Husqvarna FC 450 Rock Star vs Honda CRF450R Slettes (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna FC 450 Rock Starstacks up against the Honda CRF450R Slettes. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna FC 450 Rock StarHonda CRF450R Slettes
Model year20212019
Price$9,299
Engine450 cc450 cc
Horsepower63 hp53 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight101 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliperSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliperSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
Tires90/90-21 / 140/90-18 80/100-21 / 120/80-19

Husqvarna FC 450 Rock Star vs Honda CRF450R Slettes — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna FC 450 Rock Star and the Honda CRF450R Slettes usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna FC 450 Rock Star brings 63 hp in a 101 kg package, while the Honda CRF450R Slettes counters with 53 hp.

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: