Honda CRF450R 2024
Motocross / Racing
450cc
4-stroke
38in
Seat height
5spd
Gearbox
The machine
The 2024 Honda CRF450R is a closed-course competition motocross motorcycle built for experienced riders. Its controls include selectable engine modes, Honda Selectable Torque Control, and a launch control system. Torque Control limits the amount of power sent to the rear wheel when it detects spin under acceleration, with settings that allow different amounts of wheel slip.
This is a competition-use-only machine, not a general-purpose trail or street bike. It is intended for organized racing and competitive events on closed courses, and it has no passenger provision. Regular inspections and maintenance are part of owning a high-performance race motorcycle.
Who should ride it
The CRF450R is for experienced riders who are physically prepared and skilled enough to ride a high-performance motocross bike in closed-course competition. It fits racers and competition-focused riders practicing on motocross tracks, where engine modes, launch control, and adjustable Torque Control settings can be used in a racing context. It is not intended for beginner riders, passenger use, public-road riding, or recreational trail riding.
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Tech specs
- Displacement
- 450cc
- Stroke
- 4-stroke
- Fuel system
- Fuel injection
- Bore × stroke
- 96 × 62.14 mm
- Compression
- 13.5:1
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Configuration
- Single-cylinder
- Valve train
- SOHC
- Valves
- 4
- Oil chamber
- Single
- Engine oil
- 1.04 L
- Oil type
- 10W-30
- Coolant
- 1.08 L
- Type
- Wet multiplate
- Actuation
- Hydraulic
- Assist
- Manual
- Spring
- Coil
- Starting
- Electric
- Transmission
- 5-speed
- Chain size
- 520
- Chain links
- 114
- Rear sprocket
- 49T
- Seat height
- 38″
- Ground clearance
- 13.2″
- Wheelbase
- 58.3″
- Width
- 32.6″
- Height
- 49.9″
- Fuel capacity
- 1.66 gal
- Frame material
- Aluminum
- Rake
- 27.1°
- Trail
- 4.5″
- Front
- Coil-spring fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping
- Rear
- Linkage-mounted nitrogen-charged shock with adjustable compression, rebound, and spring preload
- Front wheel
- 21″
- Rear wheel
- 19″
- Front tire
- 80/100-21 51M
- Rear tire
- 120/80-19 63M
- Map switch
- Yes
- Skid plate
- Yes
- Street legal
- No
- Battery
- Yes
- OEM battery
- HJ12L
- Chemistry
- Lithium
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 2.3 Ah
Pit-lane questions
- 01
Is the 2024 Honda CRF450R street legal?
No. It is designed for closed-course competition and does not conform to U.S. federal vehicle safety or EPA noise and emissions standards. Public-road operation is not permitted under the stated use restrictions.
- 02
Can you ride a 2024 CRF450R on trails?
The CRF450R is intended for organized racing or competitive events on a closed course, not off-road recreation. It is a competition-use-only motorcycle.
- 03
Does the 2024 CRF450R have traction control?
It has Honda Selectable Torque Control. The system detects rear-wheel spin during acceleration and limits torque to the rear wheel according to the selected setting.
- 04
Does the 2024 Honda CRF450R have launch control?
Yes. The bike has a launch control system, with an indicator that shows its condition.
- 05
What fuel does the 2024 Honda CRF450R use?
Use unleaded gasoline. Avoid stale or contaminated fuel, gasoline mixed with oil, and fuel containing a high concentration of alcohol.
- 06
How long is the break-in period on a 2024 CRF450R?
For the first operating day or 15 miles (25 km), ride conservatively. Avoid full-throttle starts, rapid acceleration, hard braking, and rapid downshifts.
- 07
Can a passenger ride on the 2024 CRF450R?
No. The CRF450R is an operator-only motorcycle, with no passenger seat, handholds, or footrests.
- 08
Is the 2024 CRF450R suitable for beginner riders?
No. It is designed for experienced riders and closed-course competition, rather than beginner use or recreational riding.