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The TRX 450R is high performance All-terrain vehicle manufactured by Honda powersports. It was produced from 2004 to 2014.
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The TRX 450R is high performance All-terrain vehicle manufactured by Honda powersports. It was produced from 2004 to 2014.
While the CRF450R [1] and the TRX450R [2] share the same displacement number, there are very few of the same components between the two engines. Initially, many people were disappointed because the first TRX450R was very weak compared to the CRF450R. Honda claims that it designed the TRX450R engine to produce more torque so that the engine was more suited for ATV purposes. In 2004 and 2005, the only interchangeable part between the ATV and motorcycle engines was the camshaft. In 2006, Honda overhauled the TRX450R engine to make it more similar to its motorcycle variant. This included a more aggressive cam profile, a larger bore with a shortened stroke, a new, short skirt piston and titanium rather than steel valves. In addition, Honda changed the carburetor from a 42 mm Keihin butterfly type to a 40 mm Keihin FCR. This increased the power from about 33 horsepower (25 kW) in the first generation to over 41 horsepower (31 kW) in the second. The first generation engine had a 10.5:1 compression ratio while the second generation had a 12:1 compression ratio.
Because for many years the four-stroke class displacement limit was 440 cubic centimeters, many racing sanctions bumped this number up to allow the new 450 cc bikes and ATVs to compete.
Along with the introduction of the TRX 450R, Honda announced, after 17 years, it would once again support factory sponsored racing. The 450R would be the first factory sponsored bike out of any of the other ATV manufacturers. Honda's first sponsored rider on the new 450r would be Tim Farr. The sponsored Honda team would compete in the ATVA MX and TT Nationals in the Pro-Production class. The 450r's first national race would be the 2003 Baja 1000.
The 450R was off to a good start even before its public launch. The 450R was first across the line in the ATV class with a total time of 22 hours, 27 minutes, and 24 seconds. With an average speed of 37 mph (60 km/h). In the 2004 National MX races, the 450R would place 3rd overall.
Desert racing, and track racing would not be the only events the 450R would race in. The 450R would also compete in the Grand National Cross Country series although Honda would not sponsor any riders.
All specifications are manufacturer-claimed.
| 2004/2005 TRX450r | 2006/2007/2008 TRX450r | 2006/2007/2008 TRX450ER | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC, 4 Valve Cylinder Head, Single-Cylinder | |||
| Displacement | 449.70 cc | 449.49 cc | ||
| Bore/stroke | 94.0 mm x 64.8 mm | 96.0 mm x 62.1 mm | ||
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Fuel Carburetion | Keihin 42 mm round-slide w/TPS | Keihin 40 mm flat-slide with trottle position sensor (TPS) | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed | |||
| Final drive | O-ring-sealed chain | |||
| Front Tire Size | 22 x 7-10 knobby radial | |||
| Rear Tire Size | 20 x 10-9 knobby radial | |||
| Length | 72.6 in | 73.3 in | ||
| Width | 46.3 in | |||
| Height | 43.6 in | 43.3 in | ||
| Seat height | 32.8 in | 32.6 in | ||
| Front suspension | Independent double-wishbone with Showa shocks, featuring adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping | |||
| Front wheel travel | 8.4 in | |||
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link with single Showa shock featuring adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping | |||
| Rear Wheel Travel | 9 in | 9.3 in | ||
| Front Brake Type | Dual hydraulic 17 mm discs with twin-piston calipers | |||
| Rear Brake Type | Single hydraulic 19 mm disc with single-piston caliper | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 04-07= 3.15 gal/ 08-13= 2.6 gal | |||
| Seat Height | 32.5 in | 32.3 in | ||
| Dry Weight | 162/168 kg R/ER | |||
| Colors | 2004: Red 2005: Red or Black | 2006: Red or Black | 2007: 450R: Red, TRX450ER Red, White, Black/Flame. 2008: Red, White, Black/Blue | |
| Warranty | 6 months | |||
| Top Speed | 74 mph (everything stock) | |||
2014 was the last year of production for the TRX 450R
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