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Cycle News 2026 Issue 22 June 2

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P66 FIRST LOOK I 2027 HONDA MOTOCROSS, OFF-ROAD & DUAL SPORT MODELS The 2027 Honda CRF450R features a ground-up overhaul. It's claimed to be 9.9 pounds lighter. T he 2027 Honda CRF450R receives its most com- prehensive update in more than a decade, pairing an all-new engine and chas - sis with extensive refinements inspired by Honda's HRC fac- tory racing programs in the USA and abroad. Honda claims the latest CRF450R delivers stron - ger, more controllable power, enhanced stability and improved rider connection across a wide range of track conditions. Two versions of the CRF450R will again be available: the stan - dard CRF450R and the upscale CRF450R HRC Works Edition. Note that "HRC" has been added to the Works Edition name. There are a boatload of changes to the '27 CRF450R; very few parts are interchange - able with the previous model, but a few differences take center stage, such as weight. Honda claims the 2027 CRF450R is 9.9 pounds lighter than the '26, with a curb weight of 238.1 pounds and 226.4 2027 HONDA MOTOCROSS, OFF-ROAD & DUAL SPORT >

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