Honda CB450DX

I have been looking for a bike to replace my SR250 for fairly regular 200
mile round trips and this has come up on Ebay, Item number: 300186322624, a
Honda CB450DX. I am a bit dubious though as I can't find much info on the
model apart from a few lines on Wikipedia, neither can I find any reviews,
so I am assuming it is not a very common model. David Silver seems to have
most of the common parts for it which may be needed.

I also think I saw it listed a few weeks ago. Wether it didn't sell (which
should tell me something) or had a problem the buyer found after the sale
ended I don't know. Does anyone know anything about these bikes and is it
worth a ride up to take a look, or is it one to walk away from. My budget
is very limited, so my buying options are limited, hence my interest.

Thanks in avance for any advice.

Bill

 

ISTR they're just a bored out and facelifted Wetdream 400.

 

SteveH says...

About right, and just as shit as the original. It's a revamped 1970s
bike with no real redeeming features.

Buy something like a cheap Bandit because they last forever, if that's
the sort of bike you're looking for.

--
Lozzo
Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Niged-out)
Suzuki SV650 K3 (For sale - email for details)
Honda CBR600 F-W trackbike
Yamaha SR250 SpazzTrakka
Suzuki GSX-R750L
Suzkui TS50X x2

 

I've owned one, briefly. I really wouldn't. They're torquey and comfy,
but they vibrate at high revs despite the balancer shaft, have soggy
handling, and are as dull as all hell. The engine is basically a Super
Dream 400 lump from 1978, hogged out another 50cc.

Not that fast, either. 95-100mph or so.

If you want a cheap basic twin, start looking at Suzuk GS500s.

 

Does anyone know anything about these bikes and is it

Three sensible no's, guess that answers my question.

Can't afford a Bandit, much as I'd like to. TOG's GS500 suggestion is a
good possibility. Ah well, keep looking!

Thanks guys.
Bill

 

Decent bikes. If Much Cheapness is your watchword, though, a GS500 is
both cheaper to buy and run. Slightly more solid engine as well.

 

The Older Gentleman says...

I wouldn't say that, I've got two fucked late model GS500 engines in the
back of my garage. One has a knackered top-end, the other has a
knackered crank. One day I'll make one good one from the two and nige it
out on fleabay.

--
Lozzo
Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Niged-out)
Suzuki SV650 K3 (For sale - email for details)
Honda CBR600 F-W trackbike
Yamaha SR250 SpazzTrakka
Suzuki GSX-R750L
Suzkui TS50X x2