2019 Honda CRF450L

The trails are calling, and the all-new, road-legal Honda CRF450L answers, expanding customers' off-road possibilities by enabling access to the best riding trails on public lands, even when that means connecting them via asphalt roads. Based on the CRF450R, the durable CRF450L is a full-fledged off-road machine, but with street legality achieved via features like LED lighting, mirrors, and a dedicated exhaust system, making this bike equally at home in the woods, desert, or the roads in between.

This is the bike so many have been waiting for. The one serious riders have dreamed about. A true street-legal dirtbike that offers the reliability, refinement and quality of a Honda, along with the light weight, handling, and power of our best off-road machines. Introducing the new 2019 CRF450L. Sure, you've seen dual-sport bikes before, but this is something much, much more: a true trail-to-trail machine. Developed in tandem with our all-new 2019 CRF450X, it features a powerful 449cc Unicam engine, twin-spar aluminum CRF chassis, six-speed transmission, and premium suspension. Electric start? Naturally. All-LED lighting package? Of course. Until now, you've always had to choose between performance and reliability. No longer-with the CRF450L, you get the best of both worlds. And "best" is a word you're going to hear a lot when you're talking about this bike.

CRF450L Key Features

Lightweight, 2.0-gallon titanium fuel tank for long range

Riding time maximized by lightweight, compact LED lighting system, featuring headlight with high-intensity projection for illuminating broad area

Rear-view mirrors

Lightweight lithium-ion battery with increased capacity compared to CRF450R, to power electrical components

Lightweight, compact digital meter with black characters on a white liquid-crystal background is easily legible while riding

Engine/Drivetrain

449.7cc Unicam® engine specially tailored for trail-to-trail riding

Finger rocker arm contributes to compact layout while using dedicated design to attain off-road-specific power characteristics. DLC surface treatment reduces friction

Dedicated valve timing for smooth power delivery in technical riding

High crank inertia (up 12% over CRF450R) for tractable power delivery in technical terrain

12.0:1 compression ratio

New piston with three-ring design

Wide-ratio six-speed transmission is ready for a wide variety of off-road terrain or road going

Special clutch design enables light lever pull. Primary damper mechanism with friction springs suppresses engine torque fluctuations, ensuring smooth running

Large-capacity radiators with high heat-exchange efficiency for strong performance in demanding off-road conditions

Electric fan and thermostat control engine temperature in brutal conditions

ECU with dedicated settings

Noise emissions minimized via covers on the left and right crank cases

Powerful AC generator for street-legal lighting

Air cleaner box

Dedicated single-muffler exhaust system provides great sound while meeting emissions requirements

Chassis/Suspension

Aluminum twin-spar frame designed for nimble-yet-stable handling on trails

Subframe designed to ensure optimum rigidity balance appropriate for carrying tools

49mm Showa fork with dedicated settings for trail-to-trail riding

Shock based on that of the CRF450R but with dedicated settings and link ratio for off-road riding

Front brake uses design from CRF450R, but with better fade resistance thanks to thicker discs and large-capacity reservoir

Endless sealed chain withstands the elements

Front and rear sprockets, produced in durable steel material, feature damper system for smooth, quiet running

Urethane injection in swingarm to reduce road noise

Fuel tank cap with a cut-off valve prevents fuel from flowing out of tank if the bike is on its side

LED turn signals with flexible mounts for durability

Easily accessible electronic component box on left side of the frame

Black 7/8" Renthal handlebar with red pad

Compact, lightweight handlebar switches

In-mold graphics are resistant to peeling caused by washing or abrasion

IRC GP-21F/GP-22R tires provide great balance of on- and off-road performance

Black rims for strong presence