Honda CMX450

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CMX 450 Rebel[1]
Honda CMX450 Rebel in Bonn/Germany
Manufacturer Honda
Class cruiser
Engine 447 cc (27.3 cu in) DOHC 4-stroke twin
Power 38 bhp (28 kW) @ 8000 RPM
Transmission 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, chain drive
Suspension front: telescopic fork, rear: swingarm, shock absorber
Brakes front: single disc, rear: drum
Tires front:100/90-18 56 S, rear: 140/90-18 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)
Weight 174 kg (380 lb) (dry), 185 kg (410 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity 12 L (3.2 US gal)
Related Rebel 250

The Honda CMX450 "Rebel" motorcycle manufactured by Honda for model years 1986 and 1987. In contrast to the Rebel 250 cruiser it has a 450 cc motor. The introduction of the Rebel 250 and 450 was a way for Honda to attract female riders, new to motorcycling,[2] due to these bikes' low seat heights, low center of gravity, and overall ease of handling.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ 86 Honda CMX 450 Rebel, Bikez.com Motorcycle Encyclopedia, http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cmx_450_rebel_1986.php, retrieved 2009-07-21 
  2. ^ "Female professionals discovering motorcycle", The Gazette (Montreal, Que): C.2, Aug 4, 1986 
  3. ^ Chastain, Sue (Jul 27, 1986), "MOTORCYCLING TAKES A FEMININE TURN", Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pa): K.1