2020 Honda CRF450L Features And Benefits

Today Honda announced information and specs regarding the 2020 CRF450L Having taken the dual-sport world by storm since its debut last year, the road-legal CRF450L expands 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 CRF450L is a performance off-road machine, but it also has the comfort and durability to make riding it and owning it a pleasure in the long run. Already armed with features like a titanium fuel tank, six-speed transmission and LED lighting, the CRF450L gets new graphics for 2020.

CRF450L Key Features

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• Lightweight, 2.0-gallon titanium fuel tank
  
• Riding time maximized by lightweight, compact LED lighting system, featuring a headlight with high-intensity projection for illuminating a 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
  

• 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 and on-road riding
  
• 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 harsh 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
  

• 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 additional 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
  

Source: Honda News