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Honda CRF 450 RL - [2021]
This edition of the Honda CRF 450 RL is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R and the 2022 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP.This particular Honda CRF 450 has a 449cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2021 CRF 450 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CRF 450's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 132 kgs (291 lbs) this makes the Honda CRF 450 RL in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2021 Honda CRF 450 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 449cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 52.9 bhp (39 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The Unicam OHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 35.4 lb-ft (47.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CRF 450 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1997 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2021 Honda CRF 450 RL.
The 2021 Honda CRF 450 RL has a Power to weight ratio of 400.7 bhp per ton and 268.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 CRF 450 competing with the 1997 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit [425.4 bhp\ton] and the 1995 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit [425.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CRF 450 generating around 268.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ [292.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2020 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ [292.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.4 secs, this makes the Honda CRF 450 RL similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder (9.2 secs) and the 2023 Kawasaki ZX-4 RR Ninja KRT (9.2 secs). This Honda CRF 450 RL also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2021 Honda CRF 450 RL and the 2004 Honda CBR 125 R
When talking about the performance of the 2021 Honda CRF 450 RL on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2004 Honda CBR 125 R (0 secs) and the 2013 Honda CB 500 X (0 secs).
The 2021 version of the Honda CRF 450 RL has a maximum speed of 90mph.
Top Speed of the 2021 CRF 450 equals the 2002 Suzuki GS 500 E
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2021 Honda CRF 450 RL then how about a 2002 Suzuki GS 500 E (101 mph) and the 1999 Suzuki GS 500 E (101 mph).
