Look up any of Honda->ke291's esteemed line of racing bikes and there's a good chance that you'll stumble across the CRF450R->ke1789 and the unique history it possesses despite having been in the market for the last couple of years.
Introduced as an all-new and lighter bike with fuel injection in 2009, the CRF450R earned overwhelming praise, winning in AMA racing and also winning a host of comparison tests and bike of the year awards.
The production version of the CRF450R has upheld the bike's already legendary history and the 2012 model offers no hint of slowing down the momentum the bike has achieved in short time.
For the 2012 model, Honda added a slew of features to the bike, including stiffer fork outer tubes and front axle collars that bring a more solid feel to the front end, stiffer fork springs, revised suspension settings on the front and rear, plus a new shock linkage that produces improved tracking, more precise handling and added rider confidence over rough terrain. New foot pegs are also wider and longer, thus enhancing rider support while a new chain roller adds durability.
As for the powertrain, the 2012 CRF450R comes with a 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine with a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system that controls fuel injection with remarkable precision, producing amazing drive right off the bottom while delivering a super-strong mid-range punch and an even stronger rush of top-end power.
Find out more about the Honda CRF450R's specs after the jump. } }
2012 Honda CRF450R
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- Model: 2012 Honda CRF450R
- Engine/Motor: liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
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Specifications
Model |
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 |
PGM-FI, 46mm throttle body |
Ignition |
Full transistor with electronic advance |
Transmission |
Close-ratio five-speed |
Final Drive |
#520 chain; 13T/48T |
Suspension Front |
48mm inverted KYB Air-Oil-Separate (AOS) with rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel |
Suspension Rear |
Pro-Link KYB single shock with spring preload, rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed and high-speed; 12.5 inches travel |
Brakes Front |
Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper |
Brakes Rear |
Single 240mm disc |
Tires Front |
Dunlop MX51 80/100-21 |
Tires Rear |
Dunlop MX51 120/80-19 |
Wheelbase |
58.7 inches |
Rake (Caster Angle) |
27° 05' |
Trail |
116mm (4.57 inches) |
Seat Height |
37.6 inches |
Ground Clearance |
13.1 inches |
Fuel Capacity |
1.5 gallons |
Color |
Red |
Curb Weight |
238 |