The Honda CM 450 E motorcycle specifications include a 447 cc (27.28 cu in) engine, power of 47 hp (34.3 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 181.4 kg (400 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CM 450 E 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.
About 13% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Honda models.
About 21% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 46th percentile across Honda models.
About 8% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 41st percentile across Honda models.
About 27% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 31st percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
47 hp — more powerful than about 52% of Honda models with power data.
447 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of Honda models.
181.4 kg — heavier than about 41% of Honda models, or lighter than about 59%.
9.8 L — larger than about 31% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | -18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | -16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.259 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 259.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 105.1 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 447 cc (27.28 cu in) |
| Power | 47 hp (34.3 kW) |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. CV |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel tubing |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Cable |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical link |
| Front tire | -18 |
| Rear tire | -16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 181.4 kg (400 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.84 L (2.60 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.13 L (0.30 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Burgundy |
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| Exhaust system | Dual |
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