2020 Honda CRF450X Features And Benefits

Today Honda announced information and specs regarding the 2020 CRF450X. With wins in 21 of the last 22 Baja 1000s (including 12 with the CRF450X), it's no secret that Honda rules the legendary off-road race, and in the Baja debut of the model's new iteration, SLR Honda kicked off the 2019 SCORE International series with a win in the San Felipe 250. A true off-road machine, the CRF450X is 50-state off-road legal and is suitable for year-round racing and trail riding. With off-road appropriate features like a sidestand, 18-inch rear wheel, headlight, sealed chain and six-speed transmission, it's ready for desert expanses or tight woods, and it gets new graphics for the 2020 model year.

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Key Features

• Lightweight, 2.0 gallon titanium fuel tank offers good range
  
• Aluminum sidestand facilitates trailside stops
  
• 18-inch rear wheel enables tall tire sidewall for optimum traction in technical conditions
  
• Lightweight, compact digital meter with black characters on a white liquid-crystal background is easily legible while riding
  
• Off-road-ready, emissions-compliant muffler with spark arrestor
  
• Endless sealed chain withstands the elements
  
• Lightweight, compact halogen headlight and LED taillight extend riding time
  

• 449.7cc Unicam® engine specially tailored for off-road riding
  
• Finger rocker arm contributes to compact layout, while its dedicated design attains off-road-appropriate 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. Construction from high-strength material ensures durability in demanding conditions
  
• Special clutch design enables light lever pull. Primary damper mechanism with friction springs suppresses engine torque fluctuations for smooth running
  
• Large-capacity radiators with high heat-exchange efficiency for strong performance in demanding off-road conditions
  
• ECU with dedicated settings
  
• Specially developed exhaust system with optimized pipe length and diameter for excellent responsiveness at low rpm
  

• Aluminum twin-spar frame designed for nimble yet stable handling on trails
  
• Subframe designed for optimum rigidity during off-road riding
  
• 49mm Showa fork with dedicated settings for challenging terrain
  
• CRF450R-inspired front brake but with dedicated master cylinder and hose for off-road-appropriate braking performance
  
• Lightweight lithium-ion battery with increased capacity compared to CRF450R, to power lighting
  
• Front and rear sprockets feature damper system for smooth, quiet running
  
• Fuel-tank cap with cut-off valve prevents fuel from flowing out of tank if the bike is on its side
  
• Easily accessible electronic component box on left side of frame
  
• Gray metallic Renthal handlebar with red pad
  
• Compact, lightweight handlebar switches
  
• In-mold graphics last long and are resistant to peeling caused by washing or abrasion
  
• Fork protectors are shaped to prevent damage in off-road riding
  
• Dunlop MX52 tires provide excellent traction and feel in wide range of conditions
  

Source: Honda News