2019 Honda CRF450X: First Look
Cycle News Staff | May 23, 2018
2019 Honda CRF450X: First Look – The CRF450X gets a huge update for 2019. It’s basically an RX that is California green-sticker legal. It also gets head and tail lights, meter, an aluminum sidestand and wide-ratio six-speed transmission.
It is expected to be in the dealerships in October with a $9799 MSRP.
2019 Honda CRF450X: First Look
Here is what Honda has to say about the 2019 Honda CRF450X:
Having featured heavily in Honda-mounted teams winning 20 of the last 21 Baja 1000s, the CRF450X gets a complete overhaul for 2019, injecting the DNA of the modern CRF platform into a true off-road machine suitable for year-round racing and trail riding. With off-road appropriate features like a sidestand, 18-inch rear wheel, headlight, and sealed chain, the CRF450X is ready for desert expanses or tight woods.
Key Features
- Lightweight, 2.0 gallon titanium fuel tank offers good range
- Aluminum sidestand facilitates trailside stops
- 18-inch rear wheel enables tall tire sidewall for optimum traction in technical
conditions
- Lightweight, compact digital meter with black characters on a white liquid-crystal
background is easily legible while riding
- Off-road-ready, emissions-compliant muffler with spark arrestor
- Endless sealed chain withstands the elements
- Lightweight, compact halogen headlight and LED taillight extend riding time
Engine/Drivetrain
- 449.7cc Unicam® engine specially tailored for off-road riding
- Finger rocker arm contributes to compact layout, while its dedicated design attains off-road-appropriate power characteristics. DLC surface treatment reduces friction
- Dedicated valve timing for smooth power delivery in technical riding
- High crank inertia (up 12% over CRF450R) for tractable power delivery in technical
terrain
- 12.0:1 compression ratio
- New piston with three-ring design
- Wide-ratio six-speed transmission is ready for a wide variety of off-road terrain.
Construction from high-strength material ensures durability in demanding conditions
- Special clutch design enables light lever pull. Primary damper mechanism with friction springs suppresses engine torque fluctuations for smooth running
- Large-capacity radiators with high heat-exchange efficiency for strong performance
in demanding off-road conditions
- ECU with dedicated settings
- Specially developed exhaust system with optimized pipe length and diameter for excellent responsiveness at low rpm
Chassis/Suspension
- Aluminum twin-spar frame designed for nimble yet stable handling on trails
- Subframe designed for optimum rigidity during off-road riding
- 49mm Showa fork with dedicated settings for challenging terrain
- CRF450R-inspired front brake but with dedicated master cylinder and hose for off-
road-appropriate braking performance
- Lightweight lithium-ion battery with increased capacity compared to CRF450R, to
power lighting
- Front and rear sprockets feature damper system for smooth, quiet running
- Fuel-tank cap with cut-off valve prevents fuel from flowing out of tank if the bike is on its side
- Easily accessible electronic component box on left side of frame
- Gray metallic Renthal handlebar with red pad
- Compact, lightweight handlebar switches
- In-mold graphics last long and are resistant to peeling caused by washing or abrasion
- Fork protectors are shaped to prevent damage in off-road riding
- Dunlop MX52 tires provide excellent traction and feel in wide range of conditions
2019 Honda CRF450X: First Look
- Color: Red
- Target Price: $9,799
- Availability: October
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2019 Honda CRF450X: First Look
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CRF450X |
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| ENGINE |
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| Type |
449.7cc liquid-cooled 10o single-cylinder four-stroke |
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| Valve Train |
Unicam® OHC, four-valve |
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| Bore x Stroke |
96.0mm x 62.1mm |
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| Compression Ratio |
12.0:1 |
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| Induction |
Programmed fuel-injection system (PGM-FI); 46mm throttle bore |
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| Ignition |
Full transistorized |
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| Starter |
Push-button electric starter |
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| Transmission |
Constant-mesh 6-speed return; manual |
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| Clutch |
Multiplate wet (6 springs) |
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| Final Drive |
#520 sealed chain |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| Front |
49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork |
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| Rear |
Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock |
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| BRAKES |
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| Front |
2-piston hydraulic; single 260mm disc |
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| Rear |
2-piston hydraulic; single 240mm disc |
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| TIRES |
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| Front |
Dunlop Geomax AT81 80/100-21 w/ tube |
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| Rear |
Dunlop Geomax AT81 110/100-18 w/ tube |
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| MEASUREMENTS |
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| Rake (Caster Angle) |
28°06′ |
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| Trail |
116mm (4.6 in.) |
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| Length |
85.9 in. |
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| Width |
32.6 in. |
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| Height |
50.1 in. |
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| Ground Clearance |
12.7 in. |
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| Seat Height |
37.4 in. |
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| Wheelbase |
58.8 in. |
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| Fuel Capacity |
2.01 gal. |
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| Color |
Red |
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| Curb Weight* |
275 lbs. |
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2019 Honda CRF450X: First Look
