Honda Rebel 450 - 1987 Motorcycle Reviews

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2.33 of 5 (by 3 users)

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Honda Rebel 450 - 1987 Motorcycle Comparison

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Favorable Review

Good solid bike...

JUL

2008

I have owned both a 1969 CB450 and now a 1987 Rebel 450 CMX. Love them both. The 87 is solid, dependable transportation. It starts every time, and with 28000 miles, still has great compression and gets an average 68.5 mpg. Just goes to show you not all are lemons. It has had a new clutch and... read full review »

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majorpjd
Springfield, MO

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Okay for what it is...

MAR

2008

These bikes were made in Brazil, I believe, and thus had some quality and longevity issues... being based on the old Superdream design did not help as they had such niceties as chain driven balance shafts. I ran one from around 5000 to 11000 miles in more or less neglect mode and it was still sellable...

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LastBiker
New York, NY

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MAR

2008

This is the worst bike i have ever owned.Iam also a mechanic and kept it well tuned.It was a lemon.before it got to 25000 miles it went through 3 sets of clutches,a clutch cable and blew a rod at about 23000 miles.THE rod went right through the engine case.I was very gentle with this bike and i bought it brand new.I should have taken the hint about this bike when i had around 20 miles on it and was going around a corner the chain came off,locking up the rear wheel.of course i went down,and the fuel petcock went into my leg.all the way to the bone.Not very good deler prep and a terrible motorcycle.If... read full review »

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