Honda CRF450R 2018 vs. Yamaha YZ450F 2015

Honda CRF450R 2018

Yamaha YZ450F 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CRF450R 2018 compared to Yamaha YZ450F 2015

Honda CRF450R 2018

Yamaha YZ450F 2015

Honda CRF450R 2018

Yamaha YZ450F 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	96 mm	Bore	97 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	60.8 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	CDI
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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	449.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch
Length	Length	2,183 mm	Length	2,191 mm
Width	Width	827 mm	Width	825 mm
Height	Height	1,274 mm	Height	1,311 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,487 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	960 mm	Seat Height	999 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	110.6 kg	Kerb Weight	111 kg

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

Yamaha YZ450F 2015

In the 1000PS Hardenduro Test 2018, our testers were completely impressed by the Yamaha models. This also applies to the Yamaha YZ 450 F. Yamaha offers a wide range of accessories for the enduro, with which the YZ 450 F can be tuned to meet any requirements. In addition, there is the Tuning App, with which the YZ 450 F can be adjusted via smartphone. But the Yamaha is also convincing without subsequent tuning. The engine and chassis have good responsiveness and the Nissin brakes also impress with their usual quality.

important parts are standard

tuning app

great response

Nissin brake

nix