Husqvarna FC 450 Rock Star vs Honda CRF450XRL (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna FC 450 Rock Starstacks up against the Honda CRF450XRL. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna FC 450 Rock StarHonda CRF450XRL
Model year20212017
Price
Engine450 cc450 cc
Horsepower63 hp29 hp
Torque24 Nm
Weight101 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliperDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliperSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires90/90-21 / 140/90-18 80/100-21 / 110/100-18

Husqvarna FC 450 Rock Star vs Honda CRF450XRL — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna FC 450 Rock Star and the Honda CRF450XRL 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 CRF450XRL counters with 29 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: