Honda CRF450X User Manual

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Your CRF was designed as a rider-only
motorcycle. It was not designed to carry a
passenger or cargo. A passenger or cargo could
interfere with your ability to move around to
maintain your balance and control of the CRF.
In addition, exceeding the weight limits or
carrying an unbalanced load can seriously affect
your CRF’s handling, braking, and stability.
Adding accessories or making modifications that
change this CRF’s design and performance can
also make it unsafe. Also, the weight of any
accessories will reduce the maximum load the
motorcycle can carry.
More specific information on load limits,
accessories, and modifications follows.
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How much weight you put on your CRF, and
how you load it, are important to your safety. If
you decide to carry cargo, you should be aware
of the following information.
Loading Guidelines
As discussed on this page, we recommended that
you do not carry any cargo on this motorcycle.
However, if you decide to carry cargo, ride at
reduced speeds and follow these commonsense
guidelines:
•Keep cargo small and light. Make sure it
cannot easily be caught on brush or other
objects, and that it does not interfere with
your ability to shift position to maintain
balance and stability.
•Place weight as close to the center of the
motorcycle as possible.
• Do not attach large or heavy items (such as a
sleeping bag or tent) to the handlebar, fork, or
front fender.
• Make sure that all cargo is tied down securely.
• Check that both tires are inflated properly.
Motorcycle Safety 3
WARNING
Overloading or carrying a passenger can
cause a crash and you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all loading guidelines in this
manual.

Honda CRF450X Specifications

General

Engine Type	449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Induction	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Front Brake	Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	110/100-18
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Fuel Capacity	2.0 gallons
Final Drive	#520 chain; 13T/51T
Front Suspension	49mm leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa fork; fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability
Trail	4.6 inches
Curb Weight	275 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Rake	27.0°