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HondaCRF450X’112011

SuzukiRM-Z450’232023

GasGasMC 450F’242024

449CC

449CC

450CC

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Where they ride

CRF450X ’11: Trail, Woods, Desert

RM-Z450 ’23: Track

MC 450F ’24: Track

Terrain

Key numbers

Displacement

449 cc

450 cc

Power

—

50.9 hp

54.7 hp

Weight

269 lb

247 lb

228 lbWin

Seat height

37.9 in

37.8 in

37.6 in

Ground clearance

13.6 inWin

13 in

13.5 in

Front travel

12.4 inWin

12 in

12.2 in

Rear travel

12.4 inWin

11.8 in

Wheelbase

58.2 in

58.3 in

58.8 in

Fuel capacity

1.9 gal

1.66 gal

2.09 galWin

MSRP

—

$8,999

$10,399

Engine

Displacement449cc449cc450cc

Stroke4-stroke4-stroke4-stroke

Fuel systemCarburetorFuel injectionFuel injection

Bore × stroke96 × 62.1 mm96 × 62.1 mm95 × 63.4 mm

Compression12.0:112.5:113.6:1

CoolingLiquidLiquidLiquid

ConfigurationSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinder

Valve trainSOHCDOHCSOHC

Valves444

Oil chamber—Single—

Engine oil—1.2 US qt (1.1 L)1.3 US qt (1.2 L)

Oil type—10W-4010W-50

Coolant—1.2 US qt (1.1 L)1.00 US qt (0.95 L)

Power (measured)—50.9 hp at the rear wheel54.7 hp at the rear wheel

Clutch

Type—Wet multiplateWet multiplate

ActuationCableCableHydraulic

Assist—None (standard clutch)None (standard clutch)

Spring——Diaphragm

Brand——Braktec

Drivetrain

StartingElectric and kickKickElectric

Transmission5-speed5-speed5-speed

Chain size520520520

Chain links—114—

Front sprocket13T13T13T

Rear sprocket51T50T51T

Dimensions

Seat height37.9″37.8″37.6″

Ground clearance13.6″13″13.5″

Wheelbase58.2″58.3″58.8″

Width32.3″32.9″—

Height50.1″49.6″—

Length85.7″85.6″—

Curb weight269 lb247 lb—

Fuel capacity1.9 gal1.66 gal2.09 gal

Weight without fuel——228 lb

Price & warranty

Destination charge——$650

Colors—Champion Yellow No. 2Red

Warranty3 months - parts onlyNone · not applicable—

Equipment

LED taillightStandard——

MX-Tuner 2.0—Standard—

Traction management system—Standard—

Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control (S-HAC)—Standard—

Engine protectors—Standard—

Renthal aluminum handlebar—Standard—

Frame & steering

Frame material—AluminumChromoly

Architecture—PerimeterCentral tube

Rake27.3°27.8°26.1°

Trail4.53″4.72″—

Suspension

Front47mm Showa inverted leading-axle twin chamber cartridge-type telescopic forkInverted telescopic fork, coil spring, oil dampedWP XACT AER

Front travel12.4″12″12.2″

RearPro-Link with Showa damperLink-type shock, coil spring, oil dampedWP XACT LDS

Rear travel12.4″12.4″11.8″

Wheels & tires

Front wheel21″21″21″

Rear wheel18″19″19″

Front tire80/100-2180/100-21 51M, tube type80/100-21 M/C 51M TT

Rear tire110/100-18110/90-19 62M, tube type110/90-19 M/C 62M TT

Brakes

Front disc240 mm270 mm260 mm

Rear disc240 mm240 mm220 mm

Stock features

Skid plateYesYesNo

Street legal (US)—NoNo

Battery / electrical

BatteryYesNoYes

Chemistry——Lithium

Voltage——12V

Capacity——2 Ah

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