

This edition of the Honda CBR 450 SR is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1993. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Honda CBR 450 has a 447cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
The 1993 CBR 450 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 450's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 450 SR in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 447cc 12 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 46.5 bhp (34 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 29.5 lb-ft (39.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 450 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1993 Honda CBR 450 SR has a Power to weight ratio of 234.8 bhp per ton and 148.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1993 CBR 450 competing with the 1992 Suzuki VS 800 GL Intruder [259.4 bhp\ton] and the 1989 Suzuki TS 200 R [259.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 450 generating around 148.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1998 Kawasaki Gpz 500 S [173.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2007 Kawasaki Gpz 500 S [173.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.1 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 450 SR similar in acceleration to the 1999 Honda VT 1100 Shadow Ace Tourer (15.7 secs) and the 1997 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere (15.7 secs). This Honda CBR 450 SR also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
When talking about the performance of the 1993 Honda CBR 450 SR on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1979 Honda CM 400 T (0 secs) and the 1997 Honda VTR 250 DOHC (0 secs).
The 1993 version of the Honda CBR 450 SR has a maximum speed of 0mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1993 Honda CBR 450 SR then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Honda CB 400 N Super Dream
Engine Capacity: 395 cc
Top Speed: 103 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.7 secs @ 0 mph