New 2023 Honda CRF450RL

Building a great dual-sport bike has to be one of the toughest jobs in motorcycling, but also one of the most rewarding. And thats why were so proud of our Honda CRF450RL. When it comes to versatility and features, its way better than just a motocrosser with a license plate. And when it comes to off-road riding, it offers stellar performance where others compromise. Why is this bike so good? One reason is because we start with our CRF450X, with its six-speed transmission and excellent chassis geometry. And its not what weve added, but what we haventwhich is how weve kept the CRF450RL light and nimble. What you get is a true dirt bike that can handle a wide range of terrain, thats built for long-term reliability, and that lets you ride just about any trail or terrain a motorcycle can handleincluding pavement, which makes finding fuel (or lunch) a lot easier. So, ditch the pickup or the trailer: discover the world on a Honda CRF450RL.

Features may include:

• FULLY STREET LEGAL & OFF-ROAD CAPABLE

The CRF450RL is equipped with a catalytic converter and is fully street legal in all 50 statesand off-road capable just about anywhere on the planet. That means you can ride it wherever its legal to operate a motor vehiclein state and national parks, on the road, on public lands. Plus, you dont need to haul your bike to the trailhead in a truck or on a trailer.

• ELECTRIC START

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

• 450cc UNICAM ENGINE

The CRF450RLs Unicam cylinder-head combines the best of single- and double-overhead-cam designs, and shares its DNA with our championship-winning CRF450R. The configuration saves weight compared to a dual-overhead-camshaft motor, and the camshaft sits lower in the head for a more compact engine and a lower center of gravity. You also get a narrow included valve angle that flattens the combustion chamber for better ignition flame propagation and a high compression ratio.

• WIDE-RATIO SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION

Like our CRF450X, the CRF450RL rocks a wide-ratio six-speed gearbox. That gives you a low gear perfect for tight, slow situations, and a top gear thats tall enough for highway riding to the next gas stop or trailhead.