Honda CRF450R 2017 vs. Honda CL500 2025

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CL500 2025

Honda CL500 2025

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Overview - Honda CRF450R 2017 vs Honda CL500 2025

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CL500 2025

Honda CL500 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CRF450R 2017 compared to Honda CL500 2025

Honda CRF450R 2017
Honda CL500 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore96 mmBore67 mm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterKickStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel305 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountPro-Link
TravelTravel313 mmTravel145 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
TrailTrail117 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width120 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter19 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,183 mmLength2,175 mm
WidthWidth827 mmWidth830 mm
HeightHeight1,274 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height960 mmSeat Height790 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CRF450R 2017

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

Honda CL500 2025

Honda CL500 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF450R vs Honda CL500

Price Honda CRF450R

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Current average market prices

Price Honda CL500

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