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

The Honda CB 450 N motorcycle specifications include a 447 cc (27.28 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).

Key specifications

1984, 1985, 1986, 1988Model years
447 ccDisplacement
189 kgWet weight
17 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1984198519861988
Year-specific specification changes

The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
1988Double disc
Rear brakes
1988Single disc
Cooling system
1988Oil & air
Fuel capacity
198817.50 L (4.62 US gal)
Fuel control
1988Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)

How the Honda CB 450 N 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.

Wet weight189 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 47th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 26% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 70th 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.

Wet weight47th

189 kg — heavier than about 47% of Honda models, or lighter than about 53%.

Fuel capacity70th

17 L — larger than about 70% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 447 cc • 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

Category Custom / cruiser

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)
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Valves per cylinder 3
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.60-19
Rear tire 4.10-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 189 kg (416.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 178.0 km/h (110.6 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.