Honda CRF 450 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CRF 450 R motorcycle specifications include a 449 cc (27.40 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 102 kg (224.9 lb).

Key specifications

2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008Model years
449 ccDisplacement
102 kgDry weight
726 mmSeat height
9.1 LFuel tank
1,509 mmWheelbase
330 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200220032005200620072008
Year-specific specification changes

The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
200596.0 x 62 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio
2005200812.0:1
Displacement
2003449.4 cc (27.42 cu in)
Dry weight
2003103.1 kg (227.3 lb)
2005200799.1 kg (218.5 lb)
2008108 kg (238 lb)
Front brakes
2005Single disc. 2-piston calipers
Front tire
2005200680/70-21
2007200880/0-21
Rear tire
2003110/90-21
20052008100/90-19
Wheelbase
200520071,491 mm (58.7 inches)
20081,488 mm (58.6 inches)
Front wheel travel
20052008315 mm (12.4 inches)
Fuel capacity
20037.40 L (1.96 US gal)
200520087.19 L (1.90 US gal)
Ground clearance
20052008340 mm (13.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel
20052008318 mm (12.5 inches)
Seat height
2003953 mm (37.5 inches)
20052008955 mm (37.6 inches)

How the Honda CRF 450 R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement449 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 20% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 47th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height726 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 7% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity9.1 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 32% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 28th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement47th

449 cc — larger displacement than about 47% of Honda models.

Seat height22nd

726 mm — taller than about 22% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity28th

9.1 L — larger than about 28% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,509 mm
This bike

1,509

Honda avg

1,431

5% above average.

Seat height726 mm
This bike

726

Honda avg

780

7% below average.

Ground clearance330 mm
This bike

330

Honda avg

184

80% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 449 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,509 mmSeat 726 mmClearance 330 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 110/90-19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/100-21
Rear tire size 110/90-19
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 100%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 110 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.55:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 449 cc (27.40 cu in)
Bore × stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/100-21
Rear tire 110/90-19

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 102 kg (224.9 lb)
Seat height 726 mm (28.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,509 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance 330 mm (13.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.10 L (2.40 US gal)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.