This 1969 Honda CB450 was acquired out of a collection by the current owner in 2013 and has primarily been kept on static display since. It was recommissioned in June 2024 with work that included rebuilding and synchronizing the twin Keihin carburetors and adjusting the valves and timing. Finished in red with chrome fenders, the bike is powered by a 444cc DOHC parallel twin mated to a five-speed transmission. Equipment includes both kick and electric starters, a chrome-finished two-into-two exhaust system, drum brakes, chrome-housed shocks, and wire-spoke wheels with 18″ chrome steel rims as well as both center and side stands and a two-up seat with a grab strap. This CB450K2 is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a clean Minnesota title in the owner’s name.
The 3.6-gallon fuel tank and side covers are finished in Candy Red with black and gold accent stripes, while brightwork includes the fenders, mirrors, and turn signal housings. The bike is further equipped with a black-finished single-downtube frame, a lift-assist handle, and a black vinyl two-up seat with a grab strap as well as folding passenger foot pegs and both center and side stands.
Wire-spoke wheels with 18″ chrome steel rims are mounted with Continental tires. Braking is handled by drums at both ends, while suspension consists of a conventional telescopic fork and a pair of chrome-housed shocks mounted to the swingarm.
The chrome handlebar fronts Nippon Seiki instrumentation consisting of a 130-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 9,750-rpm redline. The five-digit odometer shows 4,600 miles.
The 444cc DOHC parallel twin was factory-rated at 45 horsepower and 27 lb-ft of torque and features both kick and electric starters as well as a chrome-finished two-into-two exhaust system. Recommissioning work in June 2024 included replacing the spark plugs, changing the oil, adjusting the valves and timing, and rebuilding and synchronizing the twin Keihin carburetors,
Power is sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed transmission and a drive chain.