Yamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary Edition vs Honda CRF® 450R (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary Editionstacks up against the Honda CRF® 450R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary EditionHonda CRF® 450R
Model year20262026
Price$10,499$9,699
Engine450 cc449 cc
Weight110 kg113 kg
Seat height965 mm960 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresDunlop® MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® MX33 120/80 R19Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 80/100-21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 120/80-19

Yamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary Edition vs Honda CRF® 450R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary Edition and the Honda CRF® 450R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary Edition brings its published horsepower in a 110 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 450R counters with its own power figure at 113 kg. On price, the Honda CRF® 450R 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: