Honda CMX450C
The Honda CMX450 "Rebel" was a motorcycle manufactured by Honda for model years 1986 and 1987. In contrast to the Rebel 250 250cc cruiser, it has a 450cc motor. The introduction of the Rebel 250 and 450 has been cited as a way for Honda to attract female riders, new to motorcycling, due to these bikes' low seat heights, low center of gravity, and overall ease of handling;[2] however, the September 1985 issue of Motorcyclist magazine, when the Rebel was first introduced, states "by targeting the bike to a young audience, such as those who watch MTV, Honda hopes to attract newcomers and expand the motorcycle market ... Honda is not marketing this motorcycle as a woman's bike".[3] It has a single disc brake in the front and a drum in the rear. The only gauge is a speedometer that includes gear recommendations based on speed; there is no tachometer. The transmission is a standard down-1st, up-2nd to 6th. The 6th speed acts as an overdrive.
Honda CMX450C Rebel | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | Honda Rebel |
Production | 1986-87 |
Class | Standard |
Predecessor | Honda CM450C |
Engine | 447cc Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 9.3;1 |
Top Speed | 101 mp/h |
Ignition | Battery powered, inductive |
Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 |
Battery | YUASA YB12A-A |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain: 525x112 |
Front Sprocket | 17T |
Rear Sprocket | 37T |
Frame | Double cradle |
Suspension | Front: Center axle fork, 38mm forks, 140mm wheel travel Rear: Dual shocks adjustable spring preload, |
Brakes | Front: Single 240mm discs 2 piston caliper Rear: 230mm Drum |
Front Tire | 100/90 -18 |
Rear Tire | 140/90 -15 |
Wheelbase | 1530 mm / 60.2 in |
Seat Height | 690 mm / 27.2 in |
Weight | 174.0 kg / 383.6 lbs (dry), 187 kg / 408 lbs (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-401 |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 12 Liters / 3.1 US gal |
Related | Honda CMX250C |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.3:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 100/90 -18 front tire and a 140/90 -15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 240mm discs 2 piston caliper in the front and a 230mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Center axle fork, 38mm forks, 140mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks adjustable spring preload,. The CMX450C Rebel was fitted with a 12 Liters / 3.1 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 174.0 kg / 383.6 lbs. The wheelbase was 1530 mm / 60.2 in long.
1986Edit
The Honda Rebel 450 designated CMX450C'86 (CMX450CL'86 in California) was sold in 1986. Two colors were available: Pearl Stellar black and Monte Rosa Silver Metallic. The fuel tank decal was a Honda wing. The battery cover decal reads "REBEL FOUR-FIFTY". The bike had flanged spoke wheels with tubeless tires. The engine was a 447cc 4-stroke SOHC 3-valve parallel twin with a 6-speed transmission. The California serial number began JH2PC1715GM000001 while the rest of the United States models began JH2PC1706GM000001.
1987Edit
The CMX450C-87 was sold in 1987 in one of two colors: Candy Glory Red or Black. The gas tank decal reads "REBEL HONDA". The control levers are polished. The battery cover decal reads "REBEL FOUR-FIFTY". The bike had flanged spoke wheels with tubeless tires. The engine was a 447cc 4-stroke SOHC 3-valve parallel twin with a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2PC170*HM100001.
PhotosEdit
Make Model | Honda CMX 450C Rebel |
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Year | 1986-87 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder |
Displacement | 447 cc / 27.2 cu-in |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Bore X Stroke | 75 x 50.6 mm |
Compression | 9.3;1 |
Induction | 2x 32mm Keihin |
Ignition | Battery powered, inductive |
Starting | |
Max Power | 38 hp / 27.7 kW @ 8000 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Double cradle |
Front Suspension | Centre axle fork, 38mm forks, 140mm wheel travel |
Rear Suspension | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload, |
Front Brakes | Single 240mm discs 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes | 230mm Drum |
Front Tire | 100/90 -18 |
Rear Tire | 140/90 -15 |
Rake | 58.0° |
Trail | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
Wheelbase | 1530 mm / 60.2 in |
Seat Height | 690 mm / 27.2 in |
Dry Weight | 174.0 kg / 383.6 lbs |
Wet Weight | 187 kg / 408 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 12 Liters / 3.1 US gal |
Consumption Average | 57.2 mpg / 26.4 km/lit |
Standing ¼ Mile | 14.4 sec / 90 mp/h |
Top Speed | 101 mp/h |
See AlsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
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