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The '''CM450A''' was a motorcycle created by [[Honda]] in 1982 and 1983. It had a 450cc SOHC parallel twin engine with two carburators and a 2-speed automatic transmission. It was not a full automatic, however, because the rider had to manually shift between first and second. It is called automatic because there is no clutch required due to the torque converter. The CM450A had a top speed of 85 miles per hour (135km/hr) and weighed 390 lbs. In 1983 the CM450A had a top speed of 100 miles per hour. Both models had a front disc brake and a rear drum brake. The gas tank had a 3.5 gallon capacity with no gauge. Instead, it had a reserve setting that would last about 35-40 miles after the main tank was empty. This was a common setup on older motorcycles. The exhaust was routed through a separate pipe and baffle on each side of the motorcycle. This was also characteristic of older motorcycles. It had an electric start and a kick start. |
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|model_year = 1982–1983 |
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|class = [[Types of motorcycles#Standard|Standard]] |
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|engine = {{convert|447|cc|abbr=on}}, [[Four-stroke engine|four-stroke]], [[Overhead camshaft#Single overhead camshaft|SOHC]], [[Straight-twin engine|parallel-twin]] |
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|ignition = [[Starter (engine)|Electric]] and [[Kick start|kick]] start |
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The '''Honda CM450A''' is a [[motorcycle]] made by [[Honda]] in 1982 and 1983. It was based on the [[Honda CB400|CB400]] and [[Honda CM400|CM400]] models (1978–1981), especially the CM400A Hondamatic (1980–1981). It had a {{convert|447|cc|abbr=on}} [[SOHC]] [[Straight-twin engine|parallel twin]] engine with two [[carburetor]]s and a two-speed transmission with a [[torque converter]]. It was not a full automatic, however, because the rider had to manually shift between low and high. It is called automatic because there is no clutch required due to the torque converter, and shared the [[Hondamatic]] trade name with Honda cars that had true automatic transmissions. The chain-driven CM450A had a top speed of {{Convert|90|mph}}{{cn|date=May 2019}} and weighed {{convert|413|lb}}.<ref>{{cite book|title=Shiftless Biking - Suzuki vs. Honda|publisher=Rider Magazine|page=4|date=November 1983}}</ref> Both models had a front [[disc brake]] and a rear [[drum brake]]. The suspension consisted of two shock absorbers at the rear and [[Motorcycle fork#telescopic|telescoping]] shock-absorbing front forks. The fuel tank had a {{Convert|3.4|gal}} capacity. The exhaust was routed through a separate pipe and baffle on each side of the motorcycle, although both exhaust pipes shared a plenum under the motor. It had an [[starter (engine)#electric|electric]] start with a [[kick start]] as well. |
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CM450A]] |
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[[Category:Standard motorcycles]] |
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[[Category:Motorcycles powered by straight-twin engines]] |
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[[Category:Motorcycles introduced in 1982]] |
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The Hondamatic was available in two different color selections for 1982: Candy Muse Red with Candy Antares Red on the gas tank and side cover, or Candy Empire Blue with Candy Dark Blue (as shown in picture) on the gas tank and side cover. In 1983 it was available in Black with Achilles Black on the tank and side cover, or Candy Regal Brown with Chestnut Gold on the tank and side cover.[http://www.xtreemedecals.com/hondamodels/h0400/amati450.html] |
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Today the CM450A or Hondamatic is a sought-after collectors motorcycle. They also make very good learner's bikes for someone who wants to get a feel for riding without getting something too fast or too large. |
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Latest revision as of 11:25, 12 November 2019
 1982 CM450A Hondamatic | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 447 cc (27.3 cu in), four-stroke, SOHC, parallel-twin |
| Ignition type | Electric and kick start |
| Brakes | Front: disc Rear: drum |
The Honda CM450A is a motorcycle made by Honda in 1982 and 1983. It was based on the CB400 and CM400 models (1978–1981), especially the CM400A Hondamatic (1980–1981). It had a 447 cc (27.3 cu in) SOHC parallel twin engine with two carburetors and a two-speed transmission with a torque converter. It was not a full automatic, however, because the rider had to manually shift between low and high. It is called automatic because there is no clutch required due to the torque converter, and shared the Hondamatic trade name with Honda cars that had true automatic transmissions. The chain-driven CM450A had a top speed of 90 miles per hour (140 km/h)[citation needed] and weighed 413 pounds (187 kg).[1] Both models had a front disc brake and a rear drum brake. The suspension consisted of two shock absorbers at the rear and telescoping shock-absorbing front forks. The fuel tank had a 3.4 US gallons (13 L; 2.8 imp gal) capacity. The exhaust was routed through a separate pipe and baffle on each side of the motorcycle, although both exhaust pipes shared a plenum under the motor. It had an electric start with a kick start as well.
References
[edit]- ^ Shiftless Biking - Suzuki vs. Honda. Rider Magazine. November 1983. p. 4.
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