12100F vous limite dans certaines de vos tâches ou si vous souhaitez encore grapiller des FPS sur des jeux compétitifs tels que CS:GO, Valorant ou Apex Legends, il peut être intéressant de s’orienter vers un processeur plus puissant.

Pour environ 50€ de plus, le Intel Core i-12400F est un excellent processeur à 6 Coeurs et 12 Threads. Dans la grande majorité des cas, il suffira à limiter l’impact du CPU sur vos jeux et votre carte graphique restera l’élément vous bridant le plus.

Pour ceux qui cherchent un processeur encore plus performant, le plus récent Intel Core i5-12600K est un parfait candidat aux alentours des 330€. Aussi à l’aise en gaming que pour des tâches plus lourdes, il peut être installé dans notre carte mère B760 sans aucun problème à partir du moment où votre BIOS est à jour.

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Our Company

• Cruise Operations
• Groups & Individuals
• Destinations
• Recommended Hotels

PC Tours and Travel was established in 1984 as one of Asia’s first destination management companies with a mission to provide a second-to-none service to our guests that would introduce the beauty and variety of Hong-Kong, Macau, China, and Indo-China.

To achieve our goal in becoming the largest destination management company in the region, we acquired Audio Tours in 1988, SITA World Travel in 1993 and Taipan Reisen in 1996.

We also launched Splendid Tours & Travel, a sightseeing tour company in 1993 and established our branch offices in Beijing in 2000 and Shanghai in 2006.

Today we are world renowned for our exceptional service and dedication to ensuring that every visitor has a trip that offers the very best experience in this amazing part of the world!

Our Mission Statement

To welcome our guests with inspiration and passion so that they have the most outstanding experiences in all our destinations.

Why PC Tours

As one of the longest established and most renowned destination management service companies in Asia, our dedication to our customers has always been our focus through innovation, service and superior attention to detail.

Our Management Team

Nowhere is this more evident than in the leaders of our company: founder and Managing Director Paul Chiu and Executive Director SN Chu. Each has had over 18 years of experience in managing 5 star hotels in the region before establishing and dedicating themselves to PC Tours and Travel.

Managing Director

Paul has employed his marketing and operational skills, gained from his position of sales and marketing at the legendary Mandarin Oriental Hotel; he has been a joint director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board for seven years.

General Manager

Cary joined PC Tours in 1996 after graduating from Australia. He gained his experience in running the company in operations, sales, marketing, administration and company development before being named as General Manager of the company.

Personal Assistant to Managing Director

Candy has been with PC Tours since 1986 and has assisted both Directors in building the company from just 5 staff members to over 50 today.

General Manager Europe & French Territories

A native French speaking veteran for the French speaking markets, Eric is well respected as the “fixer” for the clients with high expectations all over Europe. He is experienced and passionate in ensuring all his clients have the very best experience.

Nicole Frack

Director of sales australia & new zealand.

Nicole commenced her career in the hotel industry in a regional role with Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts in Australia. Passionate about Asia, she relocated to Hong Kong and spent 5 years as Director of Sales at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong before joining PC Tours. Her extensive connections within the Australia / New Zealand region have resulted in bringing many successful MICE.

General Manager Marketing

Brian started his career in 1985 specialising in handling land arrangements for international cruise lines including Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises and Swan Hellenic Cruises. He is also a veteran in MICE business for Hong Kong, China and Macau who held MICE Director positions for various hotels including the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel and Grand Hyatt Macau prior to joining PC Tours.

Our Operation

Here at PC Tours we are proud to supply you with a one-stop shop for all your needs, with offices in Hong-Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing. Our operation offers efficiency, accuracy, and style.

Size When it comes to the Destination Management sector, size really does matter. Here at PC we have access to a great range of resources through our large client base, and buying power with the best suppliers; these advantages are transmitted on to you.

Flow We offer seamless transitions from place to place. Our vehicles are new, clean, and chauffeured by uniformed drivers. We also arrange rail and air reservations, and can assist with obtaining visas for China and Indo-Chinese countries.

Control We realise that every aspect of a trip has the potential to make or break it, and as such take personal charge in every last detail. Our Management Team are present at all times, ensuring consistency in service, expenditure, quality, and scheduling. We take the responsibility of arranging each trip very seriously, and have full liability insurance to cover every eventuality.

Our Clients

Our proud masterpieces:

Head of States Delegations Visit of former U.S. President Bill Clinton to Hong Kong. Visit of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to Hong Kong Visit of Kuwait Prime Minister Sabab Aal-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al Sabah to Hong Kong Visit of Gabon President el Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba to Hong Kong Visit of the Republic of the Philippines Prime Minister Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo to Hong Kong International Conference and Events Watches and Wonders (2,000 persons) World Trade Organization (WTO) 6th Ministerial Conference (11,000 persons) Fortune Global Forum (800 pax) GSMA (6,000 persons) East Asian Game (10,000 persons) ITU Telecom World (50,000 persons)

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Honda PC 800 - Pacific Coast     1990  

Water cooled, 800cc, V-twin, SOHC

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