At some point, every great rider discovers that their biggest competition is themselves. And once they do, they do everything they can to make themselves better. It’s the same with our engineers, and our all-new 2027 CRF450R—we took a hard look at our championship-winning 2026 model and made it better in every way. New engine. New frame. Lightest in class with power and torque developed for real race pace, not just dyno sheets. New suspension, and of course a totally new look that you can spot from a hundred feet away. A major makeover that’s nothing less than amazing.
The complete engine redesign results in an engine with 10.3 percent more horsepower at peak, 3.7 percent more peak torque, and one that’s 17mm narrower and is 2.7kg lighter than our 2026 model.
Features
New Engine
A new engine this year features a new Unicam valve layout that aligns intake and exhaust rockers on a common axis to increase valvetrain rigidity while also resulting in a more compact package. The complete engine redesign results in an engine with 10.3 percent more horsepower at peak, 3.7 percent more peak torque, and one that’s 17mm narrower and 2.7 kg lighter than our 2026 model.
Rear Suspension
A lighter shock body is surrounded by a new spring. The shock itself is more responsive, enhancing damping feel in the low-speed compression range and providing a more consistent feel throughout the suspension stroke.
New Air Filter
For 2027, we’ve changed both the air filter’s density and its shape to reduce airflow resistance by approximately 10 percent.
Single-pipe Exhaust
The single-pipe header routes close to the center of the bike, and its light overall construction helps improve weight distribution. It also produces more controllable power in the low- and mid-rpm range than the previous generation.
Engine Mode Selection Button
Customise your engine's power delivery on the fly with the convenient left-side handlebar-mounted blue button, allowing you to easily switch between Standard, Smooth, and Aggressive modes to suit varying track conditions or rider preference.
Renthal Fatbar
Renthal’s aluminum Fatbar comes standard, featuring a bend superior to the Honda CR-bar, making it the new benchmark in excellence. You’ll love it!
Titanium Fuel Tank
Every gram counts, so we gave the bike a titanium fuel tank. Light and strong, it’s also thinner than our previous plastic unit, freeing up more space and helping to centralize the fuel’s mass. You get more fuel capacity now too, at 7.1 litres.
Bold Honda Graphics
There’s no way you can miss the new Honda graphics on our 2027 CRF450R. Straight off our factory MXGP bikes, everyone will immediately know you’re on a 2027 model. The blue rear fender and side number plates are a nice nod to Honda’s dominant historic motocross bikes, too.
HRC Launch Control
This special ECU program allows you to select a start mode, then simply hold the throttle open and release the clutch, letting the bike do the rest. Trust us when we say it turns it into a holeshot-seeking machine!
Broader, more usable power
New cam profiles and a new bore and stroke help give the engine increased midrange and high-rpm power.
260mm Front Brake
The pedal-type front brake disc measures 260mm, providing excellent brake feel and weight reduction. We’ve also included a guard to protect against roost and rocks.
New Frame
The 2027 frame may look the same, but it’s really all new, with slightly more steering rake and a longer wheelbase. The major frame components have been fine-tuned for rigidity and weight loss. Meanwhile, the footpegs moved back 5mm, making it easier to shift your weight over the rear wheel to help it hook up.
SHOWA Spring® Fork
A 49mm Showa® fork features Kashima coating to the internal sliding components, enhancing stroke feel and improving smoothness. A DBS (Dynamic Blow System) main-piston valve increases compression damping in the extremely low-to-low speed range, improving stroke consistency.
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