HONDA CB450S (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1987, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB540S, a sport touring motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range, which was a long-running series of motorcycles well-known for their potential to be transformed into cafe racers.

The CB450S model was manufactured from 1986 to 1990, built in South America, and sold primarily in Germany and Canada. The primary feature of the bike was the slung frame, which incorporated the engine as a stressed member of the chassis.

The frame was not made to be hidden, so the maker used eye-catching colors for the frame pipes. Also, the frame housed a telescopic fork on the front with 125 mm of wheel travel and dual shock absorbers with 97 mm of wheel travel on the rear that offered optimum suspension performance.

In addition, the bike came with standard features, such as a wide handlebar, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, an analog instrument panel, lightweight cast aluminum wheels, a round headlight, and a blacked-out exhaust system with a chromed muffler.

As for the power figures, the 1987 Honda CB450S took its muscles from a 447cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine fitted with two carburetors and delivered an output power of 43 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 42 Nm (31 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,500 rpm.