2026 Yamaha YZ450F vs 2026 Honda CRF450R

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

2026 Yamaha YZ450FYamaha
2026 Honda CRF450RHonda

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Spec2026 Yamaha YZ450F2026 Honda CRF450R
Class450cc 4-stroke450cc 4-stroke
Displacement450cc450cc
Bore × stroke97 × 60.8 mm
Cooling
InductionMikuni fuel injection, 44mmProgrammed Fuel-Injection system (PGM-FI); 44mm throttle body
Power valve
Starter
Transmission5-speed
Front suspensionKYB spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping; fully adjustable49mm inverted Showa fork; 12.2-inch travel
Front travel12.2 in12.2 in
Rear travel11.6 in
Front brake270mm260mm
Rear brake240mm240mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height38 in37.8 in
Wheelbase58.1 in58.3 in
Weight243 lb (Wet weight*** includes the vehicle with all standard equipment and all fluids, including oil, coolant (as applicable) and a full tank of fuel. It does not include the weight of options or accessories.)249 lb (includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel)
Fuel capacity1.6 gal1.7 gal
MSRP

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).