Don't let the CRF450R-style graphics trick you, the 2025 CRF450X is a whole other animal, crafted for the wilds of off-road racing. Sure, it borrows the Unicam® engine from the CRF-R lineup, but this beast packs a six-speed wide-ratio transmission and steering tuned for the trail. It’s kitted out with an 18-inch rear wheel, a sidestand, hand guards, tailored ECU settings, a beefier fuel tank, and a skid plate that keeps it the king of the dirt. This isn't just any dirt bike, it's a dirt-busting marvel.
Designed for off-road riding, the 450X offers an 18-inch rear wheel for better off-road tire choice, a standard side stand and hand guards, different ECU and fuel-injection settings, larger fuel tank, skid plate, headight and more.
Features
Works-Style Brakes
Up front, there's a compact twin-piston front brake caliper, anodized-aluminum brake pistons and lightweight 260mm front disc offer great stopping power while minimizing un-sprung weight for improved turning and handling. While on the rear, the HRC works-type rear brake system uses a 240mm brake rotor to its integrated rear master-cylinder and fluid reservoir, a setup that eliminates the separate reservoir and hose.
Electric Starter
An electric start system ensures trouble-free starting in all conditions. The electric starter also drives the clutch side of the crankshaft to provide superior lubrication to starter gears while producing a narrow engine with a short, strong crank.
Fully Adjustable Suspension
The 49mm Showa® fork features a conventional spring design that increases precision, handling and feel, while the rear has a Pro-link set up. Both fully adjustable and specifically tuned for off-road riding.
Skid Plate
The factory skid plate is light, yet also offers the engine and lower-frame protection serious riders demand on a machine like this.
Fuel Injection
The CRF450X features our proven fuel-injection system. It’s part of the reason the CRF450X offers such excellent torque and spot-on metering and response, especially in the critical low-rpm range. It also automatically compensates for elevation and weather changes.
Factory Handguards
Exclusively designed for the off-road rider and manufactured to Honda standards, they help protect you from rocks, branches, thorns and brush. Plus, it gives your CRF450X that “finished” look, right from the start.
Sidestand
A sidestand may seem like no big thing, but take a look at the one the CRF450X uses. Tucked up high and out of the way, this forged alloy piece is just another example of this bikes attention to detail.
Wide-Ratio Six-Speed Transmission
Having six speeds in the CRF450X’s transmission compared to an MX bike’s typical five gives you more choice, and makes this versatile bike even more versatile. You have a gear for everything from rock crawling to wide-open Baja blasts.
Lightweight Twin-Spar Aluminium Chassis
The CRF450X uses a twin-spar aluminium chassis that takes advantage of all the lessons learned on the MX track and from winning countless Bajas. The frame is both light and stiff, and provides the basis for the CRF450X’s excellent handling. The chassis is also wider than the standard MX frame to accommodate the six-speed transmission.
Off-Road Tyres
The CRF450X tyres, 80/100-21 at the front and 110/100-18 at the rear, are specifically designed for off-road use, so you can ride the way you want, where you want.
Large Fuel Tank
Large plastic 7.6L fuel tank, ideal for cross country rides, lets you keep riding for longer.
449cc Unicam® Engine
Honda’s Unicam® cylinder heads combine the best of single and double-overhead-cam designs. The configuration contributes to a compact engine that saves weight over a comparable dual-overhead-camshaft motor and also permits a narrow included valve angle. This flattens the combustion chamber to facilitate ignition flame propagation, allowing a high compression ratio. Since less space is taken up in the cylinder head, the camshaft sits lower in the head for a more compact engine and a lower center of gravity.
125 kg (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel)
Fuel Capacity
7.6 litres
Length
2191 mm
Width
818 mm
Height
1278 mm
Frame Type
Twin-spar aluminium
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