Honda CM450A
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Class | Standard |
The CM450A was 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 450cc SOHC parallel twin engine with two carburettors 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. The chain-driven CM450A had a top speed of 85 miles per hour (135km/h) and weighed 390 lb (180 kg).[citation needed] In 1983 the CM450A had a top speed of 100 miles per hour.[citation needed] Both models had a front disc brake and a rear drum brake. The suspension consisted of two shocks in the rear and telescoping shock-absorbing front forks. The gas tank had a 3.5 gallon capacity. The exhaust was routed through a separate pipe and baffle on each side of the motorcycle. It had an electric start with a kick start as well.
The Hondamatic was available in two colors for 1982: Candy Muse Red with Candy Antares Red on the gas tank and side cover, or Candy Empire Blue with Candy Dark Blue 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.
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