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| {{Motorcycle
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| |name = Honda CM450
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| |photo = 1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-2.jpg
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| |aka = CM450A matic, CM 450 A matic, CM450 Custom, CM 450 Custom, CM450E, CM 450 E, CM 450
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| |manufacturer = Honda
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| |production = 1982
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| |predecessor = [[Honda CM400A]]
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| |successor =
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| |class = Road
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| |engine = twin, four-stroke
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| |bore_stroke = 75.0mm x 50.6mm
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| |compression =
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| |top_speed =90 mph
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| |power = 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 9000RPM
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| |torque =
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| |fuel_system = carburetor
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| |ignition = transistorized
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| |spark_plug ={{sparkplug|NGK DR8ES-L}} `82 <br /> {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '83 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
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| |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB12A-A}} '82-83 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
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| |transmission = Gear box: 2-speed <br>
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| Clutch: automatic <br>
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| |final_drive = {{chain|530x}}
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: telescopic forks <br>
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| Rear: dual shock
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| |brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
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| |front_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}} '82-83 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|4.60-16}} '82-83 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase = 0.04 inches (1 mm)
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| |length = 0.08 inches (2 mm)
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| |width = 33.66 inches (855 mm)
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| |height = 0.04 inches (1 mm)
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| |seat_height =
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| |dry_weight = 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg)
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| |wet_weight = 181.4 kg
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| |fuel_capacity = 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters)
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| |oil_capacity =
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| |oil_filter = K&N KN-401
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| |recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
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| |fuel_consumption = 3.92 liters/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
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| |turning_radius =
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| |related = [[Honda CB400A]]<br />[[Honda CB750A]]
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| |competition = [[Suzuki GS450GA]]
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| }}
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| The '''[[Honda]] CM450A matic''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] in 1982. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 75.0mm [[bore]] x 50.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 450.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 2-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the automatic.
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a -18 front [[tire]] and a -16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a dual shock. The CM450A matic was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 0.04 inches (1 mm) long.
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| ==1982== | | ==1982== |
| [[Image:1982_honda_Cm450a.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda CM450A Hondamatic]] | | [[Image:1982_honda_Cm450a.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda CM450A Hondamatic]] |
| [[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]]
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| [[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]]
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| [[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]]
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| [[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]]
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| [[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]]
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| [[Image:9c2a_3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Empire Blue]]
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| [[Image:a4da_3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Empire Blue]]
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| [[Image:a275_3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) Speedometer and Gear Indicator]]
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| The CM450A-82 Hondamatic was sold in 1982 in two available colors: Candy Muse Red with Candy Antares Red or Candy Empire Blue with Candy Dark Blue. The gas tank and side covers were two-tone. The "CM450A HONDAMATIC" side cover decal was gold. The comstar wheels were highlighted black. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine was a 447cc SOHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a two-speed automatic with [[torque converter]]. The serial number began JH2PC052*CM000014. | | The CM450A-82 Hondamatic was sold in 1982 in two available colors: Candy Muse Red with Candy Antares Red or Candy Empire Blue with Candy Dark Blue. The gas tank and side covers were two-tone. The "CM450A HONDAMATIC" side cover decal was gold. The comstar wheels were highlighted black. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine was a 447cc SOHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a two-speed automatic with torque converter. The serial number began JH2PC052*CM000014. |
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| ==1983== | | ==1983== |
| [[Image:1983_honda_Cm450a_1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda CM450A Hondamatic]] | | [[Image:1983_honda_Cm450a_1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda CM450A Hondamatic]][[Image:1983_honda_Cm450a_2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda CM450A Hondamatic]] |
| [[Image:1983_honda_Cm450a_2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda CM450A Hondamatic]] | |
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| *Engine: Twin-cylinder, 447cc with three-valve Pentroof™ [[combustion chamber]] design, SOHC | | *Engine: Twin-cylinder, 447cc with three-valve Pentroof™ combustion chamber design, SOHC |
| *Carburetor: Dual | | *Carburetor: Dual |
| *Transmission: 2-speed Hondamatic with torque converter | | *Transmission: 2-speed Hondamatic with torque converter |
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| *Dry weight: 177 kg (390.3 lb) | | *Dry weight: 177 kg (390.3 lb) |
| *The serial number began JH2PC052*CM000014. | | *The serial number began JH2PC052*CM000014. |
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| ==In Media==
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/in-gods-country#honda-cm450 In God's Country]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-oc#honda-cm450 The O.C.]
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| *[[Honda CB750A]] | | *[[Honda CB750A]] |
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| ==References==
| | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|CM450A]] |
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