Honda's new CRF 450R


Honda announced 2009 CRF450R with a brand-new engine with electronic fuel injection, developed concurrently with an entirely new rolling chassis, work together to deliver 450-class-leading power along with 250-style handling.

Specifications

Engine

Model: 2009 CRF450R

Engine Type: 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke

Bore and Stroke: 96mm x 62.1mm

Compression Ratio: 12.0:1

Valve Train: Unicam, four-valve; 36mm intake, titanium; 30mm exhaust, steel

Induction: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 50mm throttle body

Ignition: Full Transistor with three-gear-position electronic advance

Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed

Suspension

Front: 48mm inverted Kayaba Air-Oil-Separate (AOS) with 16-position rebound and 18-position compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel

Rear: Pro-Link Kayaba single shock with spring preload, 20-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (18 positions) and high-speed (1-1/2 turns); 12.6 inches travel

Brakes

Front: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper

Rear: Single 240mm disc

Tyres

Front: 80/100-21

Rear: 120/80-19

Wheelbase: 58.7 inches

Rake (Caster Angle): 26° 52’

Trail: 114.2mm (4.5 inches)

Seat Height: 37.6 inches

Ground Clearance: 13.1 inches

Fuel Capacity: 1.5 gallons

Color: Red

Curb Weight: 234.8 pounds

Other Main Features

Kayaba front and rear suspension
Redesigned higher-capacity airbox improves filter access
Innovative exhaust system improves mass centralization
All new bodywork
All new lighter engine
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
All-new fifth generation aluminum frame features a longer swing arm, and a lower CG for improved acceleration and better front wheel traction

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