RIDE IT ALL
RIDE IT ALL
It's such a simple idea--a full-on dirt bike with a license plate--giving you the freedom to ride from trail to trail. The on-road part is usually pretty easy, but the off-road part separates the best bikes from the rest. And that's exactly where Honda's extraordinary CRF450RL shines the brightest. It's such a good off-road bike that this year we've even changed its name, showing how closely it's derived from our CRF450R and CRF450X models. For 2021 we've also added factory handguards, new graphics, and updated ECU and fuel-injection settings. The best parts are still its powerful 449cc Unicam engine, twin-spar aluminum chassis, wide-ratio six-speed transmission, long-travel suspension, and effortless electric starting. And then there are the specs nobody can match: Honda quality and reliability.
COMFORT
• NEW FACTORY HANDGUARDS: You asked; we delivered. The 2021 CRF450RL comes with handguards installed right from the factory.
• BLACK DID RIMS: They may not help you go faster, but the sweet black DID DirtStar rims sure look good.
• FUEL MILEAGE METER: An important feature for planning gas stops and calculating your bike's range under varying conditions, the Fuel Mileage Meter shows current fuel mileage and average fuel mileage as well as fuel consumption.
CONVENIENCE
• ELECTRIC START: An electric start system ensures trouble-free starting in all conditions. The electric starter also drives the clutch side of the crankshaft to provide superior lubrication to starter gears while producing a narrow engine with a short, strong crank.
ENGINEERING
• WIDE-RATIO SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION: Like our CRF450X, the CRF450RL rocks a wide-ratio six-speed gearbox. That gives you a low gear perfect for tight, slow situations, and a top gear that's tall enough for highway riding to the next gas stop or trailhead.
• DUAL RADIATORS: The CRF450RL's dual radiators feature a refined core area for superior heat dissipation compared with conventional dual-radiator designs. A coolant recovery tank is located in front of the engine between the frame downtubes for improved center of mass, and the tank is protected by a plastic skid plate.
• ELECTRIC FAN: The CRF450RL is a "ride anywhere" type of bike, and because conditions vary so widely, we've equipped it with a light electric fan for the radiator. Rock crawling or riding on a hot Arizona single-track, it helps keep your engine running cool.
HANDLING
• 18-INCH REAR WHEEL: The CRF450RL's 18-inch rear wheel gives you an excellent choice of on/off-road tires.
• IRC GP TIRES: The CRF450RL's tires give you good off-road traction and on-road life. Tires are always a critical part of any on/off-road bike, and we've hooked you up with some great ones here.
• LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY: The compact Unicam® engine and Honda's famous concentration on center-of-mass engineering help keep the CRF450RL's center of gravity low. That means the bike feels lighter, and it helps handling too.
PERFORMANCE
• 449cc UNICAM® ENGINE: The CRF450RL's Unicam® cylinder-head combines the best of single- and double-overhead-cam designs, and shares its DNA with our championship-winning CRF450R.
• FUEL INJECTION: The CRF450RL features our proven fuel-injection system. It's part of the reason the CRF450RL offers such excellent torque and spot-on metering and response, especially in the critical low-rpm range. It also automatically compensates for elevation and weather changes.
• TITANIUM INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES: Lightweight titanium intake and exhaust valves permit use of smaller valve springs, reducing overall engine height.
VERSATILITY
• FULLY STREET LEGAL & OFF-ROAD CAPABLE: The CRF450RL is equipped with a catalytic converter and is fully street legal in all 50 states--and off-road capable just about anywhere on the planet.
WARRANTY:
One year, transferable, unlimited mileage
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