Honda CRF450R 2023 - 50th Anniversary model Introducing the Honda CRF450R 2023 - 50th Anniversary model Starting From £8,999.00
Honda CRF450R 2023 - 50th Anniversary model

CRF450R 50th Anniversary Edition 23YM

Honda’s MX flagship evolves once more, thanks to lessons learned from fighting at the very front of a world-class pack. The 23YM has considerably more low-down torque and a smoother power delivery for the engine to promote corner-exit drive, while revised frame rigidity and suspension generate greater stability on braking, quicker turning, elevated front tyre grip and improved ability on rutted ground. It’s a bike designed to make going faster, easier. As well as a new graphic treatment featuring a brand new redesign of the iconic HRC logos, for 23YM only, to mark 5 decades since the iconic CR250M Elsinore took to the track as Honda’s first MX racer, a special CRF450R 50th Anniversary model, drawing its aesthetic inspiration from the legendary CRs of the 1980s.

From £8,999.00

Model Overview

HRC rider feedback from the FIM World MXGP, AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross championships has steered the direction of CRF450R development. As a result, the 23YM machine is easier to rider faster, for longer.

Revised rigidity for the frame allows an increase in rear spring rate and damping, for improved control, without unwanted stiffness. Likewise, front tyre grip is heightened and the 23YM machine (compared to the 22YM) is more stable and turns faster with better suspension reaction and bump absorption.

Driving the new chassis harder through and out of corners, the engine now produces much greater low-rpm torque with increased, smoother low-down power delivery; new intake ports, a longer air funnel, smaller diameter throttle body and revised, factory rider-spec. cam timing are responsible. The rear muffler has also been made more durable.

New graphics feature new redesigned iconic HRC logos, representing the expansion of HRC’s racing activities, while the 23YM CRF450R 50th Anniversary marks 50 years since the CR250M Elsinore took to the racetrack, starting Honda on its MX odyssey.

Technical Specification

Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke single cylinder uni-cam
Engine Displacement 449.7cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 96.0 x 62.1
Front Brake Single 260mm disk
Rear Brake Single 240mm disk
Front Suspension Showa 49mm USD fork
Rear Suspension Showa monoshock using Honda Pro-Link
Front Wheel Aluminium spoke
Rear Wheel Aluminium spoke
Dimensions 2,182mm x 827mm x 1,267mm
Frame Type Aluminium twin tube
Fuel Tank Capacity 6.3 litres
Dry Weight 105.8kg
Seat Height 965mm
Clutch Wet type multi-plate
Final Drive Chain

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    Overview 50 years of racing. Of winning. But always, year after year, stronger. To mark a special milestone, for one year only we’ve created something quite special. The CRF450R 50th Anniversary. It’s loaded with one-off parts; the blue seat, gold wheels and handlebar, and white number boards all pay homage to the mighty CR range of the 1980s, while unique graphics set it apart.