Honda CB450K1: history, specs, pictures
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| 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 |
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.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 445.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 K1[edit | edit source]
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.