The K1 CB450 was a one year only bike, and it was the last Honda to rock chrome panels on the gas tank.
Everyone knows the K0 version, affectionately known as the Black Bomber, but the K1 was sold alongside the K0 in ’68. Most K1s got a seat with white piping and textured black vinyl. For reasons unknown, Honda marketed the K1 as the Hellcat in Canada – I wish the US got the sweet name, too. For more information on the K1, check out this link from Livable Landscape.
This example (VIN: CB450K1-2000887) has just under 10,000 miles and is a nice example of a rare bike. It was on display at the New England Motorcycle Museum, and while there’s some small dents in the metal and some scratches in the paint, the bigger issue is that it doesn’t have a title. Still, there’s some potential here, depending on your state of residence. Find this K1 for sale in Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut with bidding up to $2,850 and the reserve not yet met