Honda CRF450X 2027
Trail / Enduro / Cross Country / Woods

450cc
4-stroke
275lb
Curb weight
37.9in
Seat height
12in
Front travel
6spd
Gearbox
2027 Honda CRF450X overview
The 2027 Honda CRF450X is a four-stroke off-road bike for trail, enduro, cross-country and woods riding. Its 450cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine has a SOHC four-valve layout and works with a wide-ratio six-speed transmission. Suspension is a 49mm inverted Showa fork with 12.0 inches of travel and a Pro-Link Showa rear shock with 11.8 inches; the aluminum perimeter frame carries a 21-inch front wheel and an 18-inch rear wheel.
For 2027, updates include Honda’s tricolor HRC livery, the CRF450RL’s headlight and visor, and SS37 fork oil in place of SS17. Standard equipment includes a spark arrester, handguards, sidestand, and LED headlight and taillight. The CRF450X is California Green-Sticker compliant.
Who it's for
This bike suits experienced off-road riders who want a full-size 450cc machine for trails, woods, enduro routes, or cross-country riding. Its six-speed transmission, 18-inch rear wheel, and long-travel suspension fit varied off-road terrain, from tight wooded paths to more open routes. The 37.9-inch seat height makes it a better fit for riders comfortable managing a tall dirt bike than for beginners seeking a low-seat trail bike.
Quick facts
- The 2027 Honda CRF450X has a 450cc fuel-injected 4-stroke engine, a 6-speed gearbox and electric start.
- The 2027 CRF450X weighs 275 lb ready to ride and has a 37.9 in seat height.
- The 2027 CRF450X runs 80/100-21 front and 110/100-18 rear tires.
- The 2027 CRF450X lists at $9,999 (US MSRP).
2027 Honda CRF450X specifications
Engine
- Displacement
- 450cc
- Stroke
- 4-stroke
- Fuel system
- Fuel injection
- Bore × stroke
- 96 × 62.1 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Configuration
- Single-cylinder
- Valve train
- SOHC
- Valves
- 4
Drivetrain
- Starting
- Electric
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Chain size
- 520
- Front sprocket
- 13T
- Rear sprocket
- 51T
Dimensions
- Seat height
- 37.9″
- Ground clearance
- 13.1″
- Wheelbase
- 58.7″
- Curb weight
- 275 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 2 gal
Price & warranty
- Destination charge
- $600
- Colors
- Red
Equipment
- Spark arrester
- Standard
- Handguards
- Standard
- Sidestand
- Standard
- LED headlight and taillight
- Standard
Frame & steering
- Frame material
- Aluminum
- Architecture
- Perimeter
- Rake
- 27.6°
- Trail
- 5.6″
Suspension
- Front
- 49mm inverted Showa fork
- Front travel
- 12″
- Rear
- Pro-Link Showa single shock
- Rear travel
- 11.8″
Wheels & tires
- Front wheel
- 21″
- Rear wheel
- 18″
- Front tire
- Dunlop MX52; 80/100-21
- Rear tire
- Dunlop MX52; 110/100-18
Brakes
- Front disc
- 260 mm
- Rear disc
- 240 mm
Battery / electrical
- Battery
- Yes
- Chemistry
- Lithium
Parts that fit the 2027 Honda CRF450X
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.
