The K1 CB450 was a one year only bike, and it was the last Honda to rock chrome panels on the gas tank.
1971 Honda CB450 Cafe Racer
As the seller notes, there are plenty of cafe racers for sale, though most are barely modified and slightly cookie cutter. This bike was first shown at the 2009 Mods vs. Rockers show in Chicago, where it won Best Custom Cafe. It then got a full page spread in Cafe Racer Magazine and was selected to show at the 2014 …
1972 Honda CB450 Cafe Racer
Hot on the heels of a stock CB450 K1 that I featured a couple of days ago, here’s one that’s been turned into a cafe racer.
1968 Honda CB450 K1
Offered for just two years, the CB450K1 featured a couple of cosmetic changes, including a redesigned tank compared to the Black Bomber. For more information on the K1, check out this link from Livable Landscape. This specific CB450 (VIN: CB450-3001978) was recently restored mechanically and cosmetically, including new pistons and rings in the engine. The paint is ‘near perfect’ and …
Police Project – 1969 Honda CB450 Police Special
I have a weakness for older ‘service’ bikes, like a previously featured Honda Dream Fire Bike and this Honda CB450 Police Special, which may have also been officially called the Honda CP450. According to the AMA, just 25 were imported to the US to pilot an entrance into the police motorcycle market.
1967 Honda CB450 Black Bomber
The Honda CB450 Black Bomber is easily one of the most significant motorcycles to ever come out of Japan. Produced for just three years, it was the company’s first ‘big bike’ (and the first production bike with DOHC).
Time’s Running Out – 1967 Honda CB450 Black Bomber
Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Honda CB450 sold for $5,700. Reader James V. alerts us to a wonderful Black Bomber that’s hit reserve and less than a day left before the auction ends. The Honda CB450 Super Sport is easily one of the most significant motorcycles to ever come out of Japan. Produced for just three years, …
The Black Bomber – 1967 Honda CB450 Super Sport
10/11 Update – This bike again did not meet reserve at $6,100. 10-1 Update: This Honda CB450 Super Sport did not meet reserve at $5,900, and has now been relisted here. Bidding is currently up to just over $2,800. The Honda CB450 Super Sport Black Bomber is easily one of the most significant motorcycles to ever come out of Japan. …