Honda CMX450

The Honda CMX450 "Rebel" is a motorcycle manufactured by Honda for the model years 1986 and 1987 only. In contrast to the Rebel 250 250cc cruiser, it has a 450cc engine. 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 the 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.

CMX 450 Rebel

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1986–1987
Successor	Honda CMX500
Class	Cruiser
Engine	447 cc (27.3 cu in) SOHC 4-stroke parallel twin
Transmission	6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, chain final 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)
Fuel capacity	12 L (3.2 US gal)
Oil capacity	2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
Related	Rebel 250

References

1. "Female professionals discovering motorcycle", The Gazette, Montreal, Que, p. C.2, Aug 4, 1986
2. Chastain, Sue (Jul 27, 1986), "Motorcycling Takes a Feminine Turn", Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, p. K.1
3. Berriz, Marcie (September 1985), "Honda CMX250c Rebel- Begin at the beginning", Motorcyclist, Los Angeles, California, pp. 54–57