Description
Your classic car specialist, MARTIN MOTEURS, is now offering for sale this beautiful Honda CB 450 'Black Bomber', an emblematic model from 1967. Nicknamed the 'Black Bomber' by enthusiasts, the CB 450 K0 marked a decisive turning point in Honda's history.
With its twin-cylinder 4-stroke DOHC engine, this 450 was the first real Japanese rival to the large-displacement European motorbikes of the day.
It embodied Honda's entry into the world of medium-displacement sports bikes, with a remarkable technological advance for its time. The example we are offering here is a genuine K0, in a configuration faithful to the original. It has 10, 460 km on the clock, and has remained in the hands of its current owner since 2006.
Carefully preserved, this bike offers an excellent compromise between originality, authenticity and functionality.
Key facts about this model: ➡️ 10, 500 original km ➡️ Owned by the same discerning enthusiast for 18 years ➡️ French registration document, in order ➡️ Complete motorbike, in good condition ➡️ Mechanically sound and in good working order This model has all the features that have made the Black Bomber such a legend:
- Vertical twin-cylinder 444cc engine with twin overhead cams - 43bhp at 8, 500rpm - 4-speed gearbox - Front and rear drum brakes - Omnipresent black and chrome, with two-tone tank and embossed logos This Honda CB 450 is a historic piece, both for the history of Honda and for that of modern motorcycling.
It's perfect for enthusiasts looking for a different way to ride, or for collectors looking for a low-mileage model that's the perfect expression of what this bike was at the time: a tool designed to bring Triumph and other BSAs out of the limelight and into the shade. For more information, please contact us. We speak English, feel free to contact us for any request about this piece of history. Vehicle available by appointment at our premises in Brignais (69).