Oil filterHiflofiltro HF116from $7.07 · 11 stores- eBay · level10performanceCheapest$7.07 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · apex*racing$11.64 ↗$3.69 + $7.95 ship
- Sportbike Track Gear$3.91 ↗+ shipping (others: ~$8.25)
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- MRP Motorsports$4.08 ↗+ shipping (others: ~$8.25)
- Bob's Cycle Supply$12.33 ↗$4.34 + $7.99 ship
- Koup's Cycle Shop$4.34 ↗+ shipping (others: ~$8.25)
- Witchdoctors$12.59 ↗$4.34 + $8.25 ship
- RevZilla.com$12.98 ↗$4.99 + $7.99 ship
- Faster Minis$13.33 ↗$4.34 + $8.99 ship
- Partzilla.com$13.92 ↗$3.97 + $9.95 ship
- eBay · steamboat-powersports$16.98 ↗$6.99 + $9.99 ship
Part number HF116: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: Hiflofiltro's fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CRF450 X-, 2026 (Hiflo hasn't listed 2027 yet; same generation)
Air filterHiflofiltro HFF1034from $28.07 · 5 stores- Partzilla.comCheapest$28.07 ↗$18.12 + $9.95 ship
- Chaparral Motorsports$31.23 ↗$21.24 + $9.99 ship
- Motorcycle Tire Center$32.37 ↗$22.42 + $9.95 ship
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Part number HFF1034: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: Hiflofiltro's fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CRF450 X-, 2026 (Hiflo hasn't listed 2027 yet; same generation)
Front brake padsEBC FA185from $29.99 · 20 storesStores sell this pad in different compounds, labelled on each store where it says. Sintered lasts longest; for the same feel, buy the same kind front and rear.
- eBayCheapest · Sintered$29.99 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · rockcottonSintered$32.00 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · powersportusaSintered$35.90 ↗Free shipping
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- Envision TuningSintered$39.97 ↗Free shipping
- Cycles R UsSintered$42.99 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · Cycles R Us, LtdSintered$42.99 ↗Free shipping
- ZMPerformanceCarbon X$36.02 ↗+ shipping (others: ~$7.00)
- eBay · msa_directOrganic$43.87 ↗Free shipping
- Bob's Cycle SupplySintered$43.98 ↗$35.99 + $7.99 ship
- MX LockerSintered$37.86 ↗+ shipping (others: ~$7.00)
- MotoSport.comCarbon X$45.02 ↗$38.02 + $7.00 ship
- Sportbike Track GearCarbon X$38.02 ↗+ shipping (others: ~$7.00)
- UnitedMotorsports.comSintered$47.96 ↗$39.97 + $7.99 ship
- Speed AddictsSintered$47.96 ↗$39.97 + $7.99 ship
- Motorcycle Tire CenterCarbon X$47.97 ↗$38.02 + $9.95 ship
- Red Plate PowersportsSintered$48.97 ↗$39.97 + $9.00 ship
- Summit RacingCarbon X$48.98 ↗$34.99 + $13.99 ship
- O'Reilly Auto PartsCarbon X$49.99 ↗Free shipping
- RevZilla.comSintered$50.06 ↗$42.07 + $7.99 ship
- Misguided Co$56.99 ↗$47.99 + $9.00 ship
Part number FA185: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: EBC brake pad buyer's guide
Their listing: HONDA CRF 450 X, 2005–2021 (not listed for 2027 yet; the same generation)
Front sprocketJT Sprockets 13-tooth steel sprocketfrom $22.64 · 2 stores13 teeth, the same as the bike came with from the factory. Some stores sell JT's self-cleaning version (part number ending SC): it fits the same.
- Bob's Cycle SupplyCheapest$22.64 ↗$14.65 + $7.99 ship
- Randakk's Cycle Shakk$28.65 ↗$13.19 + $15.46 ship
Part number JTF1345.13: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CRF450 X-, 2026 (JT hasn't listed 2027 yet; the same sprockets (same generation), with the tooth counts from our specs)
Rear sprocketJT Sprockets 51-tooth self-cleaning sprocketfrom $39.49 · 6 stores51 teeth, the same as the bike came with from the factory. JT makes this size only in its self-cleaning version (mud-relief cuts): it fits the same.
- MX LockerCheapest$39.49 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · cascade_lakes_motorsports$40.34 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · mxstuf4u$40.99 ↗Free shipping
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Part number JTR210.51SC: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CRF450 X-, 2026 (JT hasn't listed 2027 yet; the same sprockets (same generation), with the tooth counts from our specs)
ChainD.I.D 520 VX3 sealed chain, 114 linksfrom $136.04 · 6 storesJT lists 114 links for this bike: count the links on your chain to be sure, and pick that length at the store.
- MojoMotoSport.comCheapest$136.04 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · bombaybusa$136.80 ↗Free shipping
- Cycle Gear$148.83 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CRF450 X-, 2026 (JT hasn't listed 2027 yet; the same sprockets (same generation), with the tooth counts from our specs)
Tires
Stock sizes, from the maker's manual.
