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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda | |name = '''Honda CB450''' | ||
|image = [[Image:1965 Honda CB450.jpg| | |image = [[Image:1965 Honda CB450.jpg|frameless]] | ||
|aka = Super Sport, Black Bomber | |aka = Super Sport, Black Bomber | ||
|manufacturer = [[Honda]] | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1967 - 1974 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = [[ | |class = [[Classic]] | ||
|engine = [[air-cooled]] 445cc [[four-stroke]] [[parallel twin]] | |engine = [[air-cooled]] 445cc [[four-stroke]] [[parallel twin]] | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 75.0mm x 50.6mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 9.1:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 101 mph (163 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 9000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 24.34 ft/lbs (33.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = carburettor | ||
|spark_plug = | |ignition = | ||
|battery = | |spark_plug = | ||
|transmission = | |battery = 9.3:1 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = | Clutch: wet plate <br> | ||
| | |||
|rake_trail = | |frame = | ||
|wheelbase = | |suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br> | ||
|length = | Rear: Swing arm | ||
|width = | |brakes =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|height = | |front_tire = {{tire|100/90-18}} | ||
|seat_height = | |rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-18}} | ||
|dry_weight = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wheelbase = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |length = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |width = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |height = | ||
|turning_radius = | |seat_height = | ||
|related = | |dry_weight = 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg) | ||
|wet_weight = 185.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = [[Kawasaki H1]]<br />[[Suzuki T500]]<br /> [[Yamaha YR1]]/[[Yamaha YR2|YR2]]/[[Yamaha R3|R3]] | |competition = [[Kawasaki H1]]<br />[[Suzuki T500]]<br /> [[Yamaha YR1]]/[[Yamaha YR2|YR2]]/[[Yamaha R3|R3]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Honda]] [[motorcycle]] | The '''[[Honda]] CB450S''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1967 and 1974. It was also 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 until 1974. It could reach a top speed of 101 mph (163 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 24.34 ft/lbs (33.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 9000 RPM. | ||
==Intro== | |||
When Honda introduced the CB450, they served notice on the world's motorcycling industry that they could build large capacity machines that had superior performance and technical innovations than any European bike. Known in Europe as the "Black Bomber", this machine opened the door for the rest of the [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese manufacturers]] to enter the big bike market. It was the bike that was supposed to put Honda on the big bike map with the likes of the British manufacturers, but in reality it didn't. That would have to wait 4 more years for the introduction of the [[Honda CB750K]].<ref name="Frank2003">{{cite book|author=Aaron Frank|title=Honda Motorcycles|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=CSxTaoGagKoC|accessdate=9 December 2010|date=12 July 2003|publisher=MotorBooks International|isbn=9780760310779}}</ref> It retained much of the looks of the earlier [[Honda CB77|CB77 Super Hawk]], but internally much was changed. | When Honda introduced the CB450, they served notice on the world's motorcycling industry that they could build large capacity machines that had superior performance and technical innovations than any European bike. Known in Europe as the "Black Bomber", this machine opened the door for the rest of the [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese manufacturers]] to enter the big bike market. It was the bike that was supposed to put Honda on the big bike map with the likes of the British manufacturers, but in reality it didn't. That would have to wait 4 more years for the introduction of the [[Honda CB750K]].<ref name="Frank2003">{{cite book|author=Aaron Frank|title=Honda Motorcycles|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=CSxTaoGagKoC|accessdate=9 December 2010|date=12 July 2003|publisher=MotorBooks International|isbn=9780760310779}}</ref> It retained much of the looks of the earlier [[Honda CB77|CB77 Super Hawk]], but internally much was changed. | ||
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==1965 to 1969== | ==1965 to 1969== | ||
===CB450K0=== | ===CB450K0=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery mode="packed-hover> | ||
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 | ||
File:Mcqueen.jpg|Steve Mcqueen on a Honda CB450 | File:Mcqueen.jpg|'''Steve Mcqueen''' on a Honda CB450 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
The CB450K0 was sold from 1965 to 1968 in one basic | The CB450K0 was sold from 1965 to 1968 in one basic color scheme- Black with Silver.In the USA,there were limited numbers of Red with Silver as well,but few exist today.In Great Britain,where sales were lukewarm,the model was revamped in Red with Silver,and also the very rare combination of Blue with Silver,in order to move the inventory. The gas tank, upper forks, and headlight shell were the primary colour. 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=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:honda_Cl450k0.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL450K0 | |||
< | File:honda_Cb450d.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB450D | ||
