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The sister bike to the [[Honda CB450]], the CL450 is the dual sport or "scrambler" model of Honda's 444cc | The sister bike to the [[Honda CB450]], the CL450 is the dual sport or "scrambler" model of Honda's 444cc [[DOHC]] parallel twin engined motorcycle. Although the difference between both models are mostly cosmetic, the CL450's higher pipes, knobby tires, and aggressive styling were better suited for off-road riding. | ||
Initially available in kit form for the 1967 [[Honda CB450|CB450]], it was officially released in 1968 as the CL450K1 "Scrambler" in candy red and candy blue colors (only the tank and air filter covers were painted). This year also saw the addition of a 5-speed gearbox, an upgrade from the older 4-speed. | Initially available in kit form for the 1967 [[Honda CB450|CB450]], it was officially released in 1968 as the CL450K1 "Scrambler" in candy red and candy blue colors (only the tank and air filter covers were painted). This year also saw the addition of a 5-speed gearbox, an upgrade from the older 4-speed. | ||
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[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles|CL450]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles|CL450]] | ||