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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:a275_3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda Hondamatic 450 (CM450A) Speedometer and Gear Indicator]]
[[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==
{{reflist}}
{{motorcycle-stub}}
{{Honda}}
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]


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