Honda CRF450L 2019 User Manual

Before Riding
Before Riding 17
Before each ride, you need to make sure
you and
your motorcycle are both ready to ride. To help get
you prepared, this section discusses how to
evaluate your riding readiness, what items you
should check on your motorcycle, and adjustments
to make for your comfort, convenience, or safety.
This section also includes important information
about loading.
For information about suspension and other
adjustments, see page 143.
Are You Ready to Ride? ..................................18
Always carry this manual and tool kit .........18
Protective Apparel .......................................18
Rider Training..............................................18
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ................19
Pre-ride Inspection.......................................19
Load Limits & Guidelines ...............................21
Loading ........................................................21
Load Limits..................................................21
Loading Guidelines......................................21

Honda CRF450L 2019 Specifications

General

Engine Type	449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Fuel System	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	120/80-18
Rake (Caster Angle)	28.5°
Wheelbase	58.9 inches
Seat Height	37.1 inches
Fuel Capacity	2.0 gallons
Ignition	Full transistorized ignition
Ground Clearance	12.4 inches
Front Suspension	49mm inverted fork; 12.0 inches of travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock, adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brake	Single 260mm disc
Curb Weight	289 pounds
Valve Train	Unicam four-valve
Final Drive	Chain
Trail	4.6 inches (118mm)