Honda CMX450
The Honda CMX450 "Rebel" is a motorcycle manufactured by Honda for the model years 1986 and 1987 only. In contrast to the Rebel 250 250cc cruiser, it has a 450cc engine. The introduction of the Rebel 250 and 450 has been cited as a way for Honda to attract female riders, new to motorcycling.[1] due to the 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.
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 1986–1987 |
| Successor | Honda CMX500 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 447 cc (27.3 cu in) SOHC 4-stroke parallel twin |
| Transmission | 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, chain final drive |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swingarm, shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: single disc, rear: drum |
| Tires | Front:100/90-18 56 S, rear: 140/90-15 70S. tubeless |
| Rake, trail | 58.0° 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,530 mm (60 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,230 mm (88 in) W: 800 mm (31 in) H: 1,170 mm (46 in) |
| Seat height | 690 mm (27 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L (3.2 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 L (2.6 US qt) |
| Related | Rebel 250 |
References
- "Female professionals discovering motorcycle", The Gazette, Montreal, Que, p. C.2, Aug 4, 1986
- Chastain, Sue (Jul 27, 1986), "Motorcycling Takes a Feminine Turn", Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, p. K.1
- Berriz, Marcie (September 1985), "Honda CMX250c Rebel- Begin at the beginning", Motorcylist, Los Angeles, California, pp. 54–57