CB 450 N

1985 Honda CB 450 N Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1985 Honda CB 450 N relies on a 447 cc (27.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the CB 450 N measures 189 kg (417 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.4 kg per horsepower). The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 178 km/h (111 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1984 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.