1982 Honda CM450E review from United States of America
"Great starter or commuter bike, or for shorter highway trips"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Front forks were clicking and sticking slightly at points through the total fork turning radius - replaced seals and bearings which solved problem.
Front brakes squeal - problem still exists.
No center stand came with this model - added one from a junkyard off another Honda model.
A little rough over bumps... still experimenting with the different rear shock settings.
Sometimes hard to get into first gear at slower speeds, or from neutral when stopped into first gear.
Wobbles at speeds over 70 mph; it is just not built for higher highway speeds.
General comments?
Overall very reliable bike, likes to be warmed up before heading down the road, consistent 50+ mpg city, 60+ highway, smaller tank means only 100-110 mile range before refueling.
Nothing flashy, but a solid "real bike" feel for a lighter weight bike. Very enjoyable ride city and shorter highway trips.
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| Easy to handle, reliable, low maintenance bike |
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| Not just a good beginner bike, it's also a real motorcycle |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 4 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21300 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha DT200 |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2009 |