This 1972 Honda CL450 has been beautifully restored and turned into a cafe racer by Trophy Motorcycles in San Diego (CA). This bike was the scrambler sister of the CB450, powered by the same 444cc DOHC parallel twin engine. The difference between the two models were indeed mainly cosmetic, and due to its higher pipes and braced handlebars, the CL was slightly more appropriate for the off-road riding. Born in 1967, the CL components were initially available in kit to modify the CB450, while the stock model was officially released in 1968 with a new 5-speed gearbox, which upgraded the older 4-speed. When in 1970 the CB450 was provided with a front disc brake, the CL450 kept the drum brakes. The CL 450 was produced up until the 1974... Forty years later watching this bike is still a pleasure.
from inazuma cafe.
