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Honda CRF450RX - 2017 Specifications and Reviews
The 2017 Honda CRF450RX is a dual-sport enduro bike engineered for serious off-road enthusiasts who demand versatility across varied terrain. Built on a proven platform with advanced suspension featuring adjustable Showa damping and Pro-Link rear shock, it excels in both competition and trail riding. Known for reliable performance and excellent handling, it delivers the durability Honda is famous for in a capable middle-weight package.
General information | |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Year | 2017 |
| Model | Honda CRF450RX |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | #520 T-ring-sealed chain; 13T/51T |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Full transistorized with electronic advance |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 96.0 x 62.0 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression | 13.5:1 |
| Engine details | Titanium Intake Valves |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Dunlop Geomax tires |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear tyre | 120/90-18 |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear wheel travel | 312 mm (12.3 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link® Showa single shock with adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 49mm inverted Showa fork with rebound and compression damping adjustability |
| Trail | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.2° |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, aluminium twin-spar |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.60 litres (0.42 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 8.33 litres (2.20 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,476 mm (58.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 328 mm (12.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 960 mm (37.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 118.4 kg (261.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Model ID: CRF450RX. |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Color options | Red |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Track55%
City10%
Cornering75%
Daily Riding15%
Touring20%
Passenger5%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a serious off-road weapon best suited to intermediate through expert riders who already have dirt bike experience, not a first-ever motorcycle. |
| Purpose | Built for cross-country and hard enduro-style off-road riding, with the durability and lighting/spark arrestor considerations typical of a closed-course and trail-legal race bike rather than street commuting. |
| Rider Fit | The tall 37.7-inch seat height, 256-lb wet weight, and aggressive ergonomics demand good rider fitness, leg length, and confidence standing and shifting body weight on rough terrain. |
| Character | It has the raw, high-strung feel of a factory-style motocross-derived engine tuned for tractable power delivery over rocks, roots, and trails, rewarding an aggressive, active riding style. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the right choice for new riders, commuters, highway travel, two-up riding, or anyone wanting a comfortable, low-maintenance daily street bike. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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