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Honda CRF450RWE 2024

Renamed Honda CRF450R HRC Works Edition for 2027.

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Motocross / Racing

2024 Honda CRF450RWE

450cc

4-stroke

245lb

Curb weight

38in

Seat height

12.2in

Front travel

5spd

Gearbox

2024 Honda CRF450RWE overview

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

The 2024 Honda CRF450RWE is a motocross race bike with a 450 cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled four-stroke SOHC single-cylinder engine and a five-speed transmission. Its Works Edition equipment includes a Yoshimura exhaust with a stainless-steel header, titanium mid-pipe and muffler, plus a Hinson clutch basket and cover. The 49 mm Showa fork has Kashima-coated tubes and titanium-nitride-coated legs, with 12.2 in of front travel; the Pro-Link rear suspension provides 12.4 in. Curb weight is 245 lb, seat height is 38 in, and fuel capacity is 1.7 gal.

Honda Selectable Torque Control, HRC Launch Control, a titanium fuel tank, a handlebar map switch and a skid plate are standard equipment. The 2024 MSRP was $12,499.

Who it's for

This bike is for motocross racers and experienced riders looking for a competition-focused 450 cc machine for track use. Its 38 in seat height and 245 lb curb weight suit riders comfortable managing a tall, substantial race bike, while the adjustable Showa suspension and launch and torque-control systems give racers tools for adapting the bike to track conditions. It is not for riders seeking a street-legal motorcycle.

Quick facts

  • The 2024 Honda CRF450RWE has a 450cc fuel-injected 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and electric start.
  • The 2024 CRF450RWE weighs 245 lb ready to ride and has a 38 in seat height.
  • The 2024 CRF450RWE runs 80/100-21 front and 120/80-19 rear tires.
  • The 2024 CRF450RWE takes 1.1 US qt (1.0 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 6 races or about 15 hours.
  • The 2024 CRF450RWE listed at $12,499 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

2024 Honda CRF450RWE photos

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2024 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
1.14 US qt (1.08 L)

Clutch

Type
Wet multiplate
Actuation
Hydraulic

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
49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork; Kashima-coated tubes and titanium-nitride-coated 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
HJ12L
Chemistry
Lithium
Voltage
12V
Capacity
2.3 Ah

2024 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 2024 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.

2024 Honda CRF450RWE vs 2023

Of the specs below, the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE has a $100 higher MSRP and takes the 2.3 Ah HJ12L battery (was the 2 Ah HY85S), compared with the 2023 model.

Spec20232024Changed
MSRP$12,399$12,499Changed
Displacement450ccSame
Curb weight245 lbSame
Seat height38 inSame
Front travel12.2 inSame
Rear travel12.4 inSame
Fuel1.7 galSame
Gearbox5-speedSame
Front tire80/100-21 51M Dunlop MX33FSame
Rear tire120/80-19 63M Dunlop MX33Same
Battery2 Ah HY85S2.3 Ah HJ12LChanged

Honda CRF450RWE FAQ

  1. What engine does the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE have?

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

  2. What is the seat height of the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE?

    The seat height is 38 in.

  3. How much does the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE weigh?

    Its curb weight is 245 lb.

  4. How much suspension travel does the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE have?

    It has 12.2 in of front travel and 12.4 in of rear travel.

  5. How big is the fuel tank on the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE?

    Fuel capacity is 1.7 gal.

  6. What engine oil does the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE use?

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

  7. Is the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE street legal?

    It is not street legal in the US.

  8. How much does the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE cost?

    Its MSRP was $12,499.

  9. How is the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE different from the CRF450R?

    It has a Yoshimura exhaust, Hinson clutch basket and cover, Kashima-coated fork tubes and titanium-nitride-coated fork legs. Its MSRP was $12,499, compared with $9,699 for the CRF450R.

  10. What size tires does the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE use?

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

  11. What spark plug does the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE take?

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

  12. What chain and sprockets does the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE use?

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

  13. Is the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE different from the 2023 model?

    Yes. Among the main specs, the 2024 Honda CRF450RWE has a $100 higher MSRP and takes the 2.3 Ah HJ12L battery (was the 2 Ah HY85S), compared with the 2023 model.

Other Honda CRF450R HRC Works Edition model years

Specs from Honda's owner's and service manuals and Honda's website. Updated .