Topic: a question of collectibility

[gregwaits]

I suppose this is a matter of opinion, but what would you say is the more collectible of these two bikes, a '73 CB500K or a 1970 CB450 DOHC?

[754]

A red  70...





If you want to see an old video with a 450..
Sweet Hitchiker  ...by CCR

[Terry in Australia]

It's normally the first year of production of each model that is the most attractive to collectors, so the original CB450 "Black Bomber" or the very first model CB500F.

I'd lean towards the 450 also, but only because I have fond memories of being chased by the cops on one in 1975, (as a passenger) and getting away from them! Ah, memories of my misspent youth are flooding back...........

[bryanj]

500 is easier to get parts for and less fragile

[Geeto67]

for some strange reason the cb450s usually trade for a little higher price than most cb500/550s. Personally I think the 450 is a little more fun to ride which is why I would lean toward that.