Honda CRF450R 2018 vs. Kawasaki KX450F 2015

Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

Kawasaki KX450F 2015

Kawasaki KX450F 2015

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Overview - Honda CRF450R 2018 vs Kawasaki KX450F 2015

Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

Kawasaki KX450F 2015

Kawasaki KX450F 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CRF450R 2018 compared to Kawasaki KX450F 2015

Honda CRF450R 2018
Kawasaki KX450F 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore96 mmBore96 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke62.1 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterKick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionCDI, Digital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement449.7 ccmDisplacement449 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyWaveTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %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 height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter19 inchRear tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,183 mmLength2,180 mm
WidthWidth827 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,274 mmHeight1,275 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height960 mmSeat Height955 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight110.6 kgKerb Weight112.5 kg

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki KX450F 2015

Kawasaki KX450F 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF450R vs Kawasaki KX450F

Price Honda CRF450R

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Price Kawasaki KX450F

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