• 1982 Honda Cm450 Review

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1982[edit]

The CM450E-82 was sold in 1982 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Muse Red or Candy Imperial Blue. The 'CM450E' side cover decal was gold. The wheel had wire spokes. The front brakes were mechanical drum. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer with a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine color was silver. The engine was a 447cc SOHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2PC053*CM000008.

1983[edit]

CM450E-83 was sold in 1983 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Regal Brown or Black. The gas tank and side covers were 2-toned. The '450' side cover decal was silver. The wheel had wire spokes. The front brakes were mechanical drum. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer with a 105 mph (170 kph) limit. The engine color was black.

• Engine: Four-stroke, SOHC, 447cc, vertical twin with three-valve Pentroof™ combustion chambers
• Carburetor: Dual 30mm constant velocity
• Ignition: solid state CD
• Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth
• Suspension: Five-way adjustable VHD™ rear shocks
• Wheelbase: 1420mm (55.9 in.)
• Seat height: 765mm (30.1 in.)
• Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gal.)
• Dry weight: 171 kg (377.1 lb)
• The serial number began JH2PC053*DM100001.

1984[edit]

• Engine: Four-stroke, SOHC, 447cc, vertical parallel twin with three-valve Pentroof™ combustion chambers and dual counterbalancers
• Carburetor: Dual 30mm constant velocity
• Ignition: solid state CD
• Transmission: 5-speed plus overdrive sixth
• Suspension: Five-way adjustable VHD™ rear shocks
• Wheelbase: 1420mm (55.9 in.)
• Seat height: 765mm (30.1 in.)
• Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gal.)
• Dry weight: 171 kg (377.1 lb)
• The serial number began JH2PC053*DM100001.

Honda CM 450

The Honda CM series was a street bike precursor to the Honda Rebel series of motorcycles produced from 1979-1981. These bikes had a 395cc parallel twin engine that was air-cooled. Features included electric start and electronic ignition.

1982 Honda Cm450 Review

The Honda CM series all generally resembled the older-style flat-seat bikes from the 60s and 70s, with the exception of a slightly raised passenger area seat and small plastic fairings for the battery and electrical. These are 'standard' style motorcycles but do have some elements of the cruiser (stepped seat, increased fork angle, extra chrome).
The CM400 series includes only a speedometer and three indicator lights (neutral, oil pressure, high beam) with a tachometer for the C and T models. The E (economy) model had wire wheels and drum brakes, while the others had 'Comstar' alloy wheels and a front disk/rear drum braking setup. While not particularly powerful, the CM400's handling makes it one of the great starter bikes.
Many engine components are common with the Honda CB400T models from the same year. The parallel twin engine has three valves per cylinder (two intake, one exhaust) and a five-speed manual or two-speed automatic transmission. In 1982, the CM engine was bored out to a 447 cc engine with six gears, and the series was renamed CM450.