Completely Redesigned CRF450 Performance Models Headline Honda Canada’s 2027 Off-Road Lineup

• Major improvements to the new CRF450 lineup deliver enhanced power, better handling, and reduced weight
• CRF250R, CRF250R HRC WORKS EDITION and CRF250RX receive targeted updates

In an exciting all-new-model announcement, Honda Canada unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its 2027 450 CRF Performance models, highlighted by the most comprehensive update to the CRF450R in a decade.

Developed with direct input from Honda Racing Corporation’s (HRC) factory racing programs, Honda’s new flagship motocrosser combines a lighter, more powerful engine with comprehensive chassis and suspension revisions for a more capable, more confidence-inspiring race machine that gives riders a clear competitive edge.

2027 Honda CRF450

CRF450R
Honda’s CRF450R receives its most comprehensive update in over 10 years, combining an all-new engine and chassis with extensive refinements inspired by the brand’s factory racing programs. The latest CRF450R delivers stronger, more controllable power, enhanced stability and improved rider connection across a wide range of track conditions.

From its redesigned intake and exhaust systems to its updated frame, suspension and lighter weight, every aspect of the machine has been carefully engineered to give riders a competitive edge—whether chasing championships or pushing personal limits at the local track.

Colour: Extreme Red
Selling Price¹: $13,117
Available: September

CRF450R HRC WORKS EDITION
Honda’s CRF450R HRC WORKS EDITION represents the most advanced and race-focused iteration of Honda’s premium motocrosser to date. Based on the completely redesigned CRF450R platform, this elite model combines innovative engineering with direct input from Honda’s factory racing programs, delivering meaningful gains in power, handling and overall performance.

Featuring exclusive high-end components, specialized settings and HRC-inspired styling, the CRF450R HRC Works Edition is purpose-built for riders seeking the closest possible connection to Honda’s championship-winning race machines.

Colour: Extreme Red
Selling Price¹: $16,367
Available: October

CRF450RX
Built on a legacy of continuous refinement and race-proven performance, Honda’s CRF450RX undergoes its most significant evolution of the model since its introduction. Completely redesigned from the ground up, with feedback from off-road racing teams, this latest generation reflects years of development at the highest levels of closed-course off-road competition, incorporating meaningful gains in power, handling and durability.

From its all-new engine and chassis to its updated styling and design, the CRF450RX is purpose-built to meet the demands of today’s cross-country racers—a balanced, confidence-inspiring platform that excels across a wide range of challenging terrain.

Colour: Extreme Red
Selling Price¹: $13,267
Available: October

New Features on the 2027 CRF450R

• New bodywork, matching works bikes used by the Honda HRC Petronas MXGP team.
• New tricolor livery unifies the Honda Racing image/brand.
• New larger-capacity titanium fuel tank.
• New swingarm, chain slider and plastic chain-guide plate.
• Sustainable materials used for some parts, including front fender, front number plate, side panels and seat base.
• New engine with more rigid crankshaft assembly, new bearings.
• Cylinder-bore size is now 1mm larger.
• Full transistorized ignition and ignition coil, with updated fuel-injection and ignition settings.
• New airbox, air filter, air funnel.
• Evolved Unicam valvetrain system.
• Larger intake and exhaust valves, more aggressive cam profile, switch to titanium exhaust valves.
• Steeper angle for all valves, and shorter/steeper downdraft intake.
• New clutch with lighter design and innovative back-torque-limiter design.
• Redesigned transmission is smaller and lighter, and has revised, taller gear ratios.
• Redesigned lighter, more-reliable starter system.
• New exhaust system, designed to meet AMA sound limits.
• New main wiring harness.
• New design for main frame and rear subframe.
• Suspension has changed internals/oil/setting, with extensive steps taken to optimize damping feel and consistency, including between front and rear.
• Kashima coating added on internal suspension parts, front and rear.
• Stiffer front and rear suspension springs.
• Fork switches from the traditional Bending Control Valve configuration to a Dynamic Blow System main-piston-valve structure, for improved stroke consistency.
• New shock linkage with revised ratio and a new thrust needle bearing.
• New rear-wheel hub design.
• Dunlop MX34 tires front and rear (rear with a new size).
• Extensive detail updates to simplify bike maintenance.

2027 Honda CRF250

CRF250R
Building on a legacy of championship-winning performance, the CRF250R exemplifies Honda’s commitment to balanced performance, precision handling and durability in the highly competitive 250 motocross class.

For 2027, targeted suspension revisions improve consistency and rider feel, while updates to the intake and exhaust systems reduce sound output to support compliance with evolving regulations while maintaining the high level of performance riders expect. The result is a finely tuned machine designed to excel in a wide range of track conditions.

• Colour: Extreme Red
• Selling Price¹: $11,667
• Available: June

CRF250R HRC WORKS EDITION
Building on the proven performance of the CRF250R platform, Honda’s newly renamed CRF250R HRC WORKS EDITION delivers a true factory-inspired motocross experience, with features and settings influenced directly from Honda’s highest levels of racing. Reflecting the machines campaigned by Honda HRC Progressive, the model combines exclusive components, specialized tuning and distinctive styling to elevate performance on every part of the track.

From enhanced power delivery and refined suspension feel to premium materials and race-ready details, the CRF250R HRC WORKS EDITION delivers the ultimate competitive edge straight from the showroom floor.

• Colour: Extreme Red
• Selling Price¹: $14,967
• Available: October

CRF250RX
The CRF250RX blends championship-winning motocross DNA with trail-focused versatility. Derived from the proven CRF250R platform and refined for cross-country competition, this off-road specialist delivers a potent combination of responsive power, precise handling and rugged durability.

With updates that enhance rideability, control and endurance in challenging terrain, the CRF250RX is equally at home threading tight woods, conquering technical sections, or charging across open terrain.

• Colour: Extreme Red
• Selling Price¹: $11,817
• Available: July