2021 Honda 450RL

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.

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. That means you can ride it wherever it s legal to operate a motor
vehicle in state and national parks, on the road, on public lands. Plus, you don t need to haul your bike to the trailhead in a truck or on a trailer. Best of all, it makes finding gas (or lunch) a breeze.

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.

449cc UNICAM® ENGINE
Honda s Unicam® cylinder head contributes to a compact engine that saves weight over a comparable dual-overhead-camshaft motor. It also permits a narrow included valve angle that flattens the combustion chamber and allows a high compression ratio. The camshaft also sits lower in the head for a more compact engine and a lower center of gravity.

WIDE-RATIO SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION
Like our CRF450X, the CRF450RL rocks a wideratio 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.