Honda CRF450RL vs SWM RS 500 R: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda CRF450RL (2021-present) and the SWM RS 500 R (2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda CRF450RL 38.7 hp, SWM RS 500 R 33.5 hp.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda CRF450RL (2021-present)38.7 (best)
- SWM RS 500 R (2023)33.5
Torque Nm
- Honda CRF450RL (2021-present)37.7
- SWM RS 500 R (2023)No data
Weight kg
- Honda CRF450RL (2021-present)132
- SWM RS 500 R (2023)116
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-present Remove |  2023 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dual-sport | Dual-sport |
| Years | 2021-present | 2023 |
| Engine | 449.7cc liquid-cooled SOHC (Unicam) 4-valve single, 96.0 x 62.1mm bore/stroke, 12.0:1 compression | 501.0 ccm (30.57 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 449 cc | 501 cc |
| Power | 38.7 hp @ 7,600 rpmBest | 33.5 hp |
| Torque | 37.7 Nm @ 6,600 rpm | Not available |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh manual, chain final drive | 6-speed, Wet, multiplate, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 132 kg (wet) | 116 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 945 mm | 955 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.6 LBest | 7.5 L |
| Front suspension | 49mm Showa inverted fork, adjustable rebound damping, no preload adjustment, 12 in (304.8mm) travel, steering damper included | KAYABA. Upside down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle, compression and rebound dumping adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 11.8 in (299.7mm) travel | KAYABA. Progressive “soft damp” single hydraulic shock absorber, spring preload, compression and rebound adjustements |
| Brake system | Non-ABS | Not available |
| Front brake | Single 260mm disc | Single disc. Brembo, hydraulic control and floating caliper, 260 mm |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc | Single disc. Brembo, hydraulic control and floating caliper, 220 mm |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 (IRC GP21) | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 120/80-18 (IRC GP22) | 140/80-18 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 9,999 (US) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.