What is the best 450 for 2021?

It's hard to fault the 2021 Kawasaki KX450, our 450 shootout winner.
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Which 2021 450 has the most horsepower?

2021 Honda CRF450R Engine

For the third year running, Honda's flagship motocrosser retains its crown as king of the dyno in the 450 class. With a Dunlop D404 street tire mounted on the rear wheel, Big Red produced the most peak horsepower and torque with 55.2 hp at 9,300 rpm and 35.1 pound-feet of torque at 7,100 rpm.
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What is the best 4 stroke 450?

  • WHICH BIKES HAVE THE BEST COMPONENTS, FEATURES AND TECH?
  • FIRST PLACE: 2021 HUSQVARNA FC450.
  • SECOND PLACE: 2022 KTM 450SXF.
  • THIRD PLACE (TIE):2022 GASGAS MC450F.
  • THIRD PLACE (TIE): 2022 KAWASAKI KX450.
  • FIFTH PLACE: 2022 YAMAHA YZ450F.
  • SIXTH PLACE: 2021 HONDA CRF450.
  • SEVENTH PLACE: 2022 SUZUKI RM-Z450.
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Which 450 dirt bike is best?

Read on to find out how the six bikes finished when the dust settled and the results were tallied.
  • 2022 KTM 450 SX-F First Ride Review.
  • 2022 Yamaha YZ450F First Ride Review.
  • Best Motocross Bike Winner—2022 Kawasaki KX450.
  • Best Motocross Bike 2nd Place—2022 KTM 450 SX-F.
  • Best Motocross Bike 3rd Place—2022 Yamaha YZ450F.
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What is the best motocross bike 2021?

2021 Yamaha YZ250F Chassis/Handling

Retaining its accolade of being the most stable and planted 250F motocross bike, the YZ250F corners better than ever and has a slightly nimbler overall feel than in years past.
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2021 450 Shootout - Dirt Bike Magazine



What's the fastest 450 dirt bike?

The Fastest Dirt Bikes You Can Ride [2022 Update]
  • 2022 Yamaha WR250F. Top Speed: 85mph. ...
  • 2022 Zero FX. Top Speed: 85 mph. ...
  • 2022 Honda CFR450RL. Top Speed: 87 mph. ...
  • 2022 Kawasaki KX450X. Top Speed: 89 mph. ...
  • 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650. Top Speed: 95 mph. ...
  • 2022 Husqvarna FE501S. Top Speed: 100 mph. ...
  • 2022 Beta 500 RR-S. ...
  • 2022 KTM 450 SX-F.
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What is the most reliable dirt bike brand 2021?

Best Dirt Bike Brands 2021
  • 7 of the Best Dirt Bike Brands:
  • KTM. Primary Color: Orange. ...
  • 2021 KTM Dirt Bike Range. Motocross – 4 stroke. ...
  • Yamaha. Primary Color: Blue. ...
  • 2021 Yamaha Dirt Bike Range. Motocross – 4 stroke. ...
  • Honda. Primary Color: Red. ...
  • 2021 Honda Dirt Bike Range. Motocross – 4 stroke. ...
  • 2021 Kawasaki Dirt Bike Range.
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What 450 dirt bike is the lightest?

The 2021 KTM 450 SX-F finds itself as the bridesmaid this year, moving up one spot from the year before. The orange bike tips the scales as the lightest 450 on the market, weighing in at just 235 pounds.
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What is the most reliable dirt bike brand?

Here's a list of the 10 best, and most reliable, dirt bike brands:
  1. Yamaha. And the best dirt bike manufacturer, with the best reputation, goes to Yamaha.
  2. Suzuki. Like Honda, Suzuki is a large scale Japanese auto manufacturer. ...
  3. Beta. ...
  4. Honda. ...
  5. Kawasaki. ...
  6. KTM. ...
  7. Maico. ...
  8. Hyosung. ...
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What are the most expensive 450 dirt bike?

