2019 HONDA CRF450 WORKS EDITION

Honda takes a play out of the KTM playbook for 2019 and makes their very own Factory Edition, which Honda calls their CRF450 Works Edition. 

HONDA CRF450 WORKS EDITION

New for 2019, Honda introduces a CRF450 WE (“Works Edition”), a special model with a number of upgrades based on the bikes in the Team Honda HRC race shop. This motorcycle incorporates a specially designed cylinder head with factory hand-polished ports, a titanium Yoshimura slip-on muffler and special ECU settings in the CRF450 package. Sporting factory-inspired Throttle Jockey graphics and seat cover from Ken Roczen’s race bike, the CRF450 WE has the looks to match its incredible performance.

CRF450 WE KEY FEATURES

If you look closely on the head of the CRF450 WE engine it is engraved with the words “Works Edition.”

• Unique cylinder head with factory hand-polished ports improves torque feeling from low-to-midrange, especially between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm, for even quicker lap times
• Yoshimura slip-on muffler with titanium body and pipes, plus carbon fiber tail caps, exclusively designed for the CRF450 WE

The 2019 Honda CRF450 WE’s head has factory hand-polished ports to improves torque from low-to-midrange.

• ECU settings optimize performance advantages of the Yoshimura exhaust and cylinder-head updates
• HRC launch control with special settings influenced by Ken Roczen

Slip-on Yoshimura dual mufflers come standard on the 2019 CRF450 WE. 

• Kashima fork-tube coating reduces friction and improves handling performance. Developed by Miyaki Company of Japan, Kashima coating is a special treatment for hard-anodized finishes that fills the micro-pores on the surface of hard-anodized aluminum for better lubrication and reduced stiction
• Titanium nitride coating on fork legs enhances suspension feel

The CRF450 WE forks are Kashima coated and have a titanium nitride coating on the fork legs. 

• Shock shaft processed with Super Finisher and coated with titanium nitride for superior performance
• Stronger D.I.D LT-X black rims with special laser-engraved logo

Stronger D.I.D LT-X black rims with special laser-engraved logo come standard.

• High-performance gold RK chain
• Throttle Jockey factory Team Honda HRC graphics and seat cover for premium look and enhanced grip during acceleration
• Top and bottom triple clamps in black

RETAIL PRICE: $11,499

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2019 HONDA CRF450 WE SPECIFICATIONS
Model	CRF450 WE
ENGINE
Type	449.7cc liquid-cooled 10º single-cylinder four-stroke
Valve Train	Unicam® OHC, four-valve; 10.0mm intake, steel; 8.8mm exhaust, steel
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1
Induction	Programmed fuel-injection system (PGM-FI); 46mm throttle bore
Ignition	Full transistorized
Starter	Push-button electric starter
Transmission	Constant-mesh 5-speed return; manual
Clutch	Multiplate wet (6 springs)
Final Drive	#520 RK gold chain; 13T/49T
SUSPENSION
Front	49mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork; Kashima coating on fork tubes, titanium-nitride coating on fork legs
Rear	Pro-Link system; fully adjustable Showa single shock; titanium coating on shock shaft
BRAKES
Front	2-piston caliper (30mm, 27mm) hydraulic; single 260mm disc
Rear	1-piston caliper hydraulic; single 240mm disc
TIRES
Front	Dunlop Geomax MX3S 80/100-21 w/ tube
Rear	Dunlop Geomax MX3S 120/80-19 w/ tube
MEASUREMENTS
Rake (Caster Angle)	27°22’
Trail	116mm (4.6 in.)
Length	85.9 in.
Width	32.6 in.
Height	49.6 in.
Ground Clearance	12.9 in.
Seat Height	37.8 in.
Wheelbase	58.4 in.
Fuel Capacity	1.66 gal.
Color	Red
Curb Weight*	247 lbs.