1989Honda CB 450DX / N
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The 1989 Honda CB 450DX / N is a Japanese roadster. It uses a 447cc air-cooled four-stroke parallel twin making 43.3 hp and 42.1 Nm, driving through a 6-speed gearbox. It weighs 181 kg dry and has a 17.5-litre tank and a 795 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 447.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 181.0 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Power
- 43.3 HP (32.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from Honda, built around a 447cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The Honda CB 450DX / N passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 74.1% of the time, 6.9 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 25% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Enfield 350 Bullet | 75 Good | 8,617 |
| 2 | Honda XBR 500 | 65 Good | 9,052 |
| 3 | Yamaha SR 500 | 40 Average | 722 |
| 4 | Kawasaki EL250 | 29 Below average | 904 |
| 5 | Honda CB 450DX / N | 25 Below average | 587 |
| 6 | Suzuki GS 500 E | 23 Below average | 5,550 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 447.0 ccm
- Power
- 43.3 HP (32.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 42.1 Nm (4.3 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2392 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 9.1:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 159.0 km/h (98.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1395 mm
- Overall length
- 2070 mm
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Dry weight
- 181.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks 140mm wheel travel
- Rear suspension
- Swing arm 96mm wheel travel
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x 232mm discs
- Front brakes diameter
- 232 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 272mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 272 mm
- Front tyre
- 3.60S-19
- Rear tyre
- 4.10s-18
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 447 cc | 447 cc | 447 cc | 447 cc |
| Dry weight | 181 kg | 181 kg | 181 kg | 181 kg |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.5 L | 17.5 L | 17.5 L | 17.5 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | 31 Below average |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CB 450DX / N?
The 1989 Honda CB 450DX / N has a Capacity of 447.0 ccm (27.28 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CB 450DX / N have?
The 1989 Honda CB 450DX / N has a Power of 43.3 HP (32.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda CB 450DX / N have?
The 1989 Honda CB 450DX / N has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CB 450DX / N?
The 1989 Honda CB 450DX / N has a Torque of 42.1 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda CB 450DX / N weigh?
The 1989 Honda CB 450DX / N has a Dry weight of 181.0 kg (399.0 pounds).
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