Honda CM450A: history, specs, pictures
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.
'Honda CM450' | |
Manufacturer | [[Honda]] |
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Also called | CM450A matic, CM 450 A matic, CM450 Custom, CM 450 Custom, CM450E, CM 450 E, CM 450 |
Production | 1982 |
Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
Engine | twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 75.0mm x 50.6mm |
Horsepower | 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 9000RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Ignition | transistorized |
Battery | 9.1:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 2-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: dual shock |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | -18 |
Rear Tire | -16 |
Wheelbase | 0.04 inches (1 mm) |
Length | 0.08 inches (2 mm) |
Width | 33.66 inches (855 mm) |
Height | 0.04 inches (1 mm) |
Weight | 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg) (dry), 181.4 kg (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-401 |
Fuel Capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 3.92 liters/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg) |
Related | Honda CB400A Honda CB750A |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
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).
Drive
The bike has a 2-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the automatic.
Chassis
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.
1982
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.
1983
The CM450A-83 Hondamatic was sold in 1983 in one of two color schemes: Black with Achilles Black Metallic or Candy Regal Brown with Chestnut Gold Metallic. The gas tank and side covers were two-tone. The "450 HONDAMATIC" side cover decal was silver and white. The wheels were cast allow. The speedometer now had a 105 mph (170 kph) limit.
- Engine: Twin-cylinder, 447cc with three-valve Pentroof™ combustion chamber design, SOHC
- Carburetor: Dual
- Transmission: 2-speed Hondamatic with torque converter
- Exhaust: Power Chamber™
- Cooling: Integrated oil cooler
- Brakes: Front disc
- Wheels: Cast alloy
- Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1 in.)
- Seat height: 775mm (30.5 in.)
- Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gal.)
- Dry weight: 177 kg (390.3 lb)
- The serial number began JH2PC052*CM000014.
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