Honda CRF450R 2018 vs. KTM 450 EXC-F 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

KTM 450 EXC-F 2018

Overview - Honda CRF450R 2018 vs KTM 450 EXC-F 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

KTM 450 EXC-F 2018

Technical Specifications Honda CRF450R 2018 compared to KTM 450 EXC-F 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

KTM 450 EXC-F 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

KTM 450 EXC-F 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	96 mm	Bore	95 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	63.4 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	449.7 ccm	Displacement	449.3 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	305 mm	Travel	300 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	direct
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	133 mm	Travel	310 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Central tube
Rake	Rake	27 degree	Rake	63.5 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	260 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	100 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	120 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	960 mm	Seat Height	960 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda has hit the jackpot with the new 2021 CRF450R. Through constant further development, we find a true handling monster with the 2021 model year. Comparisons with the 250 in terms of handling cannot be dismissed out of hand. Thanks to electronic aids, the power delivery is no longer as demanding as on 450s.

Very good handling characteristics

equipped with numerous electronic features

chassis perfectly tuned for the hobby pilot

finally hydraulic clutch

Chassis a little too soft for really fast riders in the basic setting

routing of hydraulic hose coupling