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Honda CRF450RWE 2025

Renamed Honda CRF450R HRC Works Edition for 2027.

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Motocross / Racing

2025 Honda CRF450RWE

450cc

4-stroke

54.6hp

Measured power

249lb

Curb weight

37.8in

Seat height

12.2in

Front travel

2025 Honda CRF450RWE overview

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

The 2025 Honda CRF450RWE is a 450 cc motocross race bike with a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC four-stroke single-cylinder engine and a 5-speed transmission. For 2025, it gets the CRF450R’s new chassis, suspension and engine. Measured power is 54.6 hp on a dyno. The Works Edition adds race-focused equipment including a Hinson clutch basket and cover, Yoshimura exhaust with a stainless-steel header and titanium muffler, Twin Air air filter, hand-polished cylinder ports, dedicated ignition and injection mapping, D.I.D DirtStar LT-X rims and D.I.D DM2 gold chain. It has a 37.8 in seat, weighs 249 lb curb and offers 12.2 in of front travel and 12.4 in rear. Honda Selectable Torque Control, HRC Launch Control and a titanium fuel tank are standard.

Who it's for

This bike is for experienced motocross racers and closed-course riders who want a high-performance 450 for track practice or competition. Its 54.6 hp measured output and 37.8 in seat suit riders comfortable managing substantial power and a tall motocross chassis. It is not street legal in the US, so it is for track use rather than public-road riding.

Quick facts

  • The 2025 Honda CRF450RWE has a 450cc fuel-injected 4-stroke engine, a 5-speed gearbox and electric start.
  • The 2025 CRF450RWE weighs 249 lb ready to ride and has a 37.8 in seat height.
  • The 2025 CRF450RWE runs 80/100-21 front and 120/80-19 rear tires.
  • The 2025 CRF450RWE takes 1.1 US qt (1.0 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 6 races or about 15 hours.
  • The 2025 CRF450RWE listed at $12,599 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

2025 Honda CRF450RWE photos

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2025 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)
54.6 hp at the rear wheel
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
37.8″
Ground clearance
13.1″
Wheelbase
58.3″
Width
32.6″
Height
49.8″
Length
85.9″
Curb weight
249 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
27.3°
Trail
4.5″

Suspension

Front
49mm 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
Fully adjustable Showa single shock with Pro-Link system
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

2025 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
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 nuts
32 ft‑lb (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)

Parts that fit the 2025 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.

2025 Honda CRF450RWE vs 2024

New for 2025: It gets the CRF450R's new chassis, suspension and engine. Of the specs below, the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE has a $100 higher MSRP and is 4 lb heavier, compared with the 2024 model.

Spec20242025Changed
MSRP$12,499$12,599Changed
Displacement450ccSame
Curb weight245 lb249 lbChanged
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

Honda CRF450RWE FAQ

  1. What engine does the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE have?

    It has a 450 cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected SOHC four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a 5-speed transmission.

  2. How much power does the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE make?

    It measured 54.6 hp on a dyno.

  3. How tall is the seat on the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE?

    The seat height is 37.8 in.

  4. What is the curb weight of the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE?

    Its curb weight is 249 lb.

  5. How much suspension travel does the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE have?

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

  6. How much fuel does the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE hold?

    The fuel capacity is 1.7 gal.

  7. What engine oil does the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE use?

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

  8. Is the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE street legal in the US?

    No, it is not street legal in the US.

  9. What is the price of the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE?

    Its MSRP was $12,599.

  10. How is the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE different from the CRF450R?

    The Works Edition has a Hinson clutch basket and cover, Yoshimura exhaust with a stainless-steel header and titanium muffler, Twin Air air filter, hand-polished cylinder ports, dedicated ignition and injection mapping, D.I.D DirtStar LT-X rims and D.I.D DM2 gold chain, among other upgrades. It also has Kashima-coated fork tubes, titanium-nitride-coated fork legs, a titanium-oxide-coated 18 mm shock shaft and a hand-operated fork compression adjuster. Rear travel is 12.4 in vs 12.2 in, and MSRP was $12,599 vs $9,699.

  11. What size tires does the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE use?

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

  12. What spark plug does the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE take?

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

  13. What chain and sprockets does the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE use?

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

  14. Is the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE different from the 2024 model?

    Yes. New for 2025: It gets the CRF450R's new chassis, suspension and engine. Among the main specs, the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE has a $100 higher MSRP and is 4 lb heavier, compared with the 2024 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 .