Positioned in Honda's cross - motocross motorcycle lineup, the 2019 Honda CRF450L relies on a 449 cc (27.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 53 HP (38.7 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 48 Nm (35.4 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CRF450L measures 131.1 kg (289 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.47 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 960 mm (37.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,496 mm (58.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 7.57-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2019 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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