Honda CRF450R 2027
Motocross / Racing

450cc
4-stroke
238lb
Curb weight
37.5in
Seat height
12.2in
Front travel
5spd
Gearbox
2027 Honda CRF450R at a glanceQuick facts
- The 2027 Honda CRF450R has a 450cc fuel-injected 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and electric start.
- The 2027 CRF450R weighs 238 lb ready to ride and has a 37.5 in seat height.
- The 2027 CRF450R runs 80/100-21 front and 120/90-19 rear tires.
- The 2027 CRF450R takes 1.1 US qt (1.07 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 6 races or about 15 hours.
- The 2027 CRF450R lists at $10,099 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.
About the 2027 Honda CRF450RThe machine
The 2027 Honda CRF450R is a motocross race bike with a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled four-stroke engine and a 5-speed transmission. Its all-new 2027 generation brings a revised engine, a main frame with about 70% new components, a new rear subframe, a lighter swingarm and revised suspension. The new clutch includes a back-torque limiter, while a titanium fuel tank increases capacity. Standard equipment includes Honda Selectable Torque Control, HRC launch control and a handlebar map switch. Designed for motocross and racing, it also has an aluminum frame and an exhaust built to meet AMA sound limits.
Who should ride it
This bike is for motocross racers and riders who spend their time on closed-course tracks, including competitors looking for a full-size 450-class race machine. Its racing focus, adjustable suspension, launch control and torque-control system suit riders who want settings and aids for track conditions. It is not aimed at trail riding or street commuting: it is not street legal in the US and has no stock skid plate.
2027 Honda CRF450R photosGarage
2027 Honda CRF450R specificationsTech specs
- Displacement
- 450cc
- Stroke
- 4-stroke
- Fuel system
- Fuel injection
- Bore × stroke
- 97 × 60.8 mm
- Compression
- 13.8:1
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Configuration
- Single-cylinder
- Valve train
- SOHC
- Valves
- 4
- Engine oil
- 1.1 US qt (1.07 L)
- Oil type
- 10W-30
- Coolant
- 1.1 US qt (1.08 L)
- Type
- Wet multiplate
- Actuation
- Hydraulic
- Assist
- Slipper (back-torque limiter)
- Starting
- Electric
- Transmission
- 5-speed
- Chain size
- 520
- Chain links
- 116
- Front sprocket
- 13T
- Rear sprocket
- 51T
- Seat height
- 37.5″
- Ground clearance
- 13.1″
- Wheelbase
- 58.7″
- Width
- 32.6″
- Height
- 49.7″
- Length
- 86.6″
- Curb weight
- 238 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 1.88 gal
- Destination charge
- $600
- Colors
- Red
- Warranty
- Sold “as is” with no warranties.
- Honda Selectable Torque Control
- Standard
- HRC Launch Control
- Standard
- Titanium fuel tank
- Standard
- Frame material
- Aluminum
- Rake
- 27.5°
- Trail
- 4.6″
- Front
- 49mm Showa inverted coil-spring fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping
- Front travel
- 12.2″
- Rear
- Pro-Link Showa single shock with adjustable spring preload and compression and rebound damping
- Rear travel
- 12″
- Front wheel
- 21″
- Rear wheel
- 19″
- Front tire
- Dunlop Geomax MX34 80/100-21
- Rear tire
- Dunlop Geomax MX34 120/90-19
- Front disc
- 260 mm
- Rear disc
- 240 mm
- Map switch
- Yes
- Skid plate
- No
- Street legal (US)
- No
- Battery
- Yes
- OEM battery
- HJ12L
- Chemistry
- Lithium
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 2.3 Ah
2027 Honda CRF450R maintenanceWrench time
From the maker's manuals. Tap a row to see the manual page it comes from.
- Change engine oil
- Every 6 races or about 15 hours
- Replace oil filter
- Every 6 races or about 15 hours
- Clean air filter
- Every race or about 2.5 hours
- Inspect spark plug
- Every 6 races or about 15 hours
- Change engine oil (first time)
- After the first break-in ride
- Replace oil filter (first time)
- After the first break-in ride
- Spark plug
- NGK SILMAR9A-9S
- Plug gap
- 0.031 – 0.035 in (0.80 – 0.90 mm)
- Oil drain bolt
- 17 ft‑lb (23 N·m, 2.3 kgf·m)
- Spark plug
- 16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
- Front axle
- 58 ft‑lb (78 N·m, 8.0 kgf·m)
- Front axle pinch bolts
- 15 ft‑lb (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
- Rear axle nut
- 94 ft‑lb (128 N·m, 13.1 kgf·m)
- Upper triple clamp bolts
- 16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
- Lower triple clamp bolts
- 15 ft‑lb (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
- Handlebar clamp bolts
- 16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
- Front brake caliper mounting bolts
- 22 ft‑lb (30 N·m, 3.1 kgf·m)
- Rear sprocket nuts
- 30 ft‑lb (40 N·m, 4.1 kgf·m)
- Front sprocket bolt
- 23 ft‑lb (31 N·m, 3.2 kgf·m)
- Chain adjuster locknut
- 20 ft‑lb (27 N·m, 2.8 kgf·m)
- Shock absorber mounting bolts
- 32 ft‑lb (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)
Parts for the 2027 Honda CRF450RParts that fit
Exact parts for this bike. Tap one to see every store we found selling it, cheapest first.
