Specs from the 1982 Honda Brochure
Engine Type
Three valve, Vertical Twin, OHC
Displacement
447 CC
Bore & Stroke
75 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio
9.1:1
Carburation
Two, 33 mm, CV Type
Transmission
Six Speed, Constant Mesh
Exhaust System
Two-into-Two with Power Chamber
Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate
Brakes
Front: Slotted Disc, Double Piston Caliper Rear: Drum
Suspension
Front: Air Assisted, Telescopic. Rear: Swing Arm
Tire Size
Front: 3.60 S19. Rear: 4.10 S18
Wheels
Reversed Spoke Comstar
Ignition System
C.D.I.
Starting System
Electric
Gas Type
Regular
Wheelbase
1390 mm (54.7 in.)
Dry Weight
171 Kg. (376.9 lbs.)
Overall Length
2085 mm (82.1 in.)
Overall Width
805 mm (31.7 in.)
Seat Height
790 mm (31.1 in.)
Fuel Capacity
13 litres (2.86 imp. gal.) (3.43 US gal.)
Colors
Black or Silver Metallic
Specs from the Clymer Manual
Make & Model
Honda CB450T Hawk
Years
1982
Tires
Front Tire
3.60 x 19
Front Tire Pressure
28 psi, 2.0 kg/sq. cm
Rear Tire
4.10 x 18
Rear Tire Pressure
28 psi, 2.0 kg/sq. cm - up to 206 lbs.
36 psi, 2.5 kg/sq. cm - up to vehicle load limit
Replacement Light Bulbs
Headlight
12V 50/35W
Tail/Brakelight
SAE 1157
Front Directional Light
SAE 1034
Rear Directional Light
SAE 1073
Instrument Lights
SAE 57
Maintenance & Tune-Up Torque Specs
Oil filter cover bolt
29-31 N-m, 21-22 ft.-lb.
Oil drain bolt
25-35 N-m, 18-25 ft.-lb.
Fork cap bolt
15-30 N-m, 11-22 ft.-lb. (air assist models)
Fork bridge bolts
Upper - 9-13 N-m, 7-9 ft.-lb.
Lower - 18-25 N-m, 13-18 ft.-lb.
Front fork
interconnecting
air hose
Air connector-to-fork cap bolt and
Air hose-to-fork cap bolt, 4-7 N-m, 3-5 ft.-lb.
Air hose-to-connector, 15-20 N-m, 11-14 ft.-lb.
Handlebar holder bolts
18-25 N-m, 13-18 ft.-lb.
Rear axle nut
68-100 N-m, 50-72 ft.-lb.
Fuel strainer cup
3-5 N-m, 2-4 ft.-lb. (models so equipped)
Balancer chain
8 mm adjust nut - 20-24 N-m, 15-18 ft.-lb.
Adjuster plate
8 mm nut - 20-24 N-m, 15-18 ft.-lb.
10 mm nut - 30-35 N-m, 22-25 ft.-lb.
Cylinder head bolts
30-35 N-m, 22-25 ft.-lb.
Tune-Up Specs
Valve Clearance
0.08 - 0.12 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.) - Intake
0.12 - 0.16 mm (0.005 - 0.006 in.) - Exhaust
Compression Pressure
1,172 - 1,368 kPa (171 - 199 psi)
Spark Plug Type
ND X24ESR-U or NGK DR8ES-L
Spark Plug Gap
0.8 - 0.9 mm (0.032 - 0.036 in.)
Idle Speed
1,200, + or - 100 rpm
Oil Capacity
Engine Oil
2.6 U.S. qt., 2.5 liter - Oil drain
3.2 U.S. qt., 3.0 liter - Rebuild
Front Fork Oil
172 cc, 5.8 fluid oz.
Drive Chain
Chain Type
530 x 100
Chain Replacement Number
DID 50DS-100L or RK 50KS-100L
Front Sprocket
16T
Rear Sprocket
36T
Battery
YB12A-A
Clymer Manual for the CB450T Hawk
Honda 400-450cc Twins, 1978-1987
Service, Repair & Maintenance
Tune-up and routine maintenance
Engine, clutch and transmission
Fuel and exhaust, Ignition system
Steering and suspension
Wheels, brakes and tires
Frame and body
Electrical system, Wiring Diagrams