HONDA CRF450R (2010-2011) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CRF450R was a racing motocross motorcycle powered by a 450cc four-stroke engine. It debuted in 2002 to replace the Honda CR250R and has been manufactured for over six generations.

In 2010, the Japanese maker released the Honda CRF450R, a motocross machine part of the third generation. The 2010 model year came in the same shape and form as the previous one, packing the same characteristics without any changes.

Power-wise, the 2009 Honda CRF450R's heartbeat was set by a 449cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted under the fuel tank. It was fed by a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system and delivered 55 hp at 9,000 rpm and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a high-mounted exhaust system, a single seat, a high-mounted front fender, an aluminum frame, a dual-sided aluminum swingarm, and wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires.

For suspension, the bike packed a 48 mm inverted KYB adjustable telescopic fork on the front with 310 mm of travel and a Pro-Link swingarm tied to a KYB adjustable shock on the rear with 320 mm of travel.

The bike's braking system remained unchanged. It packed a 240 mm brake disc clamped by a dual-piston caliper on the front and a single 240 mm brake disc on the rear, which provided optimum braking power.