Honda TRX450R vs Honda TRX450R E (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda TRX450Rstacks up against the Honda TRX450R E. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda TRX450RHonda TRX450R E
Model year20182011
Price$7,799$7,499
Engine450 cc450 cc
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity2.7 L2.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper. Single disc
Tires21/7-10 / 20/10-9 22/7-10 / 20/10-9

Honda TRX450R vs Honda TRX450R E — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda TRX450R and the Honda TRX450R E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda TRX450R brings its published horsepower, while the Honda TRX450R E counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda TRX450R E has the lower MSRP.

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: