Yamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary Edition vs Honda CRF450R-S (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 CRF450R-S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary EditionHonda CRF450R-S
Model year20262024
Price$10,499$8,899
Engine450 cc450 cc
Horsepower53 hp
Torque48 Nm
Weight110 kg
Seat height965 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
TiresDunlop® MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® MX33 120/80 R1980/100-21 / 120/80-19

Yamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary Edition vs Honda CRF450R-S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 450F 70th Anniversary Edition and the Honda CRF450R-S 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 CRF450R-S counters with 53 hp. On price, the Honda CRF450R-S 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: