1981 Honda CM450E review from Canada
"Great bike. Would never sell it!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing has gone wrong so far.
The seat is somewhat uncomfortable after a few hours, but this bike is virtually new, so it is still getting broke in.
General comments?
You cannot find a better bike for a beginner, commuter, or if you are through your "need for speed" phase of life.
My first bike was the exact same back in the 80's, and I traded it at 70,000 km for a CB900C, which had more power. I always said I wished I had kept this little 450, and when I saw it for sale in such good shape, I had to have it.
For the money that you spend on these bikes, the performance is great, the handling is fine and it looks really sharp. I get 68 mpg with the 6 speed overdrive, and with two up, you can travel for hours with rear bags, and it still powers up most hills and curves. No regrets here. This is a tribute to the engineers at Honda way back when.
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 | Easy to handle, reliable, low maintenance bike |
| Not just a good beginner bike, it's also a real motorcycle |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 10/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5800 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CM450E |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2006 |