The Honda CB450 is a standard motorcycle made by Honda from 1965 to 1974 with a 444 cc (27.1 cu in) 180° DOHC straight-twin engine. Producing 45 bhp (some 100 bhp/ litre), it was Honda's first "big" motorcycle, though it did not succeed in its goal of competing directly against the larger Triumphs, Nortons, and Harley-Davidsons in the North ...

Offering for sale my beautiful, unrestored, original, low-mileage, (1460) 1969 Honda CB450K2. The '69s were perhaps the lowest production year of all the Honda models as they were focused on the roll-out of their groundbreaking 750 Fours so finding a bike like this is difficult.

Oct 30, 2020 · This 1974 Honda CB450 is powered by a 444cc DOHC parallel twin mated to a five-speed transmission and finished in orange, black, and gold over chrome fenders. Equipment consists of torsion bar valve springs, an electric starter, a front disc brake, a …

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Introduced in 1965, the Honda CB450 was highly regarded as Honda’s “first big twin” and the world’s first mass-produced DOHC motorcycle. It featured torsion bars, twin 32-mm CV carbs, a 110-mph top speed, and technical innovation that bested its European counterparts.

The CB450 lets its rider sit upright, providing enough room for even six-footers to stretch out and move around. The Rebel, 454, and Savage all position their riders in a feet-up, hands-high riding position, fine for the boulevard but fatiguing during any forays away from the stoplights.

Nov 18, 2018 · The new CB450 was a 444cc twin, running double overhead cams that controlled their valves via torsion bars. And following a successful, if unorthodox, arrangement, the crank was once again configured at 180°.

Jan 27, 2010 · Widely recognized as one of the most important motorcycles ever launched by Honda, the Honda CB450 Black Bomber is celebrated as the company’s first “big twin” and as the first volume production double-overhead cam.

Telescopic forks with two-way damping. The CB450K3 was the first model with a front disc brake and 19" front wheel. Other new features included a larger tail light, hinged gas cap, black-finished handlebar switches, fully -rubber cushioned instruments, and restyled mufflers.

Jul 11, 2007 · Honda CB450 K4 Years produced: 1965-1974 U.S. sales: 73,000 (American Honda) Claimed power: 43hp @ 8,500rpm (45hp @ 9,000rpm 1968-on) Top speed: 95mph Engine type: 444cc double-overheard cam, air-cooled parallel twin Weight (dry): 195.5kg (430lb) Price then: $1,050 (approx.) Price now: $1,500-$3,000 MPG: 40-45mpg