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|name = Honda CM450A
|name = Honda CM450A
|image = [[File:Bike on porch.jpg|frameless|upright=1.25]]
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|caption = 1982 CM450A Hondamatic
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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]], [[Straight-twin engine|parallel-twin]]
|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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| brakes = F: [[Disc brake|disc]]<br/>R: [[Drum brake|drum]]
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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 2-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}} 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.
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.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles powered by straight-twin engines]]
[[Category:Motorcycles powered by straight-twin engines]]
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Latest revision as of 11:25, 12 November 2019

Honda CM450A
1982 CM450A Hondamatic
ManufacturerHonda
ClassStandard
Engine447 cc (27.3 cu in), four-stroke, SOHC, parallel-twin
Ignition typeElectric and kick start
BrakesFront: 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

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  1. ^ Shiftless Biking - Suzuki vs. Honda. Rider Magazine. November 1983. p. 4.