Maintenance
Oil, filters, spark plug, battery, brakes and drive parts you replace as you ride.
Engine oilMotul 7100 4T 10W-30from $52.12 for 2 bottles · 5 storesTakes 1.1 US qt (1.07 L): buy two 1 L bottles
Store prices are for one bottle.
- Direct Cycle PartsCheapest$30.10 ↗$22.15 + $7.95 ship
- Perf-Moto$32.80 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · necycleshop$32.99 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: Our specs, from the maker's manual
Spark plugNGK SILMAR9A-9Sfrom $11.79 · 5 storesThe standard plug from the maker's manual
- Black Hawk JapanCheapest$11.79 ↗+ shipping, if any
- NGK$17.54 ↗Free shipping
- MX Locker$20.75 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: Our specs, from the maker's manual
BatteryHJ12Lfrom $225.43 · 3 stores- allamericanktm.comCheapest$225.43 ↗Free shipping
- MotoSport.com$265.22 ↗Free shipping
- AdeptPowersports.com$297.26 ↗Free shipping
Battery HJ12L; a dealer's parts counter knows it as Honda 31500-K95-AE4.
Fit from: Our specs, from the maker's manual
Tires
Stock sizes, from the owner's manual.
Front tireDunlop Geomax MX34 80/100-21from $114.99 · 10 storesStock size for this bike
- Rocky Mountain ATV/MCCheapest$114.99 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · speedshop$118.99 ↗Free shipping
- LaBaron's Power Sports$123.95 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: Size from the maker's manual; tire model is our pick
Rear tireDunlop Geomax MX34 120/90-19from $154.99 · 8 storesStock size for this bike
- RevZilla.comCheapest$154.99 ↗Free shipping
- Dennis Kirk$154.99 ↗Free shipping
- Summit Racing$154.99 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: Size from the maker's manual; tire model is our pick
Controls
Grips, and the throttle part each bike needs to fit them.
GripsODI Rogue MX V2 lock-on gripsfrom $25.00 · 17 stores- MX LockerCheapest$25.00 ↗Free shipping
- PartsGiant$26.59 ↗Free shipping
- motodlvrd.com$28.95 ↗Free shipping
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- Haustrom$28.95 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · universal_powersports$33.74 ↗Free shipping
- Rocky Mountain ATV/MC$34.86 ↗$27.86 + $7.00 ship
- eBay · mxpowerplay$36.57 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · americanbazzarshop$36.95 ↗$30.95 + $6.00 ship
- eBay · eldinisport$37.62 ↗Free shipping
- SistersMoto$37.86 ↗$27.86 + $10.00 ship
- Cycle Gear$38.94 ↗$30.95 + $7.99 ship
- RevZilla.com$38.94 ↗$30.95 + $7.99 ship
- UnitedMotorsports.com$38.94 ↗$30.95 + $7.99 ship
- Speed Addicts$38.94 ↗$30.95 + $7.99 ship
- Selkirk Snowbike$39.46 ↗$28.47 + $10.99 ship
- Vamoose Gear$40.40 ↗$31.99 + $8.41 ship
- Performance Cycle$42.05 ↗$30.95 + $11.10 ship
Fitting these grips
Everything you need is in the box, including the throttle cam this bike uses (cam B).
Fit from: ODI grip throttle guide
Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Oct 31, 2026. Prices change, so confirm at the store before you buy.
Honda CRF450R FAQPit-lane questions
- 01
What engine does the 2027 Honda CRF450R have?
It has a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder four-stroke engine with a SOHC valve train and four valves.
- 02
How tall is the 2027 Honda CRF450R seat?
The seat height is 37.5 in.
- 03
How much does the 2027 Honda CRF450R weigh?
Its curb weight is 238 lb.
- 04
How much suspension travel does the 2027 Honda CRF450R have?
Front travel is 12.2 in, and rear travel is 12 in.
- 05
How much fuel does the 2027 Honda CRF450R hold?
Fuel capacity is 1.88 gal.
- 06
What engine oil does the 2027 Honda CRF450R use?
It uses SAE 10W-30 engine oil; capacity is 1.1 US qt (1.07 L).
- 07
Is the 2027 Honda CRF450R street legal?
No. It is not street legal in the US.
- 08
How much does the 2027 Honda CRF450R cost?
The US MSRP is $10,099, plus a $600 destination charge.
- 09
What size tires does the 2027 Honda CRF450R use?
80/100-21 front and 120/90-19 rear.
- 10
What spark plug does the 2027 Honda CRF450R take?
NGK SILMAR9A-9S, gapped 0.031 – 0.035 in (0.80 – 0.90 mm).
- 11
What chain and sprockets does the 2027 Honda CRF450R use?
A 520 chain with 116 links on a 13-tooth front and 51-tooth rear sprocket.
Specs from Honda's owner's and service manuals and Honda's website. Updated . Spot a mistake?