The Honda CRF450X is an off-road motorcycle made by Honda Motor Company. It currently has a 450 cc (27 cu in) liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. First offered in 2005,[2] the CRF450X shares very little with the CRF450R motocrosser.[1]
The CRF450X has seen massive success in the Baja 1000, seeing 11 victories and another 5 wins in the Baja 500.[3] Approximately 27,000 CRF450Xs have sold since October 2018.[3]
First generation: 2005-2007
The 2005 featured a wide-ratio transmission, electric start,[4] and an 18-inch rear wheel.[2]
Second generation: 2008-2017
For the 2008 model year, the CRF450X received a steering damper, smaller fuel tank, and a revised accelerator pump.[2]
Third generation: 2019-Present
For the 2019 model year, the CRF450X was an all new design, receiving fuel injection,[2] and a new CRF450R-based motor and chassis. CRF450X revisions to the motor include more crank mass & revised piston shape.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Honda CRF450X: The X-Files".
- ^ a b c d "2017 Honda CRF450X Test: Farewell to the Carb". 15 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d "2019 Honda CRF450X First Ride Review".
- ^ "Honda CRF450X Review 2005". 11 May 2005.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "2008 Honda CRF450X Specifications". 6 September 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "2020 Honda CRF450X".