Honda CRF450F vs Yamaha WR 450F (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF450FYamaha WR 450F
Model year20092026
Price$7,599$10,299
Engine449 cc450 cc
Weight117 kg
Seat height38 mm955 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesDouble discHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle discHydraulic Disc
Tires80/18-21 / 120/80-19 Dunlop® Geomax 80/100 R21 MX33F / Dunlop® Geomax120/90 R18 MX33

Honda CRF450F vs Yamaha WR 450F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF450F and the Yamaha WR 450F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF450F brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha WR 450F counters with its own power figure at 117 kg. On price, the Honda CRF450F has the lower MSRP.

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: