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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda CM450
|photo            = 1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-2.jpg
|aka              = CM450A matic, CM 450 A matic, CM450 Custom, CM 450 Custom, CM450E, CM 450 E, CM 450
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1982
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Honda CM400A]]
|successor        =
|class            = Road
|engine          = twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 75.0mm x 50.6mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        =90 mph
|power            = 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 9000RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition        = transistorized
|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>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB12A-A}} '82-83  <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|transmission    = Gear box: 2-speed <br>
Clutch: automatic <br>
|final_drive      = {{chain|530x}}
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic forks <br>
Rear: dual shock
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.50-18}} '82-83  <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-16}} '82-83  <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 0.04 inches (1 mm)
|length          = 0.08 inches (2 mm)
|width            = 33.66 inches (855 mm)
|height          = 0.04 inches (1 mm)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      = 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 181.4 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-401
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption = 3.92 liters/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Honda CB400A]]<br />[[Honda CB750A]]
|competition      = [[Suzuki GS450GA]]
}}
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. 
==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==
==1982==
[[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]][[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]][[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]][[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]][[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]][[Image:9c2a_3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Empire Blue]][[Image:a4da_3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Empire Blue]]
[[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]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]]
[[Image:1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red]]
[[Image:9c2a_3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Empire Blue]]
[[Image:a4da_3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Empire Blue]]
[[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.


==1983==
==1983==
[[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_1.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.
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/in-gods-country#honda-cm450 In God's Country]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-oc#honda-cm450 The O.C.]




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*[[Honda CB400A]]
*[[Honda CB400A]]
*[[Honda CB750A]]
*[[Honda CB750A]]
==References==
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{{Honda}}
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]


[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CM450A]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CM450A]]
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[[Category:Automatic transmission motorcycles]]
[[Category:Honda CM series]]

Latest revision as of 20:03, 23 November 2019

1982-Honda-CM450A-Maroon-6916-2.jpg
Honda CM450
Manufacturer
Also called CM450A matic, CM 450 A matic, CM450 Custom, CM 450 Custom, CM450E, CM 450 E, CM 450
Production 1982
Class Road
Predecessor Honda CM400A
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 75.0mm x 50.6mm
Top Speed 90 mph
Horsepower 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 9000RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition transistorized
Spark Plug NGK DR8ES-L `82
NGK DPR8EA-9 '83 [1]
Battery YUASA YB12A-A '82-83 [1]
Transmission Gear box: 2-speed
Clutch: automatic
Final Drive Chain: 530x
Suspension Front: telescopic forks
Rear: dual shock
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.50-18 '82-83 [1]
Rear Tire 4.60-16 '82-83 [1]
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
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
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
Competition Suzuki GS450GA
Manuals Service Manual


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.

Engine[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 2-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the automatic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

1982 Honda CM450A Hondamatic
1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red
1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red
1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red
1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red
1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Muse Red
1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Empire Blue
1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) in Candy Empire Blue
1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) Speedometer and Gear Indicator


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[edit | edit source]

1983 Honda CM450A Hondamatic
1983 Honda CM450A Hondamatic


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.



In Media[edit | edit source]


See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019. 


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