Honda CRF450F vs TM Racing MX 450 F ES Cross (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF450Fstacks up against the TM Racing MX 450 F ES Cross. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF450FTM Racing MX 450 F ES Cross
Model year20092004
Price$7,599
Engine449 cc449 cc
Seat height38 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/18-21 / 120/80-19 90/90-21 / 110/90-19

Honda CRF450F vs TM Racing MX 450 F ES Cross — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF450F and the TM Racing MX 450 F ES Cross usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF450F brings its published horsepower, while the TM Racing MX 450 F ES Cross counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: