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Comfort

• FACTORY HANDGUARDS: Handguards come pre-installed from the factory, fully integrated, and color-matched to the bike. They attach to the control-lever pivots and are vented.
• FUEL MILEAGE METER: The fuel mileage meter displays current and average fuel mileage and fuel consumption and can show measurements in miles or kilometers. It's located in the same digital display area as the speedometer.
• GEAR-DRIVEN COUNTERBALANCER: The gear-driven counterbalancer serves a dual purpose: it reduces vibration and drives the water pump.
• SIDESTAND: A sidestand may seem like no big thing, but take a look at this one. Tucked up high and out of the way, this forged alloy piece is just another example of how this bike gets it right.
• SUPERIOR ERGONOMICS: Placing the rider’s legs at the narrowest part of the frame helps improve comfort and handling.

Convenience

• ELECTRIC START: An electric start system ensures easy starting in all conditions. The electric starter also drives the clutch side of the crankshaft to provide superior lubrication to the starter gears while producing a narrow engine with a short, strong crank.

Engineering

• WIDE-RATIO SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION: Similar to the 450X, the 450RL features a six-speed wide-ratio gearbox. This allows for the low gear to be excellent in slow, tight situations and a high gear that is tall enough for highway riding to the next trailhead or gas stop.
• DUAL RADIATORS: The CRF450RL’s dual radiators feature a refined core area for superior heat dissipation compared with conventional dual-radiator designs. A coolant recovery tank is located in front of the engine between the frame downtubes for improved center of mass, and the tank is protected by a skid plate.
• ELECTRIC FAN: This bike is designed for all terrains and comes equipped with an electric fan to cool the engine.
• FINAL-DRIVE SPROCKET DAMPER: Designed to keep your bike quieter while not adding weight, the unique dampened drive sprocket is another example of this bike's innovative engineering.
• INERTIA-TUNED CRANK: The crank has 13% more inertia than the one used in the 450R, designed to smooth out the power delivery for increased traction and user-friendliness in technical situations.
• LED HEADLIGHT: This bike has all-LED lighting, including the headlight, which reduces weight on the front end. The lighting pattern is designed for on- and off-road situations.
• LED TAILLIGHT: The rear fender of the vehicle includes an integrated LED taillight that is designed to be light, compact, and rigid.
• LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: The battery is light, compact, and offers excellent performance. This is just another small part of why this bike performs as well as it does.
• SKID PLATE: The factory skid plate is light, yet it also offers the kind of engine and lower-frame protection that serious riders demand on a machine like this.
• TITANIUM FUEL TANK: The premium titanium tank can hold up to 2.0 gallons. It is both lightweight and durable.

Handling

• 18-INCH REAR WHEEL: The 18-inch rear wheel provides an excellent range of tire options for both on- and off-road use.
• IRC GP TIRES: The tires are designed to provide excellent traction for both on- and off-road use while featuring a long life span.
• LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY: The Unicam® engine, compact in size, and Honda’s focus on center-of-mass engineering maintain a low center of gravity. This results in a lighter bike that's easier to handle.
• TWIN-SPAR CHASSIS: Excellent handling results from the twin-spar aluminum frame, which is lightweight and rigid. The chassis geometry has been specifically chosen for its responsiveness and is wider than the standard MX frame to accommodate the wide-ratio six-speed transmission.
• WORKS-STYLE FRONT BRAKE: Impressive stopping power is the result of a lightweight 260mm front disc and compact twin-piston front brake caliper, while anodized aluminum brake pistons minimize unsprung weight for improved handling and turning.
• WORKS-STYLE REAR BRAKE: The HRC works-type rear brake system uses a 240mm brake rotor along with an integrated master cylinder and fluid reservoir. This setup increases durability by eliminating the need for a separate reservoir and hose.

Performance

• 450CC UNICAM® ENGINE: The Unicam® cylinder-head engine is a hybrid design based on our championship-winning CRF450R. It is lighter, has a lower center of gravity, and a higher compression ratio than the previous generation, all designed to improve the outright power and performance.
• FUEL INJECTION: This bike has a proven fuel injection system that offers excellent torque and spot-on metering and response, especially in the critical low-rpm range. It also compensates automatically for elevation and weather changes.
• TITANIUM INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES: Lightweight titanium intake and exhaust valves permit the use of smaller valve springs, reducing overall engine height and decreasing engine weight.

Styling

• WORKS MX STYLING: The “RL” looks like our MX bikes because it’s derived from them—the smooth bodywork makes it easy to move around, and the in-mold graphics look cool and are durable, too.

Versatility

• FULLY STREET LEGAL & OFF-ROAD CAPABLE: Street-legal in all 50 states, this motorcycle is equipped with a catalytic converter and can be ridden off-road almost anywhere. You can ride it on public lands, roads, and state and national parks. Plus, you won't need to haul your bike to the trailhead.