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Honda CRF450RWE 2020

Renamed Honda CRF450R HRC Works Edition for 2027.

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Motocross / Racing

2020 Honda CRF450RWE

450cc

4-stroke

247lb

Curb weight

37.8in

Seat height

12in

Front travel

5spd

Gearbox

2020 Honda CRF450RWE overview

Where it ridesRace-ready
  • Street
  • Trail
  • Woods
  • Rocks
  • Desert
  • Track

The 2020 Honda CRF450RWE is a motocross race bike powered by a 450 cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-stroke SOHC single with a 5-speed transmission. Its Works Edition equipment includes a cylinder head with hand-polished ports and a full titanium Yoshimura exhaust, including a titanium header. The 37.8 in seat height, 247-pound curb weight, 12.0 in of front travel and 12.4 in of rear travel suit track use. Fuel capacity is 1.66 gal.

For 2020, updates include the full titanium Yoshimura exhaust, with a titanium header—the first on a Honda motocross bike—Honda Selectable Torque Control as standard, a lower battery position, internal suspension updates, better rear brake pads, dual-compound Renthal grips and new graphics. Launch control is standard, and the fully adjustable Showa suspension has Kashima-coated fork tubes and a titanium-nitride coating. The CRF450RWE is not street legal in the US; its MSRP was $11,999.

Who it's for

This Works Edition is for experienced motocross racers and track-focused riders who want a 450 cc race bike with adjustable Showa suspension, launch control and Honda Selectable Torque Control. Its 37.8 in seat height and 247-pound curb weight are important fit considerations, especially when managing the bike through tight corners, ruts and jumps. It is intended for motocross and racing, not street riding.

Quick facts

  • The 2020 Honda CRF450RWE has a 450cc fuel-injected 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and electric start.
  • The 2020 CRF450RWE weighs 247 lb ready to ride and has a 37.8 in seat height.
  • The 2020 CRF450RWE runs 80/100-21 front and 120/80-19 rear tires.
  • The 2020 CRF450RWE takes 1.1 US qt (1.0 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 6 races or about 15 hours.
  • The 2020 CRF450RWE listed at $11,999 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

2020 Honda CRF450RWE photos

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2020 Honda CRF450RWE specifications

Engine

Displacement
450cc
Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel system
Fuel injection
Bore × stroke
96 × 62.1 mm
Compression
13.5:1
Cooling
Liquid
Configuration
Single-cylinder
Valve train
SOHC
Valves
4
Engine oil
1.1 US qt (1.0 L)
Oil type
10W-30
Coolant
1.13 US qt (1.07 L)

Clutch

Type
Wet multiplate
Actuation
Cable
Assist
None (standard clutch)

Drivetrain

Starting
Electric
Transmission
5-speed
Chain size
520
Chain links
114
Front sprocket
13T
Rear sprocket
49T

Dimensions

Seat height
37.8″
Ground clearance
12.9″
Wheelbase
58.3″
Width
32.6″
Height
49.6″
Length
85.9″
Curb weight
247 lb
Fuel capacity
1.66 gal

Price & warranty

Colors
Red
Warranty
Sold “as is” with no warranties.

Equipment

Launch control
Standard
Honda Selectable Torque Control
Standard

Frame & steering

Frame material
Aluminum
Architecture
Perimeter
Rake
27.4°
Trail
4.6″

Suspension

Front
49 mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil spring fork; Kashima-coated fork tubes and titanium-nitride coating
Front travel
12″
Rear
Pro-Link system with fully adjustable Showa single shock
Rear travel
12.4″

Wheels & tires

Front wheel
21″
Rear wheel
19″
Front tire
80/100-21 51M Dunlop MX3SF
Rear tire
120/80-19 63M Dunlop MX3S

Brakes

Front disc
260 mm
Rear disc
240 mm

Stock features

Map switch
Yes
Skid plate
Yes
Street legal (US)
No

Battery / electrical

Battery
Yes
OEM battery
HY85S
Chemistry
Lithium
Voltage
12V
Capacity
2 Ah

2020 Honda CRF450RWE maintenance

From the maker's manuals. Tap a row to see the manual page.

