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CRF450R
450cc4-stroke1 cylLiquid-cooledElectric start
About the CRF450R
Honda's flagship 450cc four-stroke motocross racer, for experienced adult riders racing the premier class.
- Family
- CRF450R/RX
- Model years
- 2002 – present
- Also known as
- CRF450, CRF 450R, CRF450RWE, CRF450R Works Edition, CRF450R HRC Works Edition
- Trims
- HRC Works Edition (From 2019)
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- hondanews.com › release-10b376615d3edad8d3556cbbb1001a8…
- dirtbikemagazine.com › honda-crf450r-history
- powersports.honda.ca › specifications
- global.honda › 2002
- hondanews.com › completely-redesigned-crf450-performanc…
- en.wikipedia.org › Honda_CRF450R
- hondanews.com › honda-crf450r
- en.wikipedia.org › Honda_CRF_series
- powersportsbusiness.com › hondas-redesigned-crf450models-headline…
Generations
2027 – present
CRF450RCurrentMost comprehensive update in a decade: lighter, more powerful engine and revised chassis and suspension.
- Engine
- 450cc
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Starter
- Electric start
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Fuel
- Fuel injection
2025 – 2026
CRF450RFrame with 70% new components for more rigidity, new linkage and suspension; carried over unchanged for 2026.
- Engine
- 450cc
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Starter
- Electric start
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Fuel
- Fuel injection
2021 – 2024
CRF450RNew slimmer frame and bodywork with a single exhaust.
- Engine
- 450cc
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Starter
- Electric start
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Fuel
- Fuel injection
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2017 – 2020
CRF450RNew frame and rethought Unicam engine, coil-spring Showa fork; electric start optional in 2017, standard from 2018.
- Engine
- 450cc
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Fuel
- Fuel injection
2013 – 2016
CRF450RRedesign with twin mufflers, KYB air fork and significant engine changes.
- Engine
- 449cc
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Starter
- Kick start
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Fuel
- Fuel injection
2009 – 2012
CRF450RAll-new fuel-injected bike with new engine and chassis.
- Engine
- 449cc
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Starter
- Kick start
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Fuel
- Fuel injection
2005 – 2008
CRF450RRedesigned engine and frame with new bodywork; HPSD steering damper added in 2008.
- Engine
- 449cc
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Starter
- Kick start
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Fuel
- Carburettor
2002 – 2004
CRF450ROriginal Unicam four-stroke in a twin-spar aluminum frame; 2003 brought a longer shock and new linkage.
- Engine
- 449cc
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Starter
- Kick start
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Fuel
- Carburettor
Year specs
- Engine
- 450 cc
- Bore × stroke
- 97 × 60.8 mm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Starter
- Electric start
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Fuel system
- Fuel injection
- Horsepower
- —
- Torque
- —
- Dry weight
- 102.5 kg
- Wet weight
- 108 kg
- Seat height
- 953 mm
- Ground clearance
- 333 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1491 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 7.2 L
- MSRP
- $10,099
wet = curb weight per Honda: all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel, ready to ride; dry = Honda "weight without fuel".
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