CHECKING OUT THE 2025 FACTORY EDITIONS: THE WRAP
Almost all the manufacturers have discovered special editions. We already have the Honda CRF450RWE and the Kawasaki KX450SR in our clutches and the Austrian bikes are scheduled to arrive shortly. Each one of them has a slightly different formula, and each one has attached a different premium to the price. Hereās a summary of what each offers and what it costs.
KAWASAKI KX450SR $13,599 (Standard edition: $10,499)
Kawasakiās is the most expensive of the bunch. The KX450SR is $3100 more than the standard edition. One bonus item that Kawasaki alone offers is the Xtrig triple clampāa much higher quality item than any of the others. Both the Honda and Kawasaki offer hand polished cylinder head and mapping changes to go with the aftermarket exhaust. They also have premium coatings for the shock and fork. The SR suspension valving itself is the same as that of he standard model.
Cylinder head with polished intake ports
Pro Circuit Ti-6 complete titanium exhaust system
Performance ECU/DFI settings
Hinson clutch cover
49mm Showa fork Kashima and titanium coatings
Showa rear shock with Kashima coating
XTRIG ROCS-Tech triple clamp
D.I.D. Dirt Star ST-X black rims
Renthal rear sprocket
D.I.D ERT3 gold chain
Factory Race graphics
HONDA CRF450RWE $12,599 (Standard version: $9699.)
The list of upgrades for the RWE is very similar to the Kawasakiās; mild porting, mapping, exhaust and suspension coatings. The Honda also features suspension valving and a Hinson clutch basketāas well as the cover. The triple clamp, however, is the same as that of the standard model aside from color.
Hand-polished cylinder head ports
Hinson clutch basket
Hinson clutch cover
Twin Air filter
Throttle Jockey graphics
DID DirtStar LT-X rims
Yoshimura exhaust system
Kashima and titanium oxide-coated lower fork tubes
Revalved suspension
RK gold chain
Revised ECU settings
Black triple clamps
HUSQVARNA FC450 FACTORY EDITION $12,799 (Standard edition: $11,399)
Last year, Husqvarna started using the āFactory Editionā moniker for the bikes formerly known as āRockstar Editions.ā There apparently are no big changes in mind for the 2026 Husqvarna FC450, which means that this Factory Edition is based on the 2025 FC450. As we have seen in the past, big changes to the upcoming models are shown on the Factory Edition first. This bikeĀ offers cosmetic upgrades, but the Connectivity Unit, FMF slip-on exhaust, Rekluse clutch cover and WP holeshot device are worth the increase in price. Also, the Husky Factory Editions have slightly more suspension travel and a taller seat height than the standard Husqvarna models.
New Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics
Connectivity Unit Offroad with GPS
Factory Racing CNC-machined triple clamps with adjustable offset
Factory Racing wheel set
FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer
Rekluse outer clutch cover
WP Factory start device
Factory Racing Frame Protection Kit
Gold chain
Carbon composite skid plate
Semi-floating front brake disc
Factory Racing front disc guard made from 2K carbon for added protection
Additional vented airbox cover included
Soft, gray ODI lock-on grips for the highest level of comfort
GUTS Factory Racing high grip seat cover
Premium-quality ProTaper handlebar and bar pad
Number 27 decals included
KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION $12,699 (Standard Edition: $11,299)
KTM likes to change its offerings from year to year. When thereās a new bike coming with changes to the engine and/or frame, the Factory Edition will get that first. For years where thatās not the case (like this one) the bike gets an orange frame and an Akrapovic slip-on exhaust. It also gets a clutch cover and a long list of cosmetic items. No head porting, no suspension upgrades.
Orange glossy frame
Orange frame protectors
Connectivity unit offroad included
Connectivity unit offroad compatible front fender
Vented airbox cover in by-pack
Black engine mounts
Red Bull KTM factory racing graphics with #4 and #7
Ribbed factory seat cover
Orange CNC factory triple clamps
Semi-floating front brake disc
Front brake disc guard
Factory skid plate
Gray, soft odi grips
D.I.D factory wheel set
Orange rear sprocket
WP Factory start device
Gold chain
Akrapovic slip-on exhaust
Hinson clutch cover
GASGAS MC450F FACTORY EDITION $12,599 (Standard edition: $10,499)
GasGas used to run a year behind KTM and Husqvarna. Thatās not the case any more. The MC450F Factory Edition is on the same page as the KTM Factory Edition. The suspesnion, in fact, is straight out of the KTM parts book. Thatās significant because the standard GasGas MC450F has softer suspension than the standard KTM. The GasGas Factory Edition also has a map switch, whereas the standard version does not. The FMF muffler, on the other hand. is similar to the unit on the Husqvarna Factory Edition.
New Red Bull Energy Factory Racing graphics
Connectivity Unit Offroad with GPS sensor
Factory Racing wheel set
CNC-machined triple clamps with two offset options
FMF Titanium Factory 4.1 RCT Silencer
Dunlop Geomax MX34 tires
WP Factory Start Device
Semi-floating Front Brake Disc
Factory Racing Brake Disc Guard
Factory Skid Plate
Black ProTaper aluminum handlebars and bar pad
Soft, gray, ODI grips
Golden chain
Black rear sprocket
Number 51 decals included with every 450 model
2025 Yamaha YZ450F Monster Energy Edition
YAMAHA YZ450F MONSTER ENERGY EDITION: $10,999 (Standard edition: $9999)
The Monster Energy Edition is strictly a tribute to the Monster Energy Star Racing team. It has different color seat and rims in addition to theMonster graphics. Otherwise, it has stock components.
Check out the April, 2025 print edition of Dirt Bike for full tests of the Honda CRF450RWE and Kawasaki KX450SR.
