The trails are calling, and the all-new, road-legal CRF450L answers, expanding customers’ off-road possibilities by enabling access to the best riding trails on public lands, even when that means connecting them via asphalt roads. Based on the CRF450R, the durable CRF450L is a full-fledged off-road machine, but with street legality achieved via features like LED lighting, mirrors, and a dedicated exhaust system, making this bike equally at home in the woods, desert, or the roads in between.
CRF450L Key Features
Lightweight, 7.6 litre titanium fuel tank for long range
Riding time maximized by lightweight, compact LED lighting system, featuring headlight with high-intensity projection for illuminating broad area
Rear-view mirrors
Lightweight lithium-ion battery with increased capacity compared to CRF450R, to power electrical components
Lightweight, compact digital meter with black characters on a white liquid-crystal background is easily legible while riding
Engine/Drivetrain
449.7cc Unicam® engine specially tailored for trail-to-trail riding
Finger rocker arm contributes to compact layout while using dedicated design to attain off-road-specific power characteristics. DLC surface treatment reduces friction
Dedicated valve timing for smooth power delivery in technical riding
High crank inertia (up 12% over CRF450R) for tractable power delivery in technical terrain
12.0:1 compression ratio
New piston with three-ring design
Wide-ratio six-speed transmission is ready for a wide variety of off-road terrain or road going
Special clutch design enables light lever pull. Primary damper mechanism with friction springs suppresses engine torque fluctuations, ensuring smooth running
Large-capacity radiators with high heat-exchange efficiency for strong performance in demanding off-road conditions
Electric fan and thermostat control engine temperature in brutal conditions
ECU with dedicated settings
Noise emissions minimized via covers on the left and right crank cases
Powerful AC generator for street-legal lighting
Air cleaner box
Dedicated single-muffler exhaust system provides great sound while meeting emissions requirements
Chassis/Suspension
Aluminium twin-spar frame designed for nimble-yet-stable handling on trails
Subframe designed to ensure optimum rigidity balance appropriate for carrying tools
49mm Showa fork with dedicated settings for trail-to-trail riding
Shock based on that of the CRF450R but with dedicated settings and link ratio for off-road riding
Front brake uses design from CRF450R, but with better fade resistance thanks to thicker discs and large-capacity reservoir
Endless sealed chain withstands the elements
Front and rear sprockets, produced in durable steel material, feature damper system for smooth, quiet running
Urethane injection in swing arm to reduce road noise
Fuel tank cap with a cut-off valve prevents fuel from flowing out of tank if the bike is on its side
LED turn signals with flexible mounts for durability
Easily accessible electronic component box on left side of the frame
Black 7/8″ Renthal handlebar with red pad
Compact, lightweight handlebar switches
In-mold graphics are resistant to peeling caused by washing or abrasion
IRC GP-21F/GP-22R tires provide great balance of on- and off-road performance