</gallery> | |||
The CB450D (also designated CL450K0) was sold in 1967. The 'D' model was formed out of an attempt to move CB450K0 'Black Bombers' that were not selling, sitting on the US dealer showroom floors. Honda produced a dealer installed 'kit' that transformed the standard CB450K0 into the 'D' model. Honda shipped its US dealers a package that included a newly designed tear drop tank (that became the predecessor to the CB450K1 tank), side covers, fenders, tailight, handlebars, special upsewpt exhaust pipes, and a new style seat to complete the transformation of the old 'hump tanked' Black Bomber , which was at the time referred to us the 'ugly duckling', this the reason for the new body work. It came in one color scheme: silver tank and side covers. 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. The 'D' model was formed out of an attempt to move CB450K0 'Black Bombers' that were not selling, sitting on the US dealer showroom floors. Honda produced a dealer installed 'kit' that transformed the standard CB450K0 into the 'D' model. Honda shipped its US dealers a package that included a newly designed tear drop tank (that became the predecessor to the CB450K1 tank), side covers, fenders, tailight, handlebars, special upsewpt exhaust pipes, and a new style seat to complete the transformation of the old 'hump tanked' Black Bomber , which was at the time referred to us the 'ugly duckling', this the reason for the new body work. It came in one color scheme: silver tank and side covers. 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. | ||
===CB450K1=== | ===CB450K1=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:honda_Cb450k1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB450K1 | |||
< | File:honda_Cb450k1-3.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB450K1 | ||
</gallery> | |||
The CB450K1 was sold from 1968 to 1969 and came in one of three colors: Black, Candy Red or Candy Blue "Bankers Blue". The gas tank and side covers matched, while the headlight shell and fork covers were black (unlike all other models in following years). This was perceived by some to copy the look of the BSA of the same period, whose fork covers were typiccaly black (as was Triumphs). The K1 was considered the only real attempt to copy the British look of BSA, Matchless, AJS and other Brit brands (from the newly designed teardrop shaped tank with chrome side panels and knee pads, right down to the white piping on the seat and the new chrome fenders..a first for Honda, as all previous years and models had painted fenders). The seat top surface was a unique heavy 'alligator'grain, with smooth grain side panels, seperated by small white edge piping. The tail light lens had a rounded rectangular shape (last year). The original gas tank badge "HONDA" was the cast plastic type as used on the KO (also the last year for the round emblem). The simple '450' side cover emblems were thin stainless sheet metal (all later models used plastic) There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit (first year). The engine was a 444cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin with an updated version of the crankshaft layout and [[crankcase]]s,and revised dual CV carburetors. The transmission was upgraded to a 5-speed. The serial number began CB450-3000001. | The CB450K1 was sold from 1968 to 1969 and came in one of three colors: Black, Candy Red or Candy Blue "Bankers Blue". The gas tank and side covers matched, while the headlight shell and fork covers were black (unlike all other models in following years). This was perceived by some to copy the look of the BSA of the same period, whose fork covers were typiccaly black (as was Triumphs). The K1 was considered the only real attempt to copy the British look of BSA, Matchless, AJS and other Brit brands (from the newly designed teardrop shaped tank with chrome side panels and knee pads, right down to the white piping on the seat and the new chrome fenders..a first for Honda, as all previous years and models had painted fenders). The seat top surface was a unique heavy 'alligator'grain, with smooth grain side panels, seperated by small white edge piping. The tail light lens had a rounded rectangular shape (last year). The original gas tank badge "HONDA" was the cast plastic type as used on the KO (also the last year for the round emblem). The simple '450' side cover emblems were thin stainless sheet metal (all later models used plastic) There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit (first year). The engine was a 444cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin with an updated version of the crankshaft layout and [[crankcase]]s,and revised dual CV carburetors. The transmission was upgraded to a 5-speed. The serial number began CB450-3000001. | ||
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==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==In | ==In Popular Culture== | ||
[[Image:Maynard Ferguson Ridin High Cover.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Maynard Ferguson Ridin High Cover]] | |||
A Red on Silver - (Black Seat) CB450K0 model appears on the cover of the album "Ridin' High" by Maynard Ferguson (Artist/ Trumpet Player) - 1968 Atlantic Recording Corporation Enterprise Records. The cover depicts Maynard sitting on the bike with a city back drop holding his trumpet. | |||
[http://www.amazon.com/Ridin-High-Maynard-Ferguson/dp/B00065TZCS] | |||
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==References== | |||
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[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | ||
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[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | ||