Honda Crf450l
The Honda CRF450L was introduced in 2019 as a street-legal dual-sport motorcycle derived directly from Honda's CRF450R motocross racer, making it one of the most capable off-road street-legal bikes available. It was notably the first CRF450-based motorcycle Honda made road-legal for global markets, bridging the gap between full competition and adventure riding. Its lightweight chassis and motocross-derived DNA made it stand out in the dual-sport segment, though emissions compliance required detuning compared to its race-oriented sibling.
34 hp
Power
42 Nm
Torque
134 kg
Weight
145 km/h (estimated; note: limited by gearing and engine tune for street compliance)
Top Speed
3.8 L/100km (approximately 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Fuel
Naked
Body
What Buyers Should Know
Tight Valve Intervals
The CRF450L requires valve inspections every 600 miles, which is more frequent than most street bikes. Neglecting this can lead to costly engine damage, so budget time and money for regular checks.
Strong Resale Value
Dual-sport bikes with street-legal enduro capability hold their value exceptionally well, and the CRF450L typically retains 75-85% of its value after two years. Low production numbers keep used market demand high.
Race-Derived Performance
The CRF450L shares its engine DNA with Honda's championship-winning CRF450R motocross bike, giving it serious off-road capability that most adventure bikes can't match. It's been detuned for street use but still produces around 40 hp.
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