Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four vs Honda CMX 450 Rebel (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Fourstacks up against the Honda CMX 450 Rebel. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star Classic FourHonda CMX 450 Rebel
Model year20021986
Price
Engine399 cc447 cc
Horsepower32 hp38 hp
Torque32 Nm
Weight224 kg174 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/90-16 67S / 170/80-15 M/C 77S 100/90-18 56S tubeless / 140/90-18 70S tubeless

Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four vs Honda CMX 450 Rebel — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four and the Honda CMX 450 Rebel usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four brings 32 hp in a 224 kg package, while the Honda CMX 450 Rebel counters with 38 hp at 174 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: