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Honda CMX 450C Rebel

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Make Model

Honda CMX 450C Rebel

Year

1986-87

Engine

Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder

Capacity

447 cc / 27.2 cu-in
Cooling System Air cooled
Bore x Stroke 75 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio 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 Tyre

100/90 -18

Rear Tyre

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 Litres / 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

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.