Honda CL450 (1968-74)

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The Honda CL450 Scrambler was manufactured from 1968 to 1974. Its engine is a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, with 2 valves per cylinder, and has a capacity of 445cc or 27.1 cubic inches. The bore x stroke dimension is 70 x 57.8 mm, and it has an air-cooled cooling system with a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The carburetor is used for its induction, and it has a battery and coil for ignition and starting. Its maximum power is 43 horsepower or 32 kW at 9000 rpm with a maximum torque of 4 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The CL450 Scrambler, can run up to a speed of 5-speed with a chain final drive. It has a transmission gear ratio of 1st 2.412, 2nd 1.636, 3rd 1.269, 4th 1.000, and 5th 0.844. Telescopic forks is used as its front suspension while dual shocks are for its rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are both drum brakes. The CL450 Scrambler’s front tire is sized 3.25-18 while its rear tire is 3.50-18. Its seat height is 815mm or 32.1 inches. When fully fueled, it has a wet weight of 188 kg or 414.4 lbs. Lastly, this motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 14 liters or 3.6 US Gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CL 450 Scrambler

Year: 1968 – 74


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 445 cc / 27.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 57.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition / Starting: Battery and coil
Max Power: 43 hp / 32 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 4 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.412 2nd 1.636 3rd 1.269 4th 1.000 5th 0.844
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-18
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18
Seat Height: 815 mm
Wet Weight: 188 kg / 414.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal

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