1965-66 CB450K0
Engine
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|
| Engine Type |
Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, |
| Displacement |
445cc (27 cu. in.) |
| Bore and Stroke |
70 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Dual CV Carburetors |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser |
| Starter |
N/A |
| Max Power |
45 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque |
4 kg-m @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain
|
|
| Transmission |
4-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
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|
| Front Suspension |
Telescoping forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Drum |
| Rear Brakes |
Drum |
| Front Tire |
3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire |
3.50-18 |
DIMENSION
|
|
| Fuel capacity |
14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Dry weight |
N/A |
OTHER
|
|
| Colors |
Black with Silver |
- The gas tank, upper forks, and headlight shell were black
- The side covers and fenders were silver
- The gas tank had chrome panels with black rubber knee pads
- The instruments were in the headlight housing
- The serial number began CB450-1000001
1967 CB450K1
Engine
|
|
| Engine Type |
Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, |
| Displacement |
445cc (27 cu. in.) |
| Bore and Stroke |
70 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Dual CV Carburetors |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser |
| Starter |
N/A |
| Max Power |
45 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque |
4 kg-m @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain
|
|
| Transmission |
4-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
|
|
| Front Suspension |
Telescoping forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Drum |
| Rear Brakes |
Drum |
| Front Tire |
3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire |
3.50-18 |
DIMENSION
|
|
| Fuel capacity |
14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Dry weight |
N/A |
OTHER
|
|
| Top Speed |
171 km/h (106 mph) |
The serial number began CB450-2000001
1968 CB450K1
Engine
|
|
| Engine Type |
Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, |
| Displacement |
445cc (27 cu. in.) |
| Bore and Stroke |
70 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Dual CV Carburetors |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser |
| Starter |
N/A |
| Max Power |
45 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque |
4 kg-m @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain
|
|
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
|
|
| Front Suspension |
Telescoping forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Drum |
| Rear Brakes |
Drum |
| Front Tire |
3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire |
3.50-18 |
DIMENSION
|
|
| Fuel capacity |
14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Top Speed |
171 km/h (106 mph) |
| Dry weight |
N/A |
OTHER
|
|
| Colors |
- Candy Red
- Candy Blue Green
|
- The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red or blue-green)
- The gas tank stripe and side cover emblems were gold
- The seat surface was pleated
- The taillight lens had a rectangular shape
- The gas tank badge “HONDA” was metal
- The upper forks and headlight shell were black
- There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
- The fenders were chrome
- The serial number began CB450-3000001.
1969 CB450K2
Engine
|
|
| Engine Type |
Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, |
| Displacement |
445cc (27 cu. in.) |
| Bore and Stroke |
70 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Dual CV Carburetors |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser |
| Starter |
N/A |
| Max Power |
45 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque |
4 kg-m @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain
|
|
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
|
|
| Front Suspension |
Telescoping forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Drum |
| Rear Brakes |
Drum |
| Front Tire |
3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire |
3.50-18 |
DIMENSION
|
|
| Fuel capacity |
14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Top Speed |
171 km/h (106 mph) |
| Dry weight |
N/A |
OTHER
|
|
| Colors |
- Candy Red
- Candy Blue Green
|
- The headlight shell, upper fork covers, gas tank, and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red or blue-green)
- There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
- The gas tank badge “HONDA” was metal
- The fenders were chrome
- The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
- The transmission was a 5-speed
- The serial number began CB450-3008956.
1970 CB450K3
Engine
|
|
| Engine Type |
Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, |
| Displacement |
445cc (27 cu. in.) |
| Bore and Stroke |
70 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Dual CV Carburetors |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser |
| Starter |
N/A |
| Max Power |
45 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque |
4 kg-m @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain
|
|
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
|
|
| Front Suspension |
Telescoping forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Drum |
| Rear Brakes |
Drum |
| Front Tire |
3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire |
3.50-18 |
DIMENSION
|
|
| Fuel capacity |
14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Dry weight |
N/A |
OTHER
|
|
| Colors |
- Candy Blue Green
- Candy Ruby Red
- Candy Gold
|
- The headlight shell, upper forks, gas tank, and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red, blue, or gold)
- The gas tank badge “HONDA” was metal
- There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
- The fenders were chrome
- The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
- The fork boots were black rubber
- The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
- The serial number began CB450-4000001.
