Honda CRF450RL vs Suzuki DR-Z4SM: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda CRF450RL (2021-present) and the Suzuki DR-Z4SM (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda CRF450RL 38.7 hp, Suzuki DR-Z4SM 38 hp.
- Torque: Honda CRF450RL 37.7 Nm, Suzuki DR-Z4SM 37 Nm.
- Weight: Honda CRF450RL 132 kg, Suzuki DR-Z4SM 154 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda CRF450RL (2021-present)38.7 (best)
- Suzuki DR-Z4SM (2025-present)38
Torque Nm
- Honda CRF450RL (2021-present)37.7 (best)
- Suzuki DR-Z4SM (2025-present)37
Weight kg
- Honda CRF450RL (2021-present)132 (best)
- Suzuki DR-Z4SM (2025-present)154
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-present Remove |  2025-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dual-sport | Dual-sport |
| Years | 2021-present | 2025-present |
| Engine | 449.7cc liquid-cooled SOHC (Unicam) 4-valve single, 96.0 x 62.1mm bore/stroke, 12.0:1 compression | 398cc liquid-cooled DOHC single, EFI |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 449 cc | 398 cc |
| Power | 38.7 hp @ 7,600 rpmBest | 38 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 37.7 Nm @ 6,600 rpmBest | 37 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh manual, chain final drive | 5-speed constant mesh, chain final drive; final drive: Chain, #520 |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 132 kg (wet)Best | 154 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 945 mm | 890 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.6 L | 8.7 LBest |
| Front suspension | 49mm Showa inverted fork, adjustable rebound damping, no preload adjustment, 12 in (304.8mm) travel, steering damper included | KYB inverted telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable compression/rebound/preload, 260mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 11.8 in (299.7mm) travel | Link-type, coil spring, oil damped (KYB shock), adjustable compression/rebound/preload, 277mm travel |
| Brake system | Non-ABS | Switchable ABS; front ABS always active, rear ABS can be disengaged |
| Front brake | Single 260mm disc | Dual-piston floating caliper, 310mm disc |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc | Single-piston caliper, 240mm disc |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 (IRC GP21) | 120/70R17 M/C 58H, tube type (Dunlop Sportmax Q5A) |
| Rear tire | 120/80-18 (IRC GP22) | 140/70R17 M/C 66H, tube type (Dunlop Sportmax Q5A) |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 9,999 (US) | USD 8,999 (USA)Best |