2027 Honda CRF450R CRF450RV

Draped in , the 2027 Honda CRF450R shows up with the kind of race-day attitude that doesn’t need to shout—though it absolutely can when you crack the throttle. Built as a competition off-road machine, it’s happiest when the track is rough, the ruts are deep, and the only plan is “one more lap.”
At the heart of it all is a 449.5cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder that’s all business, spinning with a 13.8:1 compression ratio and breathing through four valves in an OHV setup. A 46mm fuel injector keeps things crisp and consistent, and it runs on regular gas while meeting CARB off-road emissions—because performance and responsibility don’t have to be strangers. Fire it up with the electric starter, click into the 5-speed manual, and let the chain drive translate every decision you make at the bars into dirt-flinging forward motion.
The CRF450R’s feel is shaped by an aluminum frame and aluminum wheels, keeping things light and responsive with a dry weight of 225 lb (about 228 lb wet)—the kind of numbers you appreciate the moment you start changing lines mid-corner. Up front, a Showa 49mm inverted fork with 12.2 inches of travel and adjustable rebound damping helps you charge hard without getting bucked around, while a steering damper keeps things calm when speed and chop try to start an argument. Out back, the Pro Link setup with a twin-sided aluminum swingarm delivers 12 inches of travel with adjustable preload and adjustable rebound, so you can dial it in for your track and your style.
Traction comes courtesy of Dunlop Geomax MX34 tires—80/100-21 front and 120/90-19 rear—mounted on D.I.D. rims. When it’s time to scrub speed, the 260mm front disc with a 2-piston caliper and the 240mm rear disc with a 1-piston caliper bring controlled braking into the conversation.
From the 37.5-inch seat height to the 13.1 inches of ground clearance, this is a one-seat, one-purpose machine—complete with practical protection like fork guards, frame and engine case guards, plus multiple rotor and disc covers. Add in a 1.9-gallon fuel capacity and a no-nonsense kickstand, and you’ve got a CRF450R that’s ready to look sharp in while it gets thoroughly dirty doing what it was built to do.