2018 Honda CRF450R Dave Thorpe Replica – $13,000

While most of Honda`s bikes have been four-stroke models, some have racing bikes that were two strokes. In particular, the 2018 Honda CRF450R Dave Thorpe Replica comes with a robust Unicam four-valve liquid-cooled engine that provides exceptional power.
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How much horsepower does a 2022 Yamaha YZ450F have?

With 52.8 hp and 32.4 pound-feet of torque, the YZ450F ranks fifth in maximum horsepower and ties the Kawasaki KX450 for least peak torque.
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How much horsepower does a supercross 450 have?

Bikes can be any color, but teams generally stick with the same colors as the stock machines. Most bikes are four-strokes of either 250cc or 450cc displacement. A Supercross bike can generate nearly 70 horsepower and weighs around 220 pounds, giving it a better power-to-weight ratio than a top-level NASCAR vehicle.
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What's the fastest dirt bike ever?

Whether it has a Maico 700 or 620 engine, the ATK Intimidator has held the title for the fastest dirt bike for a few years. The 700 engine intimidator has a 685cc 2-stroke engine that produces 78hp. This bike can easily exceed over 110mph on dirt.
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Which 450 makes the most power?

The 2019 Honda CRF450 has the most horsepower and torque—it just needs a more accurate and resilient chassis to harness it. 1. At 6000 rpm, the Kawasaki KX450 makes the most horsepower (37.68). However, the Honda (37.52) and KTM (37.47) are on a whisker behind.
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How much HP does a 2021 CRF450R have?

The CRF450R utilizes a 449cc liquid-cooled engine capable of 55.2 horsepower. It also comes with 12.2 inches of front suspension travel.
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What 2021 dirt bike has the most horsepower?

Related: Best Motocross Bike 5th Place—2021 Honda CRF450R

In addition to cranking out the most peak horsepower and torque of all the 2021 450cc motocross bikes, the CRF450R's power delivery is also less violent and more user-friendly than the prior-generation model.
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What is the best selling dirt bike?

Ten Most Popular Dirtbikes of 2016
  • Honda CRF450R. Light, powerful and responsive, Honda's CRF450R roars with the power of motocross racing. ...
  • Kawasaki KX450F. The Kawasaki KX450F puts power and reliability in a comfortable bike. ...
  • Yamaha YZ450F. ...
  • Kawasaki KX250F. ...
  • Yamaha YZ250F. ...
  • Yamaha WR450F. ...
  • Suzuki RM-Z 250. ...
  • KTM 250 SX-F.
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What dirt bike brand sells the most?

Off-Road Motorcycles Sales Figures

Dirt-bike sales are up by a whopping 42.4 per cent compared to the first six months of 2019, while ATV/SSV sales have gone ballistic to the tune of a 50.9 per cent improvement. Yamaha have taken over the #1 ranking from Honda when it comes to off-road motorcycle sales.
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Are Yamaha or Honda dirt bikes better?

The Yamaha has a low-end motor; the Honda is a screamer. Having said that, the soft, low-end power on the Honda is no handicap. The Honda's softer bottom-end delivery is actually somewhat of a benefit. The Yamaha has more torque, but it's a little jerkier with an on-or-off feel.
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How much horsepower does a CRF450L have?

Powered by a potent 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine capable of delivering 41.7 horsepower and 23.6 lb-ft of peak torque, the CRF450L has all the hallmarks of an off-road only motorcycle, but thanks to the addition of a few key pieces, it's actually 100% street legal in all 50 states.
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Is Honda better than Yamaha?

Both Yamaha and Honda produce top-quality motorcycles, but Yamaha is less advanced when it comes to engines and technology. However, many motorcycle owners will tell you that Yamaha motorcycles have better design and provide slightly better maneuverability.
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What does KTM stand for?

With a name like KTM, which stands for Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen, it's not surprising that the company likes to rely on initials for model naming. It would be easy to say that dirt bikes have letter model names, while the street bikes have traditional names.
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Is Yamaha better than KTM?

The Yamaha has a way more responsive engine that revs quick and has amazing throttle to rear wheel connectivity. The power gives the KTM a bigger bike feel where the Yamaha acts like it is lighter despite a 20-pound weight difference. Yes, the Yamaha is nearly 20-pounds heavier!
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