How many gears does the 2026 Honda CRF450RX have?

Name: 2026 Honda CRF450RX
Brand: Honda

The 2026 Honda CRF450RX has a Gearbox of Constant-mesh 5-speed; manual.

Honda CRF450RX - 2026 Specifications and Reviews

The 2026 Honda CRF450RX is a versatile off-road machine engineered for serious trail riders and enduro enthusiasts seeking reliable performance. Its 449.8cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine delivers responsive power with excellent fuel efficiency, while the fully adjustable Showa suspension and Pro-Link rear system provide exceptional handling across varied terrain. Known for durability and user-friendly characteristics, this bike excels in both technical trail work and long-distance enduro competition.

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Engine and Transmission Specifications
Final Drive	#520 sealed chain; 13T/50T
Clutch	Multiplate wet, hydraulically actuated (6 springs, 8 plates)
Gearbox	Constant-mesh 5-speed; manual
Starting	Push-button electric starter
Ignition	DC-CDI
Induction	Programmed fuel-injection system (PGM-FI); 44mm throttle bore
Compression Ratio	13.5:1
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Valves Per Cylinder	Unicam® OHC, four-valve; 38mm intake, steel; 31mm exhaust, steel
Engine Type	449.8cc liquid-cooled 10º single-cylinder four-stroke

Physical measures and capacities
Wet Weight	256 lbs.
Fuel Capacity	2.1 gal.
Wheelbase	58.2 in.
Seat Height	37.7 in.
Ground Clearance	13.1 in.
Overall Height	50.4 in.
Overall Width	33.0 in.
Overall Length	85.6 in.
Honda CRF450RX dimensions and frame
Trail	4.6 in. (116mm)
Rake	27.5deg
Rear Tyre	Dunlop Geomax AT81 120/90-18 w/ tube
Front Tyre	Dunlop Geomax AT81 90/90-21 w/ tube
Rear Brakes	1-piston caliper hydraulic; single 240mm disc
Front Brakes	2-piston caliper (30mm, 27mm) hydraulic; single 260mm disc
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock w/ 12.1 in. travel
Front Suspension	49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork w/ 12.2 in. travel
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

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.