Honda CRF 450 RX 2021 vs. Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda CRF 450 RX 2021

Honda CRF 450 RX 2021

Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

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Overview - Honda CRF 450 RX 2021 vs Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda CRF 450 RX 2021

Honda CRF 450 RX 2021

Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

Technical Specifications Honda CRF 450 RX 2021 compared to Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda CRF 450 RX 2021
Honda CRF450R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore96 mmBore96 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke62.1 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio13.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement449.7 ccmDisplacement449.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel310 mmTravel305 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountPro-Link
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
TravelTravel313 mmTravel133 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake62.8 degreeRake27 degree
TrailTrail115 mmTrail116 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyWaveTechnologyWave

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width120 mmRear tyre width120 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height90 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,182 mmLength2,183 mm
WidthWidth839 mmWidth827 mm
HeightHeight1,282 mmHeight1,274 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,477 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height965 mmSeat Height960 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF 450 RX 2021

Honda CRF 450 RX 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF450R 2018

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF 450 RX vs Honda CRF450R

Price Honda CRF 450 RX

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Price Honda CRF450R

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