Honda CRF450R 2017 vs. Honda CL500 2025

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CL500 2025

Overview - Honda CRF450R 2017 vs Honda CL500 2025

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CL500 2025

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF450R 2017 compared to Honda CL500 2025

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CL500 2025

Honda CRF450R 2017

Honda CL500 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	96 mm	Bore	67 mm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Kick	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
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	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	305 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	Pro-Link
Travel	Travel	313 mm	Travel	145 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Trail	Trail	117 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	120 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,183 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	827 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,274 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	960 mm	Seat Height	790 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

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