Garage Build
2026 Honda CRF450R
BIKE Build by Eddie Laret
WORDS: Kris Keefer
PHOTOS: SIMON CUDBY

The 2026 Honda CRF450R is doing well in many of these media shootouts. With an engine character that is powerful yet easy to ride, it’s one of the better engine deliveries in the 450 class. So why doesn’t it win more shootouts? One word: chassis. The chassis is either really good or feels rigid/harsh depending on the day and how soft/hard the dirt is. What we wanted to do with this build is create a more comfortable CRF450R at more than just one track. Track toughness is a testing term that explains how versatile a machine can be. We are looking to create a Honda with track toughness.
Yoshimura
RS-12 Full Titanium Exhaust System
yoshimura-rd.com
Hinson Racing
Clutch Basket, Inner Hub, Pressure Plate, Clutch Plates, Clutch Cover
hinsonracing.com
Moto Hose
Radiator Hose Kit
motohose.com
Twin Air
Power-Flow Kit
twinair.com
Ride Engineering
23.5 Offset Triple Clamps, 270mm O/S Front Disc
ride-engineering.com
Enzo Racing
Fork and Shock Revalved
with Springs
enzoracing.com
Precision Worx
Fork Coatings
instagram.com/precisionworx
Sypher Coatings
Cerakote, Calipers, Engine Parts
syphercoatings.com
Renthal
Fatbar 839, Full Waffle Soft, 50 Tooth Sprocket
renthal.com
Works Connection
Elite Axle Block Kit, Reservoir Caps, Pro-Launch Start Device, Throttle Tube, Pro Pegs
worksconnection.com
CMT USA
Front Disc Guard, Front Master Cylinder, Works Skid Plate, Rear Master Cylinder Guard, Rear Caliper, Rear Chain Block
cmtracingusa.com
Faster USA
Hubs with Stock Spokes
and Rims
fasterusa.com
Dunlop
AT82 80/100-21, MX34 120/90-19
dunlopmotorcycletires.com
Throttle Syndicate
Custom Graphic Kit,
Seat Cover
throttlesyndicate.com
FCP Racing
Engine Mounts
fcpracing.com
DID
520 ERT 3 Chain
didchain.com
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