2022
Hartford UK 450 Retro - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 335549 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Hartford |
| Model | UK 450 Retro |
| Year | 2022 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescoopic, inverted |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Rearsuspension | Twin shocks |
| Reartyre | 130/70-17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Compression | 8.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 445.0 ccm (27.15 cubic inches) |
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | 397c.c. |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. EFI |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Green |
|---|---|
| Comments | Made in Taiwan. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1030 mm (40.6 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2040 mm (80.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 811 mm (31.9 inches) |
About Hartford
Country of Origin:
Taiwan
Founder:
Hartford Industrial Co., Ltd.
Best Known For:
Durable small-displacement commuters and light dual-sports for Asia and export
Company History
Hartford Industrial leverages Taiwan’s disciplined manufacturing to deliver honest, durable 125–200 cc machines that thrive on poor roads and limited maintenance. The company’s commuters and light dual-sports emphasize parts availability, simple service access, and frames that tolerate luggage and daily knocks. In export markets, Hartford fills the gap between rock-bottom no-name imports and premium Japanese/Taiwanese rivals, offering EFI where required, decent brakes, and electrics that behave in rain. Fleet buyers—delivery companies and schools—value predictable costs per kilometer, while private owners appreciate that a Hartford will start after a week in the rain and keep running with basic attention. Historically, Hartford embodies Taiwan’s middle-market strength: pragmatic bikes that do their jobs quietly for years. In cities where a motorcycle is a family’s second-most important asset after a home, that predictability is transformative—opening job catchments, enabling night classes, and reducing the daily friction of movement.