2012 Kawasaki KX450F vs 2025 Honda CRF 300L

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Kawasaki KX450F 2012 Kawasaki KX450F

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
249.1 pounds
2025 Honda CRF 300L 2025 Honda CRF 300L

Cross / motocross

Engine
Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Power
27 hp / 20.1 kW @ 8500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
142 kg / 313 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursLime Green-
Make Model-Honda CRF 300L
Warranty6 months-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (mm)330 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)13.0 inches-
Height (mm)1,275 mm-
Length (in.)85.8 inches-
Height (in.)50.2 inches-
Seat Height (in.)37.6 inches-
Seat Height (mm)955 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,481 mm-
Width (in.)32.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,179 mm-
Width (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height955 mm / 37.6 in.880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1,481 mm / 58.3 in.1455 mm / 57.2 in
Ground Clearance-285 mm / 11.2 in
Height1,275 mm / 50.2 in.1200 mm / 47.2 in
Length2,179 mm / 85.8 in.2230 mm / 87.7 in
Width820 mm / 32.3 in.820 mm / 32.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)6.21 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)275-
Wet Weight (lbs.)249.1 pounds-
Dry Weight (lbs.)606.3 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)1.64 gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)113.0 kg142
Dry Weight275 kg / 606.3 lbs-
Fuel Capacity6.21 litres / 1.64 gallons7.8 Litres / 2 US gal
Wet Weight113.0 kg / 249.1 lbs142 kg / 313 lbs
Performance
Max Power-27 hp / 20.1 kW @ 8500rpm
Max Torque59.40 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 43.8 ft.lbs) @ 4500 Revolutions26.6 Nm / 19.6 lb-ft @ 6500rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.1809 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement (ci)27.40 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)449.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)96.0 x 62.1 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.8 x 2.4 inches-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Displacement-286 cc / 17.4 cu-in
Engine Detail90 degree V-twinFour stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body-
Bore x Stroke-76 x 63 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:110.7:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Emissions-EURO 5+
Fuel Induction-PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
IgnitionDigital DC-CDIFull transistor digital
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchAutomaticWet multiplate, assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveChain#520 chain
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary DriveSelectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft-
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)171 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)200 mm-
Frame TypeAluminum perimeterSteel semi-double cradle
Suspension - Front48mm inverted, Kayaba AOS with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound dampening adjustment / 12.4 in.43mm Telescopic USD forks
Suspension - RearUni-Trak linkage system and Kayaba shock with 50mm piston, 22-position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 22-position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.4 in.Pro-Link single shock with spring
Rake26.9°27.5°
Trail-109 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front171 mm / 6.7 in.234 mm / 9.2 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in.260 mm / 10.2 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationSpeedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, engine temp, clock, hour meter and 2WD/4WD icon, plus indicators for neutral, reverse, belt, and oil pressure.-
Lighting system35W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle discSingle 256mm disc 2 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
ABS-2 channel ABS
Tyres - Front25/8-1280/100-21M/C 51P
Tyres - Rear25/10-12120/80-18M/C 62P
Wheels-Aluminium spoke