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[[Image:CB450-1973-small.jpg|frame|1973 Honda CB450]] | |||
[[Honda]] [[motorcycle]] which began production in 1965 and was known as the Black Bomber/ Super Sport. The engine was a 444cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin It was a parallel twin DOHC Engine. It was produced util 1974. | |||
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==1965 to 1969== | ==1965 to 1969== | ||
===CB450K0=== | ===CB450K0=== | ||
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Image:honda_Cb450k0a.jpg|Honda CB450K0 | Image:honda_Cb450k0a.jpg|Honda CB450K0 | ||
Image:honda_Cb450.jpg|Honda CB450K0 | Image:honda_Cb450.jpg|Honda CB450K0 | ||
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Image:1967-Honda-CB450K0-Black-142-2.jpg|1967 Honda Black Bomber (CB450K0) in Black | Image:1967-Honda-CB450K0-Black-142-2.jpg|1967 Honda Black Bomber (CB450K0) in Black | ||
Image:1967-Honda-CB450K0-Black-142-3.jpg|1967 Honda Black Bomber (CB450K0) in Black | Image:1967-Honda-CB450K0-Black-142-3.jpg|1967 Honda Black Bomber (CB450K0) in Black | ||
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The CB450K0 was sold from 1965 to 1968 in one | The CB450K0 was sold from 1965 to 1968 in one color: 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 engine was a 444cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 4-speed. The serial number began CB450-1000001. | ||
===CB450D=== | ===CB450D=== | ||
[[Image:honda_Cl450k0.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL450K0]][[Image:honda_Cb450d.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB450D]] | |||
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The CB450D (also designated CL450K0) was sold in 1967. It came in one of three color schemes: Metallic Silver with Black, Candy Red with Black, or Candy Blue with Black. The upper forks and headlight shell were black. The fenders were chrome. The two chrome exhaust pipes were upswept one on each side. The "450" side cover decal was on a checkerboard stripe. The engine was a 444cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 4-speed. The serial number began CB450-1000001. | |||
The CB450D (also designated CL450K0) was sold in 1967 | |||
===CB450K1=== | ===CB450K1=== | ||
[[Image:honda_Cb450k1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB450K1]][[Image:honda_Cb450k1-3.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB450K1]] | |||
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The CB450K1 was sold from 1968 to 1969 and came in one of two colors: Candy Red or 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 engine was a 444cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB450-3000001. | |||
The CB450K1 was sold from 1968 to 1969 and came in one of | |||
==1969== | ==1969== | ||
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==1970== | ==1970== | ||
[[Image:1970_honda_Cb450k3.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CB450K3]][[Image:1970-Honda-CB450K3-Red-4419-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CB450K3 in Red (not original color)]][[Image:1970-Honda-CB450K3-Red-4419-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CB450K3 in Red (not original color)]][[Image:1970-Honda-CB450K3-Red-4419-2.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CB450K3 in Red (not original color)]][[Image:1970-Honda-CB450K3-Red-4419-3.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CB450K3 in Red (not original color)]] | |||
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The CB450K3 was sold in 1970 and came in one of three basic colors: Candy Blue Green, Candy Ruby Red, or 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 | The CB450K3 was sold in 1970 and came in one of three basic colors: Candy Blue Green, Candy Ruby Red, or 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 engine was a 444cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin with dual CV carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB450-4000001. | ||
==1971== | ==1971== | ||
[[Image:1971_honda_Cb450k4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB450K4]] | [[Image:1971_honda_Cb450k4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB450K4]][[Image:honda_Cb450-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB450K4]] | ||
[[Image:honda_Cb450-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB450K4]] | |||
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==1973== | ==1973== | ||
[[Image:1973_honda_Cb450k6.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB450K6]] | [[Image:1973_honda_Cb450k6.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB450K6]] | ||
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==1974== | ==1974== | ||
[[Image:1974_honda_Cb450k7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CB450K7]][[Image:1974-Honda-CB450K7-Brown-568-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CB450K7 in Brown]][[Image:1974-Honda-CB450K7-Brown-568-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CB450K7 in Brown]][[Image:1974-Honda-CB450K7-Brown-568-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CB450K7 in Brown]][[Image:1974-Honda-CB450K7-Brown-568-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CB450K7 in Brown]] | |||
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The CB450K7 was sold in 1974 in one of two colors: Candy Orange or 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. | The CB450K7 was sold in 1974 in one of two colors: Candy Orange or 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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