Service intervals

Change engine oil (first time)
After the first break-in ride
Inspect engine oil
Every race or 2.5 hours
Change engine oil
Every 6 races or about 15 hours
Replace oil filter (first time)
After the first break-in ride
Replace oil filter
Every 6 races or about 15 hours
Clean air filter
Every race or about 2.5 hours
Clean air filter
Every moto (dusty riding condition)
Inspect spark plug
Every race or about 2.5 hours
Replace piston and rings
Every 6 races or about 15 hours

Spark plug

Spark plug
NGK SILMAR9A-9S
Plug gap
0.031 – 0.035 in (0.8 – 0.9 mm)
Spark plug (optional)
NGK SILMAR10A-9S

Torque specs

Oil drain bolt
13 ft‑lb (18 N·m, 1.8 kgf·m)
Oil filter cover bolts
7.4 ft‑lb (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)
Front axle nut
65 ft‑lb (88 N·m, 9.0 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)
Steering stem nut
80 ft‑lb (108 N·m, 11.0 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)
Front brake disc nuts
12 ft‑lb (16 N·m, 1.6 kgf·m)
Rear brake disc nuts
12 ft‑lb (16 N·m, 1.6 kgf·m)
Rear sprocket nuts
24 ft‑lb (32 N·m, 3.3 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)
Coolant drain bolt
7.4 ft‑lb (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)

Parts that fit the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE

Exact parts for this bike. Tap one to see every store selling it, cheapest first.

Maintenance

Oil, filters, spark plug, battery, brakes and drive parts you replace as you ride.

Controls

Grips, and the throttle part each bike needs to fit them.

Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Nov 2, 2026. A store that doesn't list its shipping is placed as if it charged what the other stores do. Prices change, so confirm at the store before you buy.

2020 Honda CRF450RWE vs 2019

New for 2020: Full titanium Yoshimura exhaust, with a titanium header (the first on a Honda motocross bike), Honda Selectable Torque Control as standard, a lower battery position, internal suspension updates, better rear brake pads, dual-compound Renthal grips and new graphics. Of the specs below, only the price changed: it has a $500 higher MSRP than the 2019 model.

Spec20192020Changed
MSRP$11,499$11,999Changed
Displacement450ccSame
Curb weight247 lbSame
Seat height37.8 inSame
Front travel12 inSame
Rear travel12.4 inSame
Fuel1.66 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tire80/100-21 51M Dunlop MX3SFSame
Rear tire120/80-19 63M Dunlop MX3SSame

Honda CRF450RWE FAQ

  1. What engine is in the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE?

    It has a 450 cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-stroke SOHC single-cylinder engine with four valves and a 13.5:1 compression ratio.

  2. What is the seat height of the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE?

    The seat height is 37.8 in.

  3. How much does the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE weigh?

    Its curb weight is 247 lb.

  4. How much suspension travel does the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE have?

    It has 12.0 in of front travel and 12.4 in of rear travel.

  5. How much fuel does the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE hold?

    Fuel capacity is 1.66 gal.

  6. What oil does the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE use?

    It uses SAE 10W-30 engine oil; capacity is 1.1 US qt (1.0 L).

  7. Is the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE street legal?

    It is not street legal in the US.

  8. How much did the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE cost new?

    Its MSRP was $11,999.

  9. How is the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE different from the CRF450R?

    The RWE has a cylinder head with hand-polished ports and a full titanium Yoshimura exhaust with a titanium header. Its MSRP was $11,999, compared with $9,399 for the CRF450R.

  10. What size tires does the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE use?

    80/100-21 front and 120/80-19 rear.

  11. What spark plug does the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE take?

    NGK SILMAR9A-9S, gapped 0.031 – 0.035 in (0.8 – 0.9 mm).

  12. What chain and sprockets does the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE use?

    A 520 chain with 114 links on a 13-tooth front and 49-tooth rear sprocket.

  13. Is the 2020 Honda CRF450RWE different from the 2019 model?

    Yes. New for 2020: Full titanium Yoshimura exhaust, with a titanium header (the first on a Honda motocross bike), Honda Selectable Torque Control as standard, a lower battery position, internal suspension updates, better rear brake pads, dual-compound Renthal grips and new graphics. Among the main specs, only the price changed: it has a $500 higher MSRP than the 2019 model.

Other Honda CRF450R HRC Works Edition model years

Specs from Honda's owner's manual and Honda's website. Updated .