| 2008 CRF450R | |
| Engine Type: | 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Bore and Stroke: | 96.0mm x 62.1mm |
Compression Ratio: |
12.0:1 |
| Valve Train: | |
| Induction: | Keihin 40mm flat-side |
| Ignition: | CD with electronic advance |
| Transmission: | Close-ratio five-speed |
| Final Drive: | #520 chain; 13T/48T |
| Front Suspension: | 47mm Inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 12.4-inch travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 17-position rebound-damping adjustability, and compression-damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5); 12.5-inch travel |
| Front Brake: | Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake: | Single 240mm disc |
| Front Tire: | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tire: | 100/90-19 |
| Rake: | 26.76 degrees |
| Trail: | 111.4 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 58.6 inches |
| Seat Height: | 37.6 inches |
| Ground Clearance: | 13.4 inches |
| Curb Weight: | 238 pounds with all fluids |
| Fuel Capacity: | 1.9 gallons |
| Colors: | Red, Black (2008 special color, limited availability) |