Honda CMX450C

Honda CMX450C Rebel
Manufacturer	Honda
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

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.

Engine

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.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.

Chassis

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.

1986

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  1986 Honda CMX450C

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  1986 Honda Rebel 450 (CMX450C) in Black

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  1986 Honda Rebel 450 (CMX450C) in Black

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.

1987

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  1987 Honda CMX450C

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  1987 Honda CMX450C in Red

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  1987 Honda CMX450C in Red

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  1987 Honda CMX450C in Red

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  1987 Honda CMX450C Rebel in Black

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  1987 Honda CMX450C Rebel in Black

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  1987 Honda CMX450C Rebel in Black

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  1987 Honda CMX450C Rebel in Black

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.

Photos

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  Honda CMX450C Rebel

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  Honda CMX450C Rebel

Make Model	Honda CMX 450C Rebel
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 Also

• Honda CMX250C