7 Things To Know Before Buying A Honda CRF 450 RL

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Honest review, but the weight of the KTM's listed are always minus fuel. Add an IMS 3.2G full of premium and a 350/500 isn't SO much heavier than a CRF, especially when guys are getting the CRF under 280 with mods. You also forgot to add how GOOD the stock Showa forks and shock are compared to the KTM's split function forks. Converting the KTM forks is a common, albeit expensive mod which also adds weight. While it is not a expert trail/ enduro bike the CRF is still THE premier desert bike. They've owned it for years and wrote the book on it. Older, fast guys still love them to roost all over BDR/ TAT/ BLM roads with the confidence of a Honda under them.

Because flame out, stalling at low rpm is why can find deals online.

I got one a few months ago. Got the Vortex ECU, FMF Q4 with the header of the RX, Dunlop 606 tires and remove most of the crap I don't need (plastic covers, etc), put smaller mirrors, smaller LED turn lights. Right now the weight is 275lbs with a full tank of fuel. Originally it was 289lbs. Still heavier than a KTM but I have longer maintenance intervals and Honda reliability. 😉

Trying Metzeler or Pirelli tires next. Maybe it loose a few more pounds.

The suspension is something like 10 million times more compiant than the frame. (Just a guess). Also, the engine is solidly bolted into the frame in at least 4 spots around the parimeter of the engine (see gusset plate). The engine isnt flexing anytime soon. Not sure where the frame is going to flex

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Not the lightest ? Big deal

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Can anyone tell me if the previous year 450RL slip ons work with the 2023? Or if the “2019-2023” CRF 450 X/L/RL slip ons (or full exhaust) will actually work on the 2023? I’m getting conflicting answers everywhere and don’t want to have my buddy order one that ends up not fitting. Hard to find anything that specifically says it fits 2023 RL

I find it as good or better in every way than my KTM EXC 350. And now that I've done the suspension, ecu and pipe it's freakin' awesome.

Based on your POV my money is very well spent!🤙🏽 thanks for the vids man

Currently deciding between ktm 350 excf and Honda 450rl

Great vid Brotha, I was interested in the crf450 RL, but almost 2000.0 just to make it run correct on top of the almost 11,000 OTD price there's a lot of competition for 13k

Good information. thanks

WOW!! Great review. Finