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Honda CRF450RWE 2023

Renamed Honda CRF450R HRC Works Edition for 2027.

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Motocross / Racing

2023 Honda CRF450RWE

450cc

4-stroke

54.7hp

Measured power

245lb

Curb weight

38in

Seat height

12.2in

Front travel

2023 Honda CRF450RWE overview

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

The 2023 Honda CRF450RWE is a 450 cc motocross race bike with a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-stroke single-cylinder engine, SOHC four-valve head and five-speed transmission. It measured 54.7 hp on a dyno. Works Edition equipment includes a Hinson clutch basket and cover, Twin Air air filter, hand-polished cylinder ports, dedicated ignition and injection mapping, and D.I.D DirtStar LT-X rims. For 2023, it gets the CRF450R engine and chassis updates: a narrower intake port and longer intake funnel, a new cam profile, a 44 mm throttle body replacing the 46 mm unit, frame changes with steel engine hangers, a stiffer shock spring and revised fork settings. It also gets a new Yoshimura exhaust with a stainless-steel header pipe and titanium muffler, gray metallic triple clamps and an HRC logo on the shroud graphics. Honda Selectable Torque Control, HRC Launch Control and a titanium fuel tank are standard. Seat height is 38 in, curb weight is 245 lb and fuel capacity is 1.7 gal.

Who it's for

This bike is for motocross racers and riders focused on competition riding, rather than trail riders looking for a general-purpose dirt bike. Its 450 cc engine, 54.7 hp measured dyno output and race-focused equipment suit riders who want a high-performance motocross machine and are comfortable managing its power. The 38 in seat height and 245 lb curb weight are practical fit considerations when choosing a race bike.

Quick facts

  • The 2023 Honda CRF450RWE has a 450cc fuel-injected 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and electric start.
  • The 2023 CRF450RWE weighs 245 lb ready to ride and has a 38 in seat height.
  • The 2023 CRF450RWE runs 80/100-21 front and 120/80-19 rear tires.
  • The 2023 CRF450RWE takes 1.1 US qt (1.0 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 6 races or about 15 hours.
  • The 2023 CRF450RWE listed at $12,399 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

2023 Honda CRF450RWE photos

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2023 Honda CRF450RWE specifications

Engine

Displacement
450cc
Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel system
Fuel injection
Bore × stroke
96 × 62.1 mm
Compression
13.5:1
Power (measured)
54.7 hp at the rear wheel
Torque
34.7 ft-lb
Cooling
Liquid
Configuration
Single-cylinder
Valve train
SOHC
Valves
4
Engine oil
1.1 US qt (1.0 L)
Oil type
10W-30
Coolant
1.14 US qt (1.08 L)

Clutch

Type
Wet multiplate
Actuation
Hydraulic
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
38″
Ground clearance
13.2″
Wheelbase
58.3″
Width
32.6″
Height
49.9″
Length
85.9″
Curb weight
245 lb
Fuel capacity
1.7 gal

Price & warranty

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

Equipment

Titanium fuel tank
Standard
HRC Launch Control
Standard
Honda Selectable Torque Control
Standard

Frame & steering

Frame material
Aluminum
Rake
27.1°
Trail
4.5″

Suspension

Front
49 mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork; Kashima coating on fork tubes and titanium-nitride coating on fork legs
Front travel
12.2″
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 MX33F
Rear tire
120/80-19 63M Dunlop MX33

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

2023 Honda CRF450RWE maintenance

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

Service intervals

Inspect engine oil
Every race or about 2.5 hours
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 race or about 2.5 hours

Spark plug

Spark plug
NGK SILMAR9A-9S
Plug gap
0.031 – 0.035 in (0.80 – 0.90 mm)

Torque specs

Oil drain bolt
13 ft‑lb (18 N·m, 1.8 kgf·m)
Spark plug
16 ft‑lb (22 N·m, 2.2 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)
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 nuts
32 ft‑lb (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)

Parts that fit the 2023 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.

2023 Honda CRF450RWE vs 2022

New for 2023: The CRF450R's engine and chassis updates (narrower intake port and longer intake funnel, new cam profile, a 44 mm throttle body in place of 46 mm, frame changes with steel engine hangers, a stiffer shock spring and revised fork settings), plus a new Yoshimura exhaust with a stainless-steel header pipe and titanium muffler and gray metallic triple clamps (were black), and a new HRC logo on the shroud graphics. Of the specs below, the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE is 1 lb heavier and takes the NGK SILMAR9A-9S spark plug (was NGK SILMAR10A-9S), compared with the 2022 model.

Spec20222023Changed
MSRP$12,399Same
Displacement450ccSame
Curb weight244 lb245 lbChanged
Seat height38 inSame
Front travel12.2 inSame
Rear travel12.4 inSame
Fuel1.7 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tire80/100-21Same
Rear tire120/80-19Same
Spark plugNGK SILMAR10A-9SNGK SILMAR9A-9SChanged

Honda CRF450RWE FAQ

  1. How much power does the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE make?

    It measured 54.7 hp on a dyno and produces 34.7 ft-lb of torque.

  2. What is the seat height of the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE?

    The seat height is 38 in.

  3. How much does the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE weigh?

    Its curb weight is 245 lb.

  4. How much suspension travel does the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE have?

    The front suspension has 12.2 in of travel, and the rear has 12.4 in.

  5. How big is the fuel tank on the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE?

    Fuel capacity is 1.7 gal.

  6. What engine oil does the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE use?

    It uses SAE 10W-30 engine oil, with a capacity of 1.1 US qt (1.0 L).

  7. Is the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE street legal?

    It is not street legal in the US.

  8. What was the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE price?

    The MSRP was $12,399.

  9. What engine does the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE have?

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

  10. How is the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE different from the CRF450R?

    Its Works Edition equipment includes a Hinson clutch basket and cover, Yoshimura exhaust, Twin Air air filter, hand-polished cylinder ports, dedicated ignition and injection mapping, D.I.D DirtStar LT-X rims, Kashima-coated outer fork tubes, titanium-nitride-coated fork legs, a titanium-oxide-coated 18 mm shock shaft, D.I.D DM2 gold chain, gray metallic coated triple clamps and Renthal Kevlar grips. The MSRP was $12,399 vs $9,599 for the CRF450R.

  11. What size tires does the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE use?

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

  12. What spark plug does the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE take?

    NGK SILMAR9A-9S, gapped 0.031 – 0.035 in (0.80 – 0.90 mm).

  13. What chain and sprockets does the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE use?

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

  14. Is the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE different from the 2022 model?

    Yes. New for 2023: The CRF450R's engine and chassis updates (narrower intake port and longer intake funnel, new cam profile, a 44 mm throttle body in place of 46 mm, frame changes with steel engine hangers, a stiffer shock spring and revised fork settings), plus a new Yoshimura exhaust with a stainless-steel header pipe and titanium muffler and gray metallic triple clamps (were black), and a new HRC logo on the shroud graphics. Among the main specs, the 2023 Honda CRF450RWE is 1 lb heavier and takes the NGK SILMAR9A-9S spark plug (was NGK SILMAR10A-9S), compared with the 2022 model.

Other Honda CRF450R HRC Works Edition model years

Specs from Honda's owner's and service manuals, Honda's website and published spec sheets. Updated .