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HONDA CMX 450C REBEL 1986 - 1987

HONDA CMX 450C REBEL 1986 - 1987
HONDA CMX 450C REBEL 1986 - 1987 · Photo: Christof Damian (Cdamian), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CMX 450C REBEL 1986 - 1987
Year1986 - 1987
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity447 cc / 27.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke75 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power27.7 kW / 38 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionBattery powered, inductive
Induction2 x 32 mm Keihin carburettors
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDouble cradle
Front Suspension38 mm centre-axle telescopic fork, 140 mm travel
Rear SuspensionDual shocks, adjustable spring preload
Front BrakesSingle 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brakes230 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2230 mm / 88 in
Overall Width800 mm / 31 in
Overall Height1170 mm / 46 in
Seat Height690 mm / 27.2 in
Wheelbase1530 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight174 kg / 383.6 lbs
Wet Weight187 kg / 408 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre100/90-18
Rear Tyre140/90-15
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Fuel Consumption26.4 km/l / 57.2 mpg
Top Speed101 mph
Honda file

The CMX450C was the bigger brother to the Rebel 250, sold for just two model years. It used a 447 cc three-valve parallel twin and a six-speed box whose top gear worked as an overdrive, giving the small cruiser real highway legs. Honda kept the low seat and easy handling of the 250 and fitted a front disc with a rear drum and a speedometer-only dash.