Honda CM450E Reviews from Canada

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I love this motorcycle. This is not just a beginners bike (I dislike that term), this is a great bike for anyone at any stage of riding.

I ride Mo daily (pretty creative name heh!), and at 62 years of age I can't wait till spring.

My bike is in mint condition, and just turning over 10,000 kms. If you want to ride everyday and take short trips, by all means get one. I also have a trailer if I want to take the bike to the cottage and burn around in the country; doesn't get better then that!

Having a custom one person seat made, as yes the seat can get uncomfortable and a little high for me...

This is an old motorcycle, with high kms, that has gone through many hands. People seem to buy it, and only own it long enough to get their license before they sell it again. I was told that the guy 2 owners previous to me had put a bit of money into fixing the bike up, but it still needs work.

Both tires had to be replaced. There was uneven wear and dry rot.

2 rear spokes were broken. Dealer is installing them with the new tires and tubes this week.

The choke cable has seized. The bike starts OK with a bit of crank of the throttle, but you have to babysit it until it fully warms up. Can't find an exact replacement, so I will probably have to move the mount.

Clutch lever is worn at the hinge and flops around. A thin washer will help here, but you don't notice it while driving.

The front brake mechanism was stiff, so the light was slow to go off. Some spray lube at the joints seems to have fixed that.

Throttle grip rubber was very loose. 2 spirally rapped strips of electric tape under it has been a big improvement.

Mirrors are not very stable. The right one flops just from the bike's vibration. The left one starts drooping after a bit of driving.

This is mostly just normal wear and tear, so not unexpected in a multi-owner bike of this age. I intend to keep it for a while, and gradually repair and replace what I can as I learn about motorcycles.

I've been thinking about getting a motorcycle for about 30 years, and finally got around to it. This bike was for sale not too far from where I live, the price was reasonable, and the engine big enough that I could get a few years of enjoyment out of it before wanting something with more power.

This is the first motor bike I've owned, so I can't really compare it to anything else. I've also only had it a few weeks, with limited experience riding it in town or on the highway, but I'm pleased with it so far.

The rear tail light doesn't turn on when you switch the key to the "on" position. Bad wiring?

The seat has been recovered.

Exhaust pipes rotted out where they join the collector.

Bought the bike, as an abandoned, neglected little machine... which had sat parked in the back parking lot of a local uptown store. Someone had backed into it, and it had fallen over. Nothing really has ever gone wrong with it with the exception of a few minor issues.

Other than that, it is by far my favorite motorcycle out of all the bikes I currently own, and past ones.

I actually love it so much, that I'm going to purchase another one of the same (different colour) tomorrow. Now I will have both the black and gray, and brown colour schemes for the same year. Awesome.

The seat has started to wear badly and rip.

The bike has started to bog down through gaining speed and accelerating. Problem with the carbs?

The bike is very quick off the line.

I bought the bike a short time ago, and am very pleased with it. I am a beginner rider, feel really comfy on it, and I am 6'2" 220.

Will be shortening the turn signals and type.

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.

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.