Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) announce a limited numbers CRF450RX Rally model
This marks the realization of a hand-built factory replica bike from Honda specifically designed for desert racing, as the company will produce a limited quantity of CRF450RX Rally bikes for privateers and privateer teams to race.
Many fans have been eagerly awaiting this announcement, especially as the official HRC Monster Energy Honda Rally Team has become the dominant force in recent years at the Dakar Rally. The CRF450RX Rally bike has proven itself to be the best bike currently in the rally scene. There is a significant number of privateers looking to compete on the iconic red bikes, and many are surprised that Honda has not released a production model sooner. Given the success and near-total dominance of the customer-focused Rally bike in paddocks worldwide, demand for such a model is certainly high. You will soon have the opportunity to get one, as Honda is expected to announce the availability.
Honda CRF450RX Rally features:
- 6-speed transmission based on the CRF450RX to ensure the top speed required for rally riding
- Rally tower for optimal placement of navigation equipment while maintaining legroom visibility on the front side of the vehicle
- Exterior-integrated tank and rally seat that do not interfere with rider activity and help reduce rider fatigue during long rally raids
- Intake and exhaust systems that contribute to increased power output
- Air cleaner with integrated electrical box to prevent contamination under extreme conditions
- Toughened frame, swingarm, and other controls based on the CRF for rally use
- Suspension system is based on the CRF but specially set up for rally use
- Guards to protect important functional parts
Technical Details
Engine
- Single cylinder, 450cc, liquid cooled, four-stroke (SOHC/UNI-CAM)
- Gear Box 6-speed
- Cooling Liquid cooled
- Starter Electric starter
Chassis
- Frame type Aluminium Twin Tube
- Tank capacity (approx.) 36 L
- 2 front tanks with a pump (22L)
- 1 rear tank with a pump (14L)
- Front brake disc diameter 300mm
- Rear brake disc diameter 240mm
- Rear subframe design is self-supporting plastic tank
