Honda CRF450R

2019 450 Shootout - Vital MX (video)

What's the best 2019 450cc Motocross bike? Check out our latest Shootout to find out when we place these machines against each other: 2019 Honda CRF450R vs Kawasaki KX450 vs. Yamaha YZ450F vs. Suzuki RM-Z450 vs. Husqvarna FC 450 vs. KTM 450 SX-F.

Posted by Klinger on 9/20/2018 11:28 AM

2019 Vital MX 450 Shootout (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 8/16/2018 6:38 PM

First Look: 2019 Honda CRF450R Works Edition - Yoshimura System (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 8/6/2018 10:31 AM

Honda has hit the third-year mark on the fifth generation CRF450R, meaning it was time for a mid-gen update. In this case, Honda has attempted to complete the overall handling characteristics of the CRF450R by making a host of frame changes towards the rear of the bike, along with a new swingarm...

Posted by ML512 on 7/23/2018 8:54 AM

2019 Honda CRF450R (product)

Tested: Rocket Performance Honda CRF450R (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 6/5/2018 1:47 PM

Five Cool Things About Vital MX's Dream Bike (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 5/25/2018 9:00 AM

First Look: 2019 Honda CRF Motocross, XC, Off-Road, and Dual Sport (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 5/23/2018 8:43 AM

Five Cool Things About Vital MX's Dream Bike (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 5/12/2018 3:22 PM

Vital MX Shootout: The Best Honda CRF450R Exhaust System (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 3/27/2018 8:20 AM

Time to Win the Vital MX 2018 Honda CRF450R Dream Bike (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 3/12/2018 12:45 PM

2016 Honda CRF450R (product)

2015 Honda CRF450R (product)

2014 Honda CRF450R (product)

2017 Honda CRF450R (product)

2018 Honda CRF450R (product)

2018 Vital MX 450 Shootout (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 9/14/2017 6:15 PM

After possibly the biggest year for the CRF450R in 2017, next to the first model in 2002, what is Honda going to do to up it? Honestly, it's a bit tough, although it didn't win our '17 Shootout...it did come very, very close. Along with being near the top in basically every media outlets ...

Posted by ML512 on 7/13/2017 8:53 PM

First Look: 2018 Honda CRF450R and CRF450RX (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 5/9/2017 10:13 AM

First Look: Christian Craig Aboard the Team Honda HRC CRF450R (feature story)

Posted by GuyB on 4/5/2017 3:29 PM

About me: I have been fortunate enough to ride ALL the 2017 450 models this year and was part of the VitalMx 450 Shootout so I feel that I'm in a good position to provide some opinions. I'm not pro, don't race that often these days and I'm 30 years old running an Intermediate pace. I weigh 155...

Posted by ginger969 on 12/27/2016 6:14 PM

First Impressions: 2017 Honda CRF450R (video)

Here we are, finally, riding one of the most anticipated new bikes in years. No matter what the other manufactures come out with, a new bike from Honda really catches anyones attention and it certainly has ours. We've gone over this bike with a fine comb a few times now (Spy Photos & First L...

Posted by ML512 on 10/19/2016 8:16 PM

Walk-Around: 2017 Honda CRF450R Intro (video)

It's finally time for Vital MX to test out the 2017 Honda CRF450R. We're in Alabama for the first ride aboard the new machine, but before our first test day we've done a little walk-around of the bike to cover some of the major features, plus announce the release date to dealers and pricing.

Posted by ML512 on 10/18/2016 11:00 PM

First Look: 2017 Honda CRF450R and CRF450RX (photo album)

Posted by ML512 on 8/10/2016 11:55 PM

Vital MX Poll: Honda HRC VS. Geico Honda (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 5/16/2016 3:20 PM

Bike of the Month: Billy Goske's 2015 CRF450R (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 1/2/2016 3:04 PM

Need a good comparison on the 2016 Honda CRF450? Well, we have five test riders to give their thoughts on the lightweight, nimble red machine. For 2016, the CRF450R went through a number of changes to suspension and chassis, but nothing major on the engine side. These thoughts, taken from our...

Posted by ML512 on 12/23/2015 10:12 AM

2016 Vital MX 450 Shootout - Video Edition (video)

Looking for the results of our 2016 450 Shootout in a short and sweet format, along with some on the bike action? Then check out the video version, where in about seven minutes we'll give you the pros and cons of each bike, along with their finishing position in our 2016 Shootout. To check ou...

Posted by ML512 on 10/28/2015 8:37 AM

2016 Vital MX 450 Shootout (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 10/24/2015 12:10 AM

Tested: 2015 Honda CRF450R Yoshimura Project Bike (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 7/30/2015 4:21 AM