1966 Honda CB450K0 Red Dragon

By Paul Garson
Published on April 5, 2016
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Shannon Sweeney and his 1966 Honda CB450K0 Red Dragon.
Shannon Sweeney and his 1966 Honda CB450K0 Red Dragon.
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1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
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1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
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The early Fuji speedometer was rebuilt with new glass and a new bezel and was reset to zero during restoration.
The early Fuji speedometer was rebuilt with new glass and a new bezel and was reset to zero during restoration.
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1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
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1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
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1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
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1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
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Canadian jazz musician Maynard Ferguson sits astride a Honda Red Dragon on the cover of his 1966 album “Ridin’ High.”
Canadian jazz musician Maynard Ferguson sits astride a Honda Red Dragon on the cover of his 1966 album “Ridin’ High.”

1966 Honda CB450K0 “Red Dragon”
Engine:
444cc air-cooled DOHC parallel twin, 70mm x 57.8mm bore and stroke, 43hp @ 8,500rpm (est.)
Top speed:
102mph (period test)
Transmission:
4-speed, chain final drive
Fuel capacity/MPG:
4.2gal (15.9ltr)/40-45mpg (est.)
Price then/now:
$1,000 (approx.)/$3,500-$11,000

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