Honda CM450E
1982
The CM450E-82 was sold in 1982 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Muse Red or Candy Imperial Blue. The "CM450E" side cover decal was gold. The wheel had wire spokes. The front brakes were mechanical drum. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer with a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine color was silver. The engine was a 447cc SOHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2PC053*CM000008.
1983
CM450E-83 was sold in 1983 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Regal Brown or Black. The gas tank and side covers were 2-toned. The "450" side cover decal was silver. The wheel had wire spokes. The front brakes were mechanical drum. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer with a 105 mph (170 kph) limit. The engine color was black.
*Engine: Four-stroke, SOHC, 447cc, vertical twin with three-valve Pentroof™ combustion chambers *Carburetor: Dual 30mm constant velocity *Ignition: solid state CD *Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth *Suspension: Five-way adjustable VHD™ rear shocks *Wheelbase: 1420mm (55.9 in.) *Seat height: 765mm (30.1 in.) *Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gal.) *Dry weight: 171 kg (377.1 lb) *The serial number began JH2PC053*DM100001.
1984
*Engine: Four-stroke, SOHC, 447cc, vertical parallel twin with three-valve Pentroof™ combustion chambers and dual counterbalancers *Carburetor: Dual 30mm constant velocity *Ignition: solid state CD *Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth *Suspension: Five-way adjustable VHD™ rear shocks *Wheelbase: 1420mm (55.9 in.) *Seat height: 765mm (30.1 in.) *Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gal.) *Dry weight: 171 kg (377.1 lb) *The serial number began JH2PC053*DM100001.