'71 Honda CL-450 K4 Gallery

02/19/10

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Specs

Model

CL-450 K4

Engine

Air-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve DOHC parallel twin

Bore x Stroke

70 x 57.8mm

Displacement

444cc

Carburettors

Dual 36mm Keihin, constant velocity

Compression Ratio

9.0 : 1

Max. Power Output

43hp/8,000rpm

Starter

Start motor & kickstarter

Transmission

5-speed constant mesh

Final Drive

Chain

Dimensions

2,080 x 860 x 1,155mm (L x W x H)

Wheelbase

1,375mm

Seat Height

815mm

Ground Clearance

135mm

Fuel Capacity

9 liters

Wheels

Spoke wheels

Tires

Front 3.25 - 19
Rear 3.50 - 18

Suspension

Front telescopic fork
Rear swingarm twin shock absorbers 218mm axle travel

Brakes

Front 200mm twin cam drum
Rear 180mm single cam drum

Curb Weight

188kg

Measured top speed

106 mph

Pictures (Gallery has 6 pix).

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I found the orange metal-flake paint hideous at first. However, it is an acquired taste.

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