Benelli BX 449 Cross vs Honda CRF450F (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli BX 449 Crossstacks up against the Honda CRF450F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli BX 449 CrossHonda CRF450F
Model year20112009
Price$7,599
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower55 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight108 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. WaveDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. WaveSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 110/90-19 80/18-21 / 120/80-19

Benelli BX 449 Cross vs Honda CRF450F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli BX 449 Cross and the Honda CRF450F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli BX 449 Cross brings 55 hp in a 108 kg package, while the Honda CRF450F counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: