Honda CRF450RE Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CRF450RE motorcycle specifications include a 449.7 cc (27.44 cu in) engine, power of 53 hp (38.7 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 110.6 kg (243.8 lb).

Key specifications

2017-2018Model years
450 ccDisplacement
53 hpPower
48.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
110.6 kgWet weight
955 mmSeat height
6.3 LFuel tank
1,494 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20172018

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 2017 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda CRF450RE 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.

Engine power53 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 60th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement450 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 20% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 48th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight110.6 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 44% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 15th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height955 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 22% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 97th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity6.3 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 53% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 15th 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.

Engine power60th

53 hp — more powerful than about 60% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement48th

450 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of Honda models.

Wet weight15th

110.6 kg — heavier than about 15% of Honda models, or lighter than about 85%.

Seat height97th

955 mm — taller than about 97% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity15th

6.3 L — larger than about 15% 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.

Overall length2,191 mm
This bike

2,191

Honda avg

2,078

5% above average.

Overall width827 mm
This bike

827

Honda avg

827

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,494 mm
This bike

1,494

Honda avg

1,431

4% above average.

Seat height955 mm
This bike

955

Honda avg

780

22% above average.

Ground clearance332 mm
This bike

332

Honda avg

184

81% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 450 cc • Liquid cooled • 53 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,494 mmSeat 955 mmClearance 332 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 120/80-19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/100-21
Rear tire size 120/80-19
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 100%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 19 in
Engine oil capacity 1.80 L (1.9 US qt)
Power-to-weight ratio 0.479 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 479.2 hp/tonne
Specific power 117.9 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.55:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Cross / motocross

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 449.7 cc (27.44 cu in)
Power 53 hp (38.7 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Torque 48.0 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.4 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Full Transistor
Starter Kick
Oil capacity 1.80 L (1.9 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiplate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminium twin tube
Front suspension Kayaba 48mm inverted PFS2
Rear suspension Kayaba monoshock using Honda Pro-Link system
Front wheel travel 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rake 27.0°
Trail 117 mm (4.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Wave disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakes Single disc. Wave disc. Hydraulic.
Front tire 80/100-21
Rear tire 120/80-19
Wheels Aluminium spoke

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 110.6 kg (243.8 lb)
Seat height 955 mm (37.6 inches)
Overall length 2,191 mm (86.3 inches)
Overall width 827 mm (32.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,494 mm (58.8 inches)
Ground clearance 332 mm (13.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.30 L (1.66 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Electrical 12V 6Ah (10HR) battery.

Other specifications

Color options Red/Blue/White
Comments Model id: CRF450R

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.