Honda CMX450

The Honda CMX450 Rebel is a motorcycle that Honda manufactured for the 1986 and 1987 model years only. In contrast to the 250 cc Rebel 250 cruiser it has a 450 cc engine. The introduction of the Rebel 250 and 450 has been cited as a way for Honda to attract women riders new to motorcycling, thanks to the low seat height, low centre of gravity and ease of handling, although Motorcyclist magazine reported at the Rebel's introduction in September 1985 that Honda was not marketing it as a woman's bike. It has a single front disc and a rear drum brake, a speedometer with gear recommendations as its only gauge, and a six-speed transmission whose sixth gear acts as an overdrive.