Honda CRF450R vs Kawasaki KX450
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CRF450R and the Kawasaki KX450 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF450R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱550,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱15,516
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KX450
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱525,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,811
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KX450 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱525,000, which is ₱25,000 (5%) below the Honda CRF450R at ₱550,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the KX450 is estimated at ₱14,811 a month against ₱15,516 for the CRF450R, a difference of ₱705 a month.
- The KX450 is the heavier bike (112.6 kg against 108 kg for the CRF450R).
- The CRF450R carries more fuel (7.1 L against 6.2 L for the KX450).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CRF450RStandard, ₱550,000 | Kawasaki KX450Standard, ₱525,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, uni-cam | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 450 cc | 449 cc |
| Fuel system (differs) | PGM-FI | Fuel injection: 44 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Manual, 5-Speed Constant Mesh | 5-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2200 mm | 2180 mm |
| Width (differs) | 827 mm | 820 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1263 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 953 mm | 960 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 333 mm | 345 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 108 kg | 112.6 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.1 L | 6.2 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa 49 mm upside-down fork | Inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, 49 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Showa 50 mm monoshock | Uni-Trak, adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression and adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | 260 mm Disc | Single semi-floating petal disc, 270 mm, Brembo dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | 240 mm Disc | Single petal disc, 240 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 80/100-21 | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 120/90-19 | 120/80-19 63M |
| Wheels (differs) | Wire Spoke | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Twin Tube / Aluminum | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | Engine mode select button | Power modes, launch control, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.