Zongshen Cyclone RX4 vs Honda CRF450XRL (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zongshen Cyclone RX4stacks up against the Honda CRF450XRL. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZongshen Cyclone RX4Honda CRF450XRL
Model year20212017
Price
Engine450 cc450 cc
Horsepower40 hp29 hp
Torque37 Nm24 Nm
Seat height32 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires110/80-19 / 170/70-18 80/100-21 / 110/100-18

Zongshen Cyclone RX4 vs Honda CRF450XRL — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zongshen Cyclone RX4 and the Honda CRF450XRL usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zongshen Cyclone RX4 brings 40 hp, while the Honda CRF450XRL counters with 29 hp.

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: