HIGHLIGHTS
- Desirable and rare Japanese classic
- U.S. import
- Age-related U.K. registered
- Recent cosmetic and mechanical restoration
- Just 7,659 recorded miles
THE APPEAL
The sister bike to the CB450, the CL450 is Honda’s purpose built ‘street scrambler’, a handsome and quick machine, it further endorsed Honda’s reputation for developing high quality, well-engineered bikes.
Aimed at the U.S. market, this adaptable bike offered Honda’s trusted DOHC 450 and featured straight handlebars and an upswept exhaust which was all the rage in the 1970’s. Also offered in the U.K., the 450 was known as the ‘Black Bomber’!.
This particular classic Honda has recently been cosmetically and mechanically restored to a good standard. Take a closer look…
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered In the U.K. on the 1st December 2021
- Correct age-related historic registration
- V5C (in previous owner’s name)
- Correct frame and engine numbers
- MOT and road tax exempt
- Not been MOT’d since import
- Tax status is Sorn
Although there is no documented history or restoration details accompanying this Honda, the vendor confirms that the bike has clearly been cared for with many new parts sourced from the U.S. The reliable engine has also been given a top end rebuild with new piston rings, valve gear and cam chain and retains good compression.
THE CONDITION
- Cosmetically restored throughout
- Nicely painted frame
- Repainted fuel tank with ‘Honda’ badges
- Single Nippon Seiki speedometer
- Great looking headlight / rear light
- Superb braced motocross-style handlebars and grips
- No indicators or mirrors
- Suede covered twin saddle
- Polished alloy components and alloy mudguards
- Presentable and sound looking wheels and spokes
- Good Heidenau 3.25-19 front / 3.50-18 rear tyres
THE MECHANICS
- Trusted 444 cc DOHC parallel-twin with a compression ratio of 9.0:1
- A claimed power of 43 bhp and top speed of around 100 mph
- Electric and kick start
- Dual Keihin constant-velocity carburettors
- Five-speed transmission
- Hydraulically damped front forks
- RFY rear springs / air shocks’
- Original specification drum brakes
- Gleaming high-level chrome exhausts with heat shields
SUMMARY
Superbly engineered, it’s easy to see why these Honda’s proved so popular and remain highly desirable and collectable to this day.
A fantastic investment, this affordable and rare CL450 ‘street scrambler’ should handle well, sound great, and with continued care, should be a joy to own.
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