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2024 Honda® CRF450X

Imagine the ultimate dream bike for dirt riders—a machine that combines the power, agility, and precise handling of a factory motocrosser with the finesse needed to conquer off-road adventures. That’s the 2024 Honda CRF450RX. We've taken all the remarkable enhancements from our 2024 CRF450R motocrosser and infused it with some engineering magic, resulting in the perfect off-road companion. You’ll experience increased low- and midrange torque through revised ECU and fuel injection settings, along with the enhanced usability provided by a wide-ratio five-speed transmission. But that's not all: The RX showcases our extraordinary Honda Selectable Torque Control, empowering you to optimize traction in any scenario. Additionally, a lightweight chassis, 18-inch rear wheel, and specialized suspension settings are meticulously designed to conquer every terrain you encounter. And here's the icing on the cake: our unrivaled reputation for quality and reliability. The CRF450RX is the genuine article, as any off-road rider will attest!

Features may include:

• WIDE-RATIO SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION

Having six speeds in the CRF450X’s transmission compared to an MX bike’s typical five gives you more choice, and makes this versatile bike even more versatile. You have a gear for everything from east-coast rock crawling to wide-open Baja blasts.

• ELECTRIC START

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

• 450cc UNICAM® ENGINE

Our Honda Unicam® cylinder heads combine the best of single- and double-overhead-cam designs. The configuration contributes to a compact engine that saves weight over a comparable dual-overhead-camshaft motor and also permits a narrow included valve angle. This flattens the combustion chamber to facilitate ignition flame propagation, allowing a high compression ratio. Since less space is taken up in the cylinder head, the camshaft sits lower in the head for a more compact engine and a lower center of gravity.

• TWIN-SPAR CHASSIS

The CRF450X uses a twin-spar aluminum chassis that takes advantage of all the lessons we’ve learned on the MX track and from winning countless Bajas. The frame is both light and stiff, and provides the basis for the CRF450X’s excellent handling. The chassis is also wider than the standard MX frame to accommodate the six-speed transmission.