Honda CMX450

CMX 450 Rebel
Manufacturer Honda
Production 1986-1987
Class cruiser
Engine 447 cc (27.2776136103450 cu in) SOHC 4-stroke vertical parallel twin engine
Power 38 bhp (28 kW) @ 8000 RPM
Transmission 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, chain drive
Suspension front: telescopic fork, rear: swingarm, shock absorber
Brakes front: single disc, rear: drum
Tires front:100/90-18 56 S, rear: 140/90-15 70S. tubeless
Rake, Trail 58.0° 135 mm (5.3 in)
Wheelbase 1,530 mm (60 in)
Dimensions L 2,230 mm (88 in)
W 800 mm (31 in)
H 1,170 mm (46 in)
Seat height 690 mm (27 in)
Weight 174 kg (380 lb) (dry)
185 kg (410 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity 12 L (3.2 US gal)
Oil capacity 2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
Related Rebel 250

The Honda CMX450 "Rebel" motorcycle manufactured by Honda for model years 1986 and 1987. In contrast to the Rebel 250 cruiser it has a 450 cc motor. The introduction of the Rebel 250 and 450 was a way for Honda to attract female riders, new to motorcycling,[1] due to these bikes' low seat heights, low center of gravity, and overall ease of handling[2]; however, the September 1985 issue of Motorcyclist magazine, when the Rebel was first introduced, states "by targeting the bike to a young audience, such as those who watch MTV, Honda hopes to attract newcomers and expand the motorcycle market ... Honda is not marketing this motorcycle as a woman's bike"[3].

References

  1. ^ "Female professionals discovering motorcycle", The Gazette (Montreal, Que): C.2, Aug 4, 1986 
  2. ^ Chastain, Sue (Jul 27, 1986), "MOTORCYCLING TAKES A FEMININE TURN", Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pa): K.1 
  3. ^ Berriz, Marcie (September 1985), "Honda CMX250c Rebel- Begin at the beginning", Motorcylist (Los Angeles, California): 54–57