HONDA CRF450R (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese manufacturer released the Honda CRF450R, a motocross motorcycle in the last year of the third generation. It packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without any changes.

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.

The 2012 Honda CRF450R was powered 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.

Suspension-wise, 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.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle 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 performance.