2023 Honda CRF450R vs 2023 Yamaha YZ450FX

Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).

2023 Honda CRF450RHonda
2023 Yamaha YZ450FXYamaha

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Spec2023 Honda CRF450R2023 Yamaha YZ450FX
Class450cc 4-stroke450cc 4-stroke
Displacement450cc
Bore × stroke97 × 60.9 mm
Cooling
InductionSingle overhead camshaft (SOHC) with four valves per cylinderMikuni fuel injection, 44mm
Power valve
StarterElectric starter
Transmission5-speed
Front suspension41mm inverted Ohlins forkKYB spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping; fully adjustable, 12.2-in travel
Front travel120 in12.2 in
Rear travel135 in12.5 in
Front brake290mm270mm
Rear brake245mm240mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height805 in37.6 in
Wheelbase94.3 in58.3 in
Weight200 lb (Dry weight (with fluids))254 lb (wet weight)
Fuel capacity1.7 gal2.2 gal
MSRP$15,999

Highlighted (blue) rows differ between the two. Verified manufacturer data; see each bike’s page for sources. Torque/fluid specs are on the individual pages (service-manual only).