HONDA Motorcycle
Super Sport CB450

1967 CB450D

• It was also designated CL450K0
• It came in one of three color schemes: Metallic Silver with Black, Candy Red with Black, or Candy Blue with Black
• The upper forks and headlight shell were black
• The fenders were chrome
• The two chrome exhaust pipes were upswept one on each side
• The "450" side cover decal was on a checkerboard stripe
• The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
• The transmission was a 4-speed
• The serial number began CB450-1000001.

1965-68 CB450K0

• It came in one color: Black with Silver
• The gas tank, upper forks, and headlight shell were black
• The side covers and fenders were silver
• The gas tank had chrome panels with black rubber knee pads
• The instruments were in the headlight housing
• The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
• The transmission was a 4-speed
• The serial number began CB450-1000001.

1968-69 CB450K1

• Colors:
  • Candy Red
  • Candy Blue Green
• The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red or blue-green)
• The gas tank stripe and side cover emblems were gold
• The seat surface was pleated
• The taillight lens had a rectangular shape
• The gas tank badge "HONDA" was metal
• The upper forks and headlight shell were black
• There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
• The fenders were chrome
• The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
• The transmission was a 5-speed
• The serial number began CB450-3000001.

1969 CB450K2

• Colors:
  • Candy Red
  • Candy Blue Green
• The headlight shell, upper fork covers, gas tank, and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red or blue-green)
• There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
• The gas tank badge "HONDA" was metal
• The fenders were chrome
• The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
• The transmission was a 5-speed
• The serial number began CB450-3008956.

1970 CB450K3

• Colors:
  • Candy Blue Green
  • Candy Ruby Red
  • Candy Gold
• The headlight shell, upper forks, gas tank, and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red, blue, or gold)
• The gas tank badge "HONDA" was metal
• There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
• The fenders were chrome
• The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
• The fork boots were black rubber
• The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
• The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
• The transmission was a 5-speed
• The serial number began CB450-4000001.

1971 CB450K4

• Colors:
  • Polynesian Blue Metallic
  • Candy Ruby Red
  • Candy Gold
  • Valley Green Metallic
• The gas tank, headlight shell, upper forks, and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red, gold, or green)
• The gas tank badge "HONDA" was metal
• The side cover emblem reads "DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM 450"
• The seat changed shape and pleating design
• There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
• The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
• The fork boots were black rubber
• The fenders were chrome
• The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
• The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
• The transmission was a 5-speed
• The serial number began CB450-4100001.

1972 CB450K5

• Colors:
  • Candy Garnet Brown
  • Light Ruby Red
  • Candy Bacchus Olive
• The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (i.e., red, brown, or olive)
• The gas tank badge "HONDA" was metal
• The gas tank stripe was gold
• The upper fork were chrome
• The headlight shell was black
• There was a chrome strip on the base of the gas tank
• The side cover emblem reads "DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM 450"
• The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
• The fork boots were black rubber
• There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
• The fenders were chrome
• The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
• The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
• The transmission was a 5-speed
• The serial number began CB450-5000001.

1973 CB450K6

• Colors:
  • Brier Brown Metallic
  • Tyrolean Green Metallic
• The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (i.e., brown or green)
• The gas tank badge "HONDA" was metal
• The gas tank stripes were gold and black
• The "450 DOHC" side cover emblem was white and yellow
• The upper forks and headlight shell were black
• There was a chrome grip pipe behind the seat
• The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
• The fork boots were black rubber
• There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
• The instruments were tilted toward the rider
• There was an independent light housing added between the speedometer and tachometer
• The fenders were chrome
• The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
• The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
• The transmission was a 5-speed
• The serial number began CB450-6000001.

1974 CB450K7

• Colors:
  • Candy Orange
  • Maxim Brown Metallic
• The gas tank and side covers were the basic color (i.e., brown or orange)
• The gas tank badge "HONDA" was metal
• The gas tank stripes were gold and black
• The "450 DOHC" side cover emblem was white and red
• The upper forks and headlight shell were black
• There was a chrome grip pipe behind the seat
• The front braking system used a hydraulic disc
• The fork boots were black rubber
• There was an independent speedometer, tachometer, and headlight unit
• The instruments were tilted toward the rider
• There was an independent light housing added between the speedometer and tachometer
• The fenders were chrome
• The mufflers were megaphone-shaped
• The engine was a 444cc DOHC parallel twin with dual CV carburetors
• The transmission was a 5-speed
• The serial number began CB450-7000001.

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