Honda Crf450l vs Yamaha Xt 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf450l vs Yamaha Xt 660. Honda Crf450l: 34 hp @ 8,500 rpm (note: detuned from race spec for emissions/street compliance) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: limited by gearing and engine tune for street compliance), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Xt 660: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crf450l
Yamaha Xt 660
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
179 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
34 hp @ 8,500 rpm (note: detuned from race spec for emissions/street compliance)
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
42 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: limited by gearing and engine tune for street compliance)
165 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approximately 26 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Crf450l
7.8/10
"The best trail bike you can legally ride to the trailhead."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Lightweight and nimble handling
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
Cons
−Tight valve service intervals
−Poor highway comfort overall
−Small fuel tank range
Yamaha Xt 660
7.5/10
"A dependable workhorse that rewards sensible buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent upright riding position
+Spoked wheels tubeless-convertible
Cons
−Valve clearances often neglected
−Fuel tap O-rings fail
−Uninspiring highway performance
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