Front tireDunlop Geomax AT81 80/100-21from $116.99 · 2 storesStock size for this bike
Fit from: Size from the maker's manual; tire model is our pick
Rear tireDunlop Geomax AT81 110/100-18from $89.98 · 5 storesStock size for this bike
- Armageddon Turbo & PerformanceCheapest$89.98 ↗$75.99 + $13.99 ship
- The D Zone$133.99 ↗Free shipping
- Cycle Gear$145.99 ↗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 $26.59 · 16 stores- PartsGiantCheapest$26.59 ↗Free shipping
- Motorhelmets$28.95 ↗Free shipping
- Dillon Accessories$30.95 ↗Free shipping
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- eBay · chromeworld$34.25 ↗Free shipping
- tmbrmoto.com$34.50 ↗$28.00 + $6.50 ship
- Rocky Mountain ATV/MC$34.86 ↗$27.86 + $7.00 ship
- eBay · mountainmerchants$35.00 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · americanbazzarshop$36.95 ↗$30.95 + $6.00 ship
- SistersMoto$37.86 ↗$27.86 + $10.00 ship
- eBay · hayesmx301$38.05 ↗$30.95 + $7.10 ship
- Chaparral Motorsports$38.94 ↗$30.95 + $7.99 ship
- RevZilla.com$38.94 ↗$30.95 + $7.99 ship
- Cycle Gear$38.94 ↗$30.95 + $7.99 ship
- eBay · mxpowerplay$39.78 ↗Free shipping
- Vamoose Gear$40.81 ↗$31.99 + $8.82 ship
- H&S Motorsports$54.89 ↗$30.95 + $23.94 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
Their listing: HONDA CRF 450R/450X, 2002–2024 (the guide's rows end 2024; same generation)
Not listed yet: Engine oil, spark plug, battery and rear brake pads. We only list a part once its maker names it for this bike, so we don't guess.
Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Nov 1, 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.
2027 Honda CRF450X vs 2026
New for 2027: Honda's tricolor HRC livery, the CRF450RL's headlight and visor, and SS37 fork oil (was SS17). None of the specs below changed from the 2026 model.
| Spec | 2026 | 2027 | Changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9,999 | Same | |
| Curb weight | 275 lb | Same | |
| Seat height | 37.9 in | Same | |
| Front travel | 12 in | Same | |
| Rear travel | 11.8 in | Same | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | Same | |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 | Same | |
| Rear tire | 110/100-18 | Same |
2027 Honda CRF450X photos
Honda CRF450X FAQ
What engine does the 2027 Honda CRF450X have?
It has a 450cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a SOHC four-valve layout.
What transmission does the 2027 Honda CRF450X have?
It has a wide-ratio six-speed manual transmission.
What is the seat height of the 2027 Honda CRF450X?
The seat height is 37.9 inches.
How much does the 2027 Honda CRF450X weigh?
Curb weight is 275 lb, including standard equipment, required fluids, and a full fuel tank.
How much suspension travel does the 2027 Honda CRF450X have?
The front fork has 12.0 inches of travel, and the rear shock has 11.8 inches.
How much fuel does the 2027 Honda CRF450X hold?
Fuel capacity is 2.0 gallons.
Is the 2027 Honda CRF450X California Green-Sticker compliant?
Yes, the CRF450X is California Green-Sticker compliant.
How much does the 2027 Honda CRF450X cost?
The MSRP is $9,999, plus a $600 destination charge.
What size tires does the 2027 Honda CRF450X use?
80/100-21 front and 110/100-18 rear.
What chain and sprockets does the 2027 Honda CRF450X use?
A 520 chain on a 13-tooth front and 51-tooth rear sprocket.
Is the 2027 Honda CRF450X different from the 2026 model?
Yes. New for 2027: Honda's tricolor HRC livery, the CRF450RL's headlight and visor, and SS37 fork oil (was SS17). None of the main specs changed from the 2026 model.
Other Honda CRF450X model years
Specs from Honda's product literature and Honda's website. Updated .