What was the last model of Honda 450?
Unfortunately, the original candy red and candy gold finishes are extremely vulnerable to sun fade. The candy blue Honda used is remarkably stable. The CB450K3 was the last model to incude significant engineering as well as styling changes.
When did the Honda 450 5 speed tank come out?
The 5-speed CB450K1 (below) was sold in the US in 1968 and into 1969, when the CB450K2 was introduced. Most CB450K1 machines in the USA were fitted with a seat with white piping and rough alligator-like textured black vinyl. The restyled tank was introduced in response to initial negative public reception of the “bomber” tank.
When did the Honda CB450 come out in the UK?
Afterwards, the CB450 was exhibited at a motorcycle show at the Brighton Metropole Hotel exhibition centre. In December 1965, the UK magazine Motor Cycle reported that UK sales were planned from February 1966, its price of £360 being the equivalent cost to a conventional British 650cc pushrod parallel-twin.
When did the Honda Scrambler 450 come out?
The CL450K4 Scrambler 450 was sold in 1971 in one of three colors: Candy Topaz Orange, Strato Blue Metallic, or Poppy Yellow Metallic. The gas tank stripes were black. The side cover emblem reads “DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM 450”.
Where can I buy a 1969 Honda 450?
Selling my 1969 Honda twin cylinder cb 450 super sport. excellent mechanical and running condition all the chrome and cast aluminum on the bike is in excellent condition. No broken cooling fins on the jugs. recently serviced by Floyd at performance cycle in Naples fl. Floyd is an authority on these classic Honda twins. Starts on the first kick.
What’s the model number on a Honda 450?
Honda distinguished models by affixing a K-number suffix to the model, typically beginning with K0 at the model’s introduction, sometimes with K1. Individual K models were offered for one or more years, depending upon sales rates and remaining inventory.
The 5-speed CB450K1 (below) was sold in the US in 1968 and into 1969, when the CB450K2 was introduced. Most CB450K1 machines in the USA were fitted with a seat with white piping and rough alligator-like textured black vinyl. The restyled tank was introduced in response to initial negative public reception of the “bomber” tank.
Is there a 1969 Honda CL450 for sale?
For sale is a 1969 Honda CL450 in running condition, with a clean title. It was sitting for the ?? years in a garage. The bike runs, rides, and stops but needs some TLC.