CRF450R

Honda CRF450R for Sale at Powerforce Midland in Perth, WA | Specifications and Review Information

How many corners are there on your favourite motocross or Supercross track? Each one of those leads directly from the starting gate to the winner's circle-at least when you're riding a Honda CRF450R. With optimised frame rigidity and improved suspension, the stability and bump absorption makes the bike more stable while delivering faster turns. The engine's power delivery starts off deep down for corner drive, and just keeps building until it's at maximum roost. Forget about clutch fade, adjustment, or hand fatigue with the hydraulic system. Lighter than ever, the CRF450R explode out of corners when it's time to increase your lead.

Packed with winning advantage

Hydraulic Clutch, Styling, Single Exhaust system, Slim lightweight body and plenty more

Premium handling

SHOWA® Suspension and HRC Launch Control

Taste of glory

HRC pedigree Championship Winning machine

Honda Selectable Torque Control

Dial the horsepower depending on how much traction is available

CRF450R

HRC Launch Control
Selectable engine maps
Honda Selectable torque Control (HSTC)
Electric start
Spring fork

CRF450RWE

Exclusive Yoshimura System
Hinson Clutch basket & Cover
Kashima & titanium oxide-coasted fork legs
DID DirtStar LT-X rims
Revalved suspension

ELECTRIC STARTER

Kickstarting? Maybe if you're riding in the vintage class, but not here. By ditching the kick-starter entirely, our engineers can make the CRF450R lighter. Electric starters and lithium-ion batteries are so light now and so good that putting them on a bike like this is a win/win combination. And winning is what a CRF450R is all about.

HRC LAUNCH CONTROL

We're talking about a special ECU program here: push the button to select the mode, hold the throttle open, release the clutch, and the CRF450R will do the rest, launching you into the first turn with a big advantage. It turns your bike into a holeshot-seeking machine!

Hydraulic clutch

Out with the old cable-actuated clutch and in with the first hydraulically actuated clutch we've offered outside of our works bikes. Made by Nissin, it's the same design as in our Grand Prix MX machines and performs better than third-party conversions. You get a clutch-lever pull that's lighter at its peak, even though it's paired with a new, stronger 8-plate clutch. Plus, you'll never have to worry about making a clutch-cable adjustment, even during the longest events. We've also made improvements to the clutch assembly itself. Say good-bye to clutch fade - we've upped the number of clutch plates from seven to eight, to improve durability and hook up. That means 85 percent less slip at peak horsepower and 27 percent more total torque transmission through the clutch pack.

DOWNDRAFT FUEL INJECTION

The CRF450R features a downdraft intake tract and FI body to help increase both power and fuel-metering precision. It's part of the reason the CRF450R offers such explosive power and massive torque, especially out of the starting gate and in the critical first 30metres of the race to the first turn. We've changed the angle where the fuel-injector fits into the CRF450R's intake tract. By steepening the angle from 30 to 60 degrees, the injector now sprays fuel all the way back to the throttle butterfly. The engine gets a cooler, denser fuel charge for more power and better torque. It's little details like this that put the CRF450R up front.

Powerful 449cc unicam engine

Honda's Unicam cylinder heads combine the best of single- and double-overhead-cam designs. With redesigned auto decompression hardware and the cam positioned on the left side, the result is less stalling at very low RPM (think deep into a turn without downshifting) as well as better rideability. The CRF450R cylinder head's biggest feature is its oval-shaped centralized exhaust port. Together with the single-muffler exhaust, it boosts power from 5000rpm up and increases exhaust efficiency. Lightweight titanium intake valves cut down on reciprocating mass and combined with smaller valve springs, reduce overall engine height.

HONDA SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL

Notice that button on the handlebar by the clutch perch? The CRF450R gets our Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). You can choose from one of three settings to perfectly dial your bike in depending on how much traction is available.

Engine mode select button

This simple handlebar-mounted button lets you dial in engine power delivery character with a push of your thumb. Choose between Standard, Smooth and Aggressive, depending on track conditions. Also, check out the controls. We've made them lighter and more intuitive. Controls used to be your bike's shifter, clutch, and brakes. Now you have things like launch assist, selectable power modes, and more. We believe they should be easy to use, and we've just made them easier.

Brakes

Brakes are for more than just stopping: they help you set up the bike in turns and jumps. Which is why we pay so much attention to detail like brake pads. They're designed to last longer and give you more stopping power - a real win/win to help you win. The CRF450R's large front-brake disc measures a whopping 260mm. You get great brake feel and a pattern that cuts down on weight. Front and rear brake-disc guards are part of the package too.

CHASSIS

Brakes

Brakes (F)

1x 260mm disc

Brakes (R)

1x 240mm disc

Suspension

Front Adjustability

compression and rebound

Front Suspension Type

49mm inverted telescopic fork

Front Wheel Travel (mm)

273

Rear Adjustability

preload, compression and rebound

Rear Suspension Type

Single shock

Rear Wheel Travel (mm)

315

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Capacities

Fuel Capacitiy (L)

6.3

Dimensions

Wheelbase (mm)

1,481

Ground Clearance (mm)

336

Overall Height (mm)

1,267

Overall Length (mm)

2182

Overall Width (mm)

827

Seat Height (mm)

965

Weights

Kerb Weight (kg)

110.6

Powertrain

Engine

Bore & Stroke (mm)

96 x 62.1

Compression Ratio

13:5:1

Cylinders

Displacement (cc)

449

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled 4-stroke

Fuel System

Fuel Injection

Starter

Electric

Valves

Transmission

Transmission

5-Speed

Drive

Chain

Tyres and Wheels

Tyres

Tyres (F)

80/100-21

Tyres (R)

120/80-19

Warranty

Warranty