Comparison of Honda CM 450 Custom and Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda CM 450 Custom × |  Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1982 | 1979 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda CM 450 Custom | Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD |
| Category | Naked bike | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Keihin VN32SS x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 447 | 398 |
| Power (kw) | 27 | 26.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.92 | 3.85 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 31.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 75 | 64 |
| Stroke (mm) | 50.6 | 62 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 89.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI | Battery and coil |
| Clutch | - | wet muti disc |
| Lubrication system | - | forced lubrication (wet sump) |
| Compression | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2 in to 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Rear suspension | Adjustable telehydraulic shocks | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 3.50S18-4PR | - |
| Rear tyre | 4.60S16-4PR | - |
| Trail (mm) | 114 | 112 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 59 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,450 | 1,390 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 174 | 170 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1552 | 0.1547 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,180 | 1,180 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,145 | 2,080 |
| Overall width (mm) | 855 | 810 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 12 |
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