Honda CB450
1965 Honda CB450 | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Dream, Hellcat, Dragon |
| Production | 1965–1974 |
| Predecessor | CB77 |
| Successor | CB500T |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 444 cc (27.1 cu in) DOHC straight-2, two 32 mm (1.3 in) CV carburettors |
| Bore / stroke | 70 mm × 57.8 mm (2.76 in × 2.28 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (110 mph) (claimed) |
| Power | 43 hp (32 kW) @ 8500 rpm (claimed) |
| Torque | 27.6 ft⋅lb (37.4 N⋅m) @ 8500 rpm (claimed) |
| Ignition type | Coil with auto-advance, twin contact breakers |
| Transmission | 4- or 5-speed, manual, chain final drive |
| Frame type | Tubular semi-duplex cradle with single front down-tube |
| Suspension | Front:telescopic forks with two-way damping Rear: swingarm, shock absorbers with adjustable preload |
| Brakes | Drum, 8 in (200 mm) twin leading shoe at front |
| Tires | 3.25x18 front, 3.50x18 rear |
| Wheelbase | 53 in (1,300 mm) |
| Dimensions | L: 82 in (2,100 mm) W: 31 in (790 mm) H: 42 in (1,100 mm) |
| Weight | 412 lb (187 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 imp gal (15.9 L; 4.2 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 5 imp pt (2.8 L) |
| Fuel consumption | 65 mpg‑imp (4.3 L/100 km; 54.1 mpg‑US) |
The Honda CB450 is a standard motorcycle made by Honda from 1965 to 1974 with a 444 cc (27.1 cu in) 180° DOHC straight-twin engine. Producing 45 bhp (some 100 bhp/ litre), it was Honda's first "big" motorcycle, though it did not succeed in its goal of competing directly against the larger Triumphs, Nortons, and Harley-Davidsons in the North American market at the time. As a result, Honda tried again, leading to the development of the four cylinder Honda CB750 that marked a turning point for Honda and beginning of the "superbike" era of motorcycles.