Across 6 covered model years from 2002 to 2008, the Honda CRF 450 R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 240.3 lb (109 kg) and dry weights ranging from 218.5 lb (99.1 kg) to 238.1 lb (108 kg), depending on model year.
Honda CRF 450 R weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
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How heavy is the Honda CRF 450 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CRF 450 R is lighter than about 54.8% of 21 Honda motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CRF 450 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 240.3 lb (109 kg) |
| Dry weight | 218.5 lb (99.1 kg) to 238.1 lb (108 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc to 449.4 cc |
| Torque | 36.9 lb-ft (50 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) to 2.4 US gal (9.1 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) to 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.35 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.87 cc / lb to 2.06 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.7 lb / 100 cc to 53.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.9% to 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 230.3 lb (104.5 kg) to 249.9 lb (113.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CRF 450 R weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CRF 450 R weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 240.3 lb (109 kg), while dry weight is 218.5 lb (99.1 kg) to 238.1 lb (108 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda CRF 450 R weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 45th percentile for weight among 21 compatible Honda motocross bikes.
Are all Honda CRF 450 R model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda CRF 450 R?
A full tank works out to about 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) to 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) from the listed 1.9 US gal (7.19 L) to 2.4 US gal (9.1 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CRF 450 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 420.3 lb (190.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Honda CRF 450 R weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 230.3 lb (104.5 kg) to 249.9 lb (113.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Honda CRF 450 R dry and wet weight?
Available years with both measurements show about 13 lb (5.9 kg) to 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much torque does the Honda CRF 450 R have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 15.35 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda CRF 450 R displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.87 cc per lb to 2.06 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.