Honda CRF450L 2019 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions
24 Basic Operating Instructions
Basic Operating Instructions
Before riding your motorcycle for the first time,
please review the Important Safety Precautions
beginning on page 2 and the previous section,
titled Before Riding.
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, take
time to become familiar with how this motorcycle
works and handles. Practice in a safe area until you
build your skills and get accustomed to the
motorcycle’s size and weight.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
If you run the engine in confined or even partly
enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain a
dangerous amount of carbon monoxide.
Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or other
enclosure.
Safe Riding Precautions Carbon Monoxide Hazard
WARNING
Running the engine of your vehicle while
in an enclosed or even partially enclosed
area can cause a rapid build-up of toxic
carbon monoxide gas.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
quickly cause unconsciousness and lead
to death.
Only run your vehicle's engine when it is
located in a well ventilated area outdoors.

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)