What category is the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE?

General information
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Category	Cross / motocross
Model year	2024
Model name	Honda CRF450RWE
Year	2025

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	Yoshimura Titanium Exhaust
Driveline	#520 Chain; 13T/49T
Clutch	Multi plate wet
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	DC-CDI
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. PGM-FI, 46mm downdraft throttle body
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x stroke	96.0 x 62.1 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches)
Compression	13.5:1
Top speed	170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Torque	48.0 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Power output	53.0 HP (38.7 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Engine details	38mm intake valve, 31mm exhaust
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	449.7 ccm (27.44 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	DID DirtStar LT-X rims. Dunlop MX33 tires
Rear brakes	Single disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
Diameter	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear tire	120/80-19
Front tire	80/100-21
Rear wheel travel	315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rear suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Front wheel travel	310 mm (12.2 inches)
Front suspension	49mm inverted Showa fork with rebound and compression damping adjustability.
Trail	114 mm (4.5 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	27.1°
Frame type	Aluminium twin tube

Physical measures and capacities
Oil capacity	1.80 litres (1.9 US quarts)
Fuel capacity	6.43 litres (1.70 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance	335 mm (13.2 inches)
Overall width	827 mm (32.6 inches)
Overall length	2191 mm (86.3 inches)
Overall height	1271 mm (50.0 inches)
Seat height	965 mm (38.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	111.1 kg (245.0 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
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Comments	Model id: CRF450RWE.
Electrical	12V 6Ah (10HR) battery.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Red

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

105.6 mph

Top Speed

Best For

Track98%

City5%

Cornering90%

Daily Riding8%

Touring5%

Passenger0%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a race-ready machine best suited to experienced or expert off-road riders comfortable with a tall, aggressive full-size motocross bike.
Purpose	Built purely for motocross and off-road competition, excelling at jumps, whoops, and hard-charging track or trail riding rather than any road use.
Rider Fit	The tall 37.8-inch seat height, 249-lb wet weight, and firm suspension demand strong rider fitness, confidence standing on the pegs, and good leg length.
Character	A sharp, high-strung, factory-inspired thumper that rewards aggressive input with explosive acceleration and razor-sharp cornering agility.
Not Ideal For	This bike is not for commuters, passengers, touring riders, or anyone seeking a comfortable, road-legal, or beginner-friendly machine.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2025 Honda CRF450RWE Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 965mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2025 Honda CRF450RWE, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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