Honda CB450K1: history, specs, pictures
The Honda CB 450 K1 was a Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Honda in 1969. Max torque was 28.77 ft/lbs (39.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
| Honda CB450K1 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | CB 450 K1 |
| Production | 1969 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.6mm x 68.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 9000RPM |
| Torque | 28.77 ft/lbs (39.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 445.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear.
1969 Honda CB 450 K1Edit
Honda's CB 450 K1 was kept in production for only one year, since 1968 till 1969, the Japanese manufacturer replacing it with a newer model, the CB450K2.