HONDA CRF450R (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2011, Honda released the Honda CRF450R, a motocross motorcycle part of the third generation, which came with a new Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system. It was in the tenth consecutive production year and packed the same characteristics as the previous one.

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.

For suspension, the motorcycle 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 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.

As for power, the 2011 Honda CRF450R's soul was brought to life 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.

In the aesthetic department, the 2011 Honda CRF450R was set in motion 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.