Motocross Bikes
2025Honda CRF450R
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The 2025 Honda CRF450R is a competitive four-stroke motocross bike designed for intermediate to advanced riders seeking professional-level performance. Known for its reliable engine, responsive handling, and balanced chassis, it excels in both amateur and professional racing environments. The bike's 310mm suspension travel and Pro-Link rear setup deliver excellent bump absorption across varied terrain.
- Capacity
- 450.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 109.0 kg
- Seat height
- 960 mm
- Power
- 53.0 HP (38.7 kW) @ 9000 RPM
What’s new for the 2025 Honda CRF450R
vs the 2024| Spec | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 53.0 HP (39.5 kW) @ 9000 RPM | 53.0 HP (38.7 kW) @ 9000 RPM |
| Fuel capacity | 6.30 litres (1.66 US gallons) | 6.40 litres (1.69 US gallons) |
| Front suspension | HPSD steering damper, 47mm Showa inverted leading-axle twin-chamber cartridge-type telescopic fork with 16-step adjustable compression and rebound damping | 49mm inverted Showa® fork |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link with Showa damper, adjustable low-speed (13-step) and high-speed (3.5-turn) compression and 17-step rebound damping | Pro-Link Showa® single shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper. |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for motocross racing and serious off-road riding, not for street use or general transportation.
- Built for
- A razor-sharp, high-revving, race-bred single-cylinder motocrosser that rewards aggressive input with explosive acceleration and pinpoint handling.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right bike for beginners, commuters, passengers, or anyone seeking comfort, storage, or highway touring capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 450.0 ccm
- Power
- 53.0 HP (38.7 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 48.0 Nm (4.9 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4862 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 96.0 x 62.1 mm
- Compression
- 13.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multi plate wet
Performance
- Top speed
- 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1481 mm
- Overall length
- 2182 mm
- Overall width
- 827 mm
- Overall height
- 1267 mm
- Seat height
- 960 mm
- Dry weight
- 109.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 112.9 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.40 litres
- Ground clearance
- 333 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium twin tube
- Front suspension
- 49mm inverted Showa® fork
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link Showa® single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 310 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 310 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.3°
- Trail
- 114 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 120/80-19
Other
- Color options
- Red
- Comments
- Model id: CRF450R.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2002 | 2008 | 2015 | 2021 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 449 cc | 449 cc | 450 cc | 450 cc | 450 cc | 450 cc |
| Dry weight | 102 kg | — | 109 kg | 107 kg | 109 kg | 103 kg |
| Seat height | — | 955 mm | 953 mm | 965 mm | 960 mm | 953 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.5 L | 7.2 L | 6.4 L | 6.4 L | 6.4 L | 7.1 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CRF450R?
The 2025 Honda CRF450R has a Capacity of 450.0 ccm (27.46 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda CRF450R have?
The 2025 Honda CRF450R has a Power of 53.0 HP (38.7 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda CRF450R have?
The 2025 Honda CRF450R has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CRF450R?
The 2025 Honda CRF450R has a Torque of 48.0 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Honda CRF450R weigh?
The 2025 Honda CRF450R has a Dry weight of 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds).
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