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

Specifications
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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