Honda Custom CM450

Honda Custom CM450 model information, photographs and specifications from the original Honda model archive.

1982 Honda Custom CM450

CM450C-82

The CM450C-82 Custom was sold in 1982 in one of two color schemes: Candy Muse Red with Candy Antares Red and Candy Empire Blue with Candy Dark Blue. The gas tank and side covers were 2-toned. The "CM450 CUSTOM" side cover decal was gold. The comstar wheels were highlighted black. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine was a 447cc SOHC 3-valve parallel twin with dual carburetors. The transmission was a 6-speed. The serial number began JH2PC051*CM000012. 1978-1987 : Service Repair Maintenance , by Ed Scott The CM450E-82 was sold in 1982 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Muse Red or Candy Imperial Blue. The "CM450E" side cover decal was gold. The wheel had wire spokes. The front brakes were mechanical drum. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer with a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine color was silver. The engine was a 447cc SOHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2PC053*CM000008. 1978-1987 : Service Repair Maintenance , by Ed Scott CM450E-83 was sold in 1983 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Regal Brown or Black. The gas tank and side covers were 2-toned. The "450" side cover decal was silver. The wheel had wire spokes. The front brakes were mechanical drum. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer with a 105 mph (170 kph) limit. The engine color was black. Engine : Four-stroke, SOHC, 447cc, vertical twin with three-valve Pentroof™ combustion chambers Carburetor : Dual 30mm constant velocity Ignition : solid state CD Transmission : 5-speed plus overdrive sixth Suspension : Five-way adjustable VHD™ rear shocks Wheelbase : 1420mm (55.9 in.) Seat height : 765mm (30.1 in.) Fuel capacity : 13 liters (3.4 gal.) Dry weight : 171 kg (377.1 lb) The serial number began JH2PC053*DM100001. 1978-1987 : Service Repair Maintenance , by Ed Scott

1982 Honda Custom CM450

CM450E-82

The CM450E-82 was sold in 1982 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Muse Red or Candy Imperial Blue. The "CM450E" side cover decal was gold. The wheel had wire spokes. The front brakes were mechanical drum. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer with a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine color was silver. The engine was a 447cc SOHC 3-valve parallel twin linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2PC053*CM000008. 1978-1987 : Service Repair Maintenance , by Ed Scott CM450E-83 was sold in 1983 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Regal Brown or Black. The gas tank and side covers were 2-toned. The "450" side cover decal was silver. The wheel had wire spokes. The front brakes were mechanical drum. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer with a 105 mph (170 kph) limit. The engine color was black. Engine : Four-stroke, SOHC, 447cc, vertical twin with three-valve Pentroof™ combustion chambers Carburetor : Dual 30mm constant velocity Ignition : solid state CD Transmission : 5-speed plus overdrive sixth Suspension : Five-way adjustable VHD™ rear shocks Wheelbase : 1420mm (55.9 in.) Seat height : 765mm (30.1 in.) Fuel capacity : 13 liters (3.4 gal.) Dry weight : 171 kg (377.1 lb) The serial number began JH2PC053*DM100001. 1978-1987 : Service Repair Maintenance , by Ed Scott

1983 Honda Custom CM450

CM450E-83CM450E-83

CM450E-83 was sold in 1983 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Regal Brown or Black. The gas tank and side covers were 2-toned. The "450" side cover decal was silver. The wheel had wire spokes. The front brakes were mechanical drum. There was no tachometer -- only a speedometer with a 105 mph (170 kph) limit. The engine color was black. Engine : Four-stroke, SOHC, 447cc, vertical twin with three-valve Pentroof™ combustion chambers Carburetor : Dual 30mm constant velocity Ignition : solid state CD Transmission : 5-speed plus overdrive sixth Suspension : Five-way adjustable VHD™ rear shocks Wheelbase : 1420mm (55.9 in.) Seat height : 765mm (30.1 in.) Fuel capacity : 13 liters (3.4 gal.) Dry weight : 171 kg (377.1 lb) The serial number began JH2PC053*DM100001. 1978-1987 : Service Repair Maintenance , by Ed Scott