2027 Honda CRF450X First Look

What’s new on Honda’s headlight-equipped off-road-only 450cc dirt bike for 2027?

The CRF450X is one of Honda’s most versatile dirt bikes, serving as its largest displacement trail bike while also boasting serious desert racing pedigree with 18 victories in Baja 1000 competition. Following its most recent overhaul in 2019 with the adoption of EFI, a new chassis, updated bodywork, and more, the CRF450X has enjoyed minor changes since including the addition of hand guards in 2021 and cosmetic revisions in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2025.

The CRF450X is Honda’s largest displacement trail bike, and it boasts some mechanical and cosmetic changes in 2027.Honda

For 2027, Honda’s 450cc dirt bike that boasts 50-state year-round off-road-legal status features some revisions including different fork oil (switching from SS37 to SS17), a new headlight and visor adopted from the CRF450RL dual sport, blue side number plates and rear fender (instead of red), and new radiator shroud graphics.

Fork oil and headlight and visor are the 2027 CRF450X’s mechanical updates.Honda

The 2027 Honda CRF450X will be available in October 2026 for $9999, which is the same suggested retail price it’s had since MY25.

The easiest way to tell a 2027 CRF450X from prior models is by its blue side number plates and rear fender.Honda

2027 Honda CRF450X Specs

MSRP: $9999
Engine: SOHC, liquid-cooled single-cylinder; 4 valves
Displacement: 450cc
Bore x Stroke: 96.0 x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio: 12.1:1
Transmission/Final Drive: 6-speed/chain
Fuel System: EFI w/ 46mm throttle body
Clutch: Wet, multiplate; cable actuation
Frame: Aluminum twin-spar
Front Suspension: Showa 49mm coil-spring fork, compression damping and rebound damping adjustable; 12.0 in. travel
Rear Suspension: Showa shock, spring preload, high/low-speed compression damping, and rebound damping adjustable; 11.8 in. travel
Front Brake: Nissin 2-piston caliper, 260mm disc
Rear Brake: Nissin 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc
Tires, Front/Rear: Dunlop Geomax MX52; 80/100-21 / 110/100-18
Rake/Trail: 27.6°/4.6 in.
Wheelbase: 58.7 in.
Ground Clearance: 13.1 in.
Claimed Seat Height: 37.9 in.
Fuel Capacity: 2.0 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight: 275 lb.
Availability: October 2026
Contact: powersports.honda.com