Seven Generations of the Honda CRF450R


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Allan Brown

by: Allan Brown

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The Honda CRF450R was introduced in 2002 and became an instant favorite among dirt bike riders far and wide. At the time, KTM had a 520 SX and Yamaha had its YZ450F, but the red bike was ahead of the curve when it came out.Related: 2003 Honda CRF450R First Ride ReviewHonda CRF450R: Generation 1 (2002–2004)This is where it all started: the 2002 Honda CRF450R. (Honda/)Ryan Hughes raced a one-off works CRF450R in 2001, but 2002 marked the first time a production bike became available. It was completely new, featuring an aluminum frame and Unicam engine, and was, even by today’s standards, lig ...

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