The Honda CB 450 DX motorcycle specifications include a 447 cc (27.28 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 176 kg (388 lb).
Key specifications
1988Year released
447 ccDisplacement
176 kgDry weight
17.5 LFuel tank
How the Honda CB 450 DX compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
Displacement447 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc
About 21% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 46th percentile across Honda models.
Fuel capacity17.5 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L
About 30% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Honda models.
This model Honda database average
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
Displacement46th
447 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of Honda models.
Fuel capacity72nd
17.5 L — larger than about 72% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 447 cc • Oil & air cooled
Chassis snapshot
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.60-19 front / 4.10-18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
3.60-19 |
| Rear tire size |
4.10-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.48:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released |
1988 |
| Category |
Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
447 cc (27.28 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
75.0 x 50.6 mm (3.0 x 2.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder |
3 |
| Cooling system |
Oil & air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor |
| Fuel control |
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel |
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
3.60-19 |
| Rear tire |
4.10-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
176 kg (388 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.50 L (4.62 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.2443 hp/kg |
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