[Big_J]

General information
Model: Honda CMX 450 Rebel
Year: 1986
Category: Custom / cruiser


Engine and transmission
Displacement: 447.00 ccm (27.28 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Power: 38.00 HP (27.7 rkW)) @ 8000 RPM
Compression: 9.3:1
Bore x stroke: 75.0 x 50.6 mm (3.0 x 2.0 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor. dual 29.3mm venturi
Valves per cylinder: 3
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: capacitive discharge
Starter: Electric
Lubrication system: wet sump
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Clutch: wet, multi-plate
More details Consult a Honda repair manual.


Physical measures
Dry weight: 174.0 kg (383.6 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Seat height: 690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,170 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall length: 2,230 mm (87.8 inches)
Overall width: 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Ground clearance: 155 mm (6.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,530 mm (60.2 inches)


Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: double cradle
Rake (fork angle): 58.0°
Trail: 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front suspension: telescopic forks
Rear suspension: swing arm shock absorber
Front tyre dimnsions: 100/90-18 56S tubeless
Rear tyre dimensions: 140/90-18 70S tubeless
Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)


Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.2184 HP/kg


Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 2.50 litres (0.66 gallons)

 

[Big_J]

Engine
Engine type: 4-stroke parallel twin, air-cooled
Displacement: 447cc
Bore x stroke: 75 mm x 50,6 mm
Compression: 9.3:1
Valves per cylinder: 3 (OHC)
Power maximum: 27 kW @ 8000 rpm
Torque maximum: 32 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Gear: 6 speed
Final Transmission: chain


Chassis
Front suspension system: Telescopic forks
Rear suspension system: Swinging
Front tyre: 100-90 18"
Rear tyre: 140-90 15"


Capacities
Engine oil: 3l.
Fuel tank: 10,5l.
Fuel reserve: 2,5l.
Passenger capacity load: Operator and one passenger
Vehicle capacity load: 156kg.


Dimensions
Weight: 188 kg
Overall length: 2,115 mm (83.3 in)
Overall width: 815 mm (32.1 in)
Overall height: 1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in)


Electrical
Battery: 12V - 12AH
Generator: 0.19 kw/5,000 rpm
Headlight (HIGH/LOW): 12V - 60/55W
Tail/stoplight: 12V - 4/32CP SAE No. ST84 DOT
License plate light: 12V - 8W (4CP) SAE No. 67
Turn signal light: 12V - 32cp SAE No.D81 DOT
Instrument light: 12V - 3.4W
Neutral indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
Turn signal indicator light: 12V - 3.4W
High beam indicator light: 12V - 2W
Main fuse: 15A

 

[bB2NER]

Good info Big J but I see some typos there too. It has a 15" rear tire not 18".
Also, what do you think the top speed is?

 

[wickked1]

Does anyone konw what the original MSRP was for the '87 450 Rebel?
Just curious..

 

[navwig]

Does anyone have specs on fork tube size, neck size, (Diameter and length) bearings size etc

 

[RebelJill]

Wickked1 good question. I too would like to know the original price on the 86 450. Maybe some of the old heads in here will know. old as in the Rebel game!lol

 

[mrcoull]

450 specs

I have an 86 rebel 450 and I fill the tank up when I hit the reserve, it will only take 2 gallons max, any more and it will spill out! I must not have the original tank then right? have pictures will send

 

[Buickguy]

That's about right.
10.5L is around 2.5 gallons.
With roughly a half gallong reserve, 2 gallons is certainly in the ballpark.

 

[mrcoull]

i get 110 miles from full to reserve, but I weight 250lbs, anyone get much further than that?

 

[mattyg84]

not here I notice a drastic drop off when i put the windshield on in the late fall range drops to about 85 miles.... yeeeeesh

 

[Lv.]

I get about 100 miles before reserve around town about 120 on the open road, no noticeable difference with the wind shield though

 

[mohanpiyush]

I get about 100 miles before reserve around town about 120 on the open road, no noticeable difference with the wind shield though

142-143ish all interstate with windshield.

 

[Lv.]

That is good. I don't know what I will get with everything worked over. I missed the last run due to falling down sober and busting my knee and wrist. Before I did the maintenance I did the 120 mile run on 1.9 gallons. It is running much better since the valve adjustment.

 

[mohanpiyush]

That is good. I don't know what I will get with everything worked over. I missed the last run due to falling down sober and busting my knee and wrist. Before I did the maintenance I did the 120 mile run on 1.9 gallons. It is running much better since the valve adjustment.

mine's chain kissed chain guard and has small bruises on chain. I am a lil scared to take it on interstate now. low confidence you know..

 

[mattyg84]

My windshield is one of those big ones not the small ones its like having a sail on the front of my bike, I am wondering if my valves need adjusting though because really i would think that being a 450 this bike should able to out accelerate my Suzuki dr 350 and it really can't not even close so I think my valves may need attention come spring:surrender:

 

[wyld]

How rare ia a honda rebel

 

[brach77]

unicorn rare.....



I wouldn't call them rare but uncommon. they were only made for 2 years and parts can be a little tricky to get but they're out there.

 

[Buickguy]

Really, the Rebel is around. 85-87 for the classics, 96 and up on the second generation.

Its the Rebel 450 that was made for two years. Still, so were a lot of Honda cycles and a Rebel 450 is just another in the lineup.
If you want one, they can be hard to find parts for. They are not "Bonnie and Clyde Model A death car" collectible, or Auburn Boattail valuable like many folks try to sell them.

 

[brach77]

I could have swore he asked about the 450.

 

[wyld]

I did ask about the 450..is it costly to turn it into a bobber..an can i use parts from a 250