Honda CB 450 disc Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CB 450 disc motorcycle specifications include a 445 cc (27.15 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 204 kg (449.7 lb).

Key specifications

1972-1975Model years
445 ccDisplacement
204 kgWet weight
14 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1972197319741975

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1972 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda CB 450 disc 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.

Displacement445 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 21% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 45th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight204 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 55th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th 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.

Displacement45th

445 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Honda models.

Wet weight55th

204 kg — heavier than about 55% of Honda models, or lighter than about 45%.

Fuel capacity56th

14 L — larger than about 56% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 445 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-18 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 445 cc (27.15 cu in)
Bore × stroke 70.0 x 57.8 mm (2.8 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 204 kg (449.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 171.0 km/h (106.3 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.