The Honda CRF 450 R motorcycle dimensions for 2002-2008 is length 86.1 in (2,186 mm), width 32.5 in (825 mm), wheelbase 58.6 in (1,488 mm) to 59.4 in (1,509 mm), seat height 28.6 in (726 mm) to 37.6 in (955 mm), and the ground clearance is 13 in (330 mm) to 13.4 in (340 mm).
Honda CRF 450 R dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 37.6 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
22.8%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 86.1 in (2,186 mm) | 85.9 in (2,182 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Width | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 57.2 in (1,454 mm) | 1.5 in above median |
| Seat height | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 36.3 in (922 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in (340 mm) | 12.7 in (322 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
Honda CRF 450 R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | — | — | — | 59.4 in (1,509 mm) | 28.6 in (726 mm) | 13 in (330 mm) |
| 2003 | 86.1 in (2,186 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | — | — | 37.5 in (953 mm) | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2006 | — | — | — | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2007 | — | — | — | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| 2008 | — | — | — | 58.6 in (1,488 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
Honda CRF 450 R dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda CRF 450 R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 37.6 in (955 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.3 in above the category median.
Does the Honda CRF 450 R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.7 in (1,491 mm), giving the Honda CRF 450 R one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 1.5 in above the category median.
How much ground clearance does the Honda CRF 450 R have?
The representative ground clearance is 13.4 in (340 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.7 in above the category median.
Is the Honda CRF 450 R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86.1 in (2,186 mm), making the Honda CRF 450 R longer than most comparable Honda models. 0.2 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²).
Did the Honda CRF 450 R dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 28.6 in (726 mm) in 2002 to 37.6 in (955 mm) in 2005-2008, a change of 9 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda CRF 450 R?
The main listed figures are overall length 86.1 in (2,186 mm), wheelbase 58.7 in (1,491 mm), seat height 37.6 in (955 mm), and ground clearance 13.4 in (340 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 22.8%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.