Across the 2019 and 2020 model years, the Honda CRF450L motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 289 lb (131.1 kg).
Honda CRF450L weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Honda CRF450L?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CRF450L is heavier than about 78.6% of 21 Honda motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
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 CRF450L weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 289 lb (131.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Torque | 35.4 lb-ft (48 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2 US gal (7.57 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.55 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 64.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CRF450L weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CRF450L ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 289 lb (131.1 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda CRF450L heavy compared with other Honda motocross bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 79th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda CRF450L weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2019-2020 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CRF450L fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2 US gal (7.57 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 12.4 lb (5.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CRF450L with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 469 lb (212.7 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda CRF450L torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda CRF450L have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.55 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda CRF450L compare with the median Honda motocross bike weight?
The model sits about 46.1 lb (20.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda motocross bike weight used on this page.
Will the Honda CRF450L feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.