Honda CMX450

CMX 450 Rebel

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1986-1987
Class	cruiser
Engine	447 cc (27.3 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 (384 lb) (dry) 185 kg (408 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" was a motorcycle manufactured by Honda for model years 1986 and 1987. In contrast to the Rebel 250 250cc cruiser, it has a 450cc motor. The introduction of the Rebel 250 and 450 has been cited as 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] It has a single disc brake in the front and a drum in the rear. The only gauge is a speedometer that includes gear recommendations based on speed; there is no tachometer. The transmission is a standard down-1st, up-2nd to 6th. The 6th speed acts as an overdrive.

References

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