Across 5 covered model years from 2021 to 2025, the Honda CRF450RL motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 289 lb (131.1 kg) to 291 lb (132 kg).
Honda CRF450RL weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Honda CRF450RL?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CRF450RL is heavier than about 83.3% of 21 Honda motocross bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CRF450RL weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 289 lb (131.1 kg) to 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 449 cc |
| Power | 53 hp |
| 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
The 2021 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 18.21 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.49 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.17 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.25 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.54 cc / lb to 1.55 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 64.4 lb / 100 cc to 64.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CRF450RL weight FAQ
How much does the Honda CRF450RL weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 289 lb (131.1 kg) to 291 lb (132 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Honda CRF450RL weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 83rd percentile among 21 compatible Honda motocross bikes.
Are all Honda CRF450RL 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 CRF450RL?
A full tank works out to about 12.4 lb (5.6 kg) from the listed 2 US gal (7.57 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda CRF450RL weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 471 lb (213.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda CRF450RL strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 18.21 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 55th percentile within the compatible Honda cross / motocross power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Honda CRF450RL have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 12.17 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.25 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 CRF450RL displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.54 cc per lb to 1.55 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Honda CRF450RL weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 48.1 lb (21.8 kg) heavier than the median Honda motocross bike weight of 242.9 lb (110.2 kg) in this dataset.
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.