1971 CB450K4
Engine
|
|
| Engine Type |
Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC |
| Valving |
2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement |
445cc (27 cu. in.) |
| Bore and Stroke |
70.0 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Dual CV Carburetors |
| Ignition |
Breaker points and condenser |
| Starter |
Electric and kickstart |
| Max Power |
45 CV @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque |
4 kg-m @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain
|
|
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
|
|
| Front Suspension |
Telescoping forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Drum |
| Front Tire |
3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire |
3.50-18 |
DIMENSION
|
|
| Fuel capacity |
14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Dry weight |
N/A |
OTHER
|
|
| Colors |
- Polynesian Blue Metallic
- Candy Ruby Red
- Candy Gold
- Valley Green Metallic
|
- The gas tank, headlight shell, upper forks, and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red, gold, or green)
- The gas tank badge “HONDA” was metal
- The side cover emblem reads “DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM 450”
- The seat changed shape and pleating design
- There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
- The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
- The fork boots were black rubber
- The fenders were chrome
- The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
- The serial number began CB450-4100001.
1972 CB450K5
Engine
|
|
| Engine Type |
Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, 360� crankshaft and twin balance-shafts |
| Valving |
N/A |
| Displacement |
445cc (27 cu in) |
| Bore and Stroke |
70 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Two 32mm Keihin Carburetors |
| Ignition |
Breaker points and condenser |
| Starter |
Electrick and kickstart |
| Max Power |
41 hp 30 KW @ 8500 rpm |
Drivetrain
|
|
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
|
|
| Front Suspension |
Telescoping forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Drum |
| Front Tire |
3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire |
3.50-18 |
DIMENSION
|
|
| Fuel capacity |
14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Dry weight |
N/A |
OTHER
|
|
| Colors |
- Candy Garnet Brown
- Light Ruby Red
- Candy Bacchus Olive
|
- The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red, brown, or olive)
- The gas tank badge “HONDA” was metal
- The gas tank stripe was gold
- The upper fork were chrome
- The headlight shell was black
- There was a chrome strip on the base of the gas tank
- The side cover emblem reads “DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM 450”
- The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
- The fork boots were black rubber
- There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
- The fenders were chrome
- The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
- The serial number began CB450-5000001.
1973 CB450K6
Engine
|
|
| Engine Type |
Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, 360� crankshaft and twin balance-shafts |
| Valving |
N/A |
| Displacement |
445cc (27 cu in) |
| Bore and Stroke |
70 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Two 32mm Keihin Carburetors |
| Ignition |
Breaker points and condenser |
| Starter |
Electrick and kickstart |
| Max Power |
41 hp 30 KW @ 8500 rpm |
Drivetrain
|
|
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
|
|
| Front Suspension |
Telescoping forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Drum |
| Front Tire |
3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire |
3.50-18 |
DIMENSION
|
|
| Fuel capacity |
14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Dry weight |
N/A |
OTHER
|
|
| Colors |
- Brier Brown Metallic
- Tyrolean Green Metallic
|
- The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (i.e., brown or green)
- The gas tank badge “HONDA” was metal
- The gas tank stripes were gold and black
- The “450 DOHC” side cover emblem was white and yellow
- The upper forks and headlight shell were black
- There was a chrome grip pipe behind the seat
- The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
- The fork boots were black rubber
- There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
- The instruments were tilted toward the rider
- There was an independent light housing added between the speedometer and tachometer
- The fenders were chrome
- The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
- The serial number began CB450-6000001.
1974 CB450K7
Engine
|
|
| Engine Type |
Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, 360� crankshaft and twin balance-shafts |
| Valving |
N/A |
| Displacement |
445cc (27 cu in) |
| Bore and Stroke |
70 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Two 32mm Keihin Carburetors |
| Ignition |
Breaker points and condenser |
| Starter |
Electrick and kickstart |
| Max Power |
41 hp 30 KW @ 8500 rpm |
Drivetrain
|
|
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
|
|
| Front Suspension |
Telescoping forks |
| Rear Suspension |
Adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Drum |
| Front Tire |
3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire |
3.50-18 |
DIMENSION
|
|
| Fuel capacity |
14 Litres (3.7 Gal) |
| Dry weight |
N/A |
OTHER
|
|
| Colors |
- Candy Orange
- Maxim Brown Metallic
|
- The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (i.e., brown or orange)
- The gas tank badge “HONDA” was metal
- The gas tank stripes were gold and black
- The “450 DOHC” side cover emblem was white and red
- The upper forks and headlight shell were black
- There was a chrome grip pipe behind the seat
- The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
- The fork boots were black rubber
- There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
- The instruments were tilted toward the rider
- There was an independent light housing added between the speedometer and tachometer
- The fenders were chrome
- The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
- The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
- The transmission was a 5-speed
- The serial number began CB450-7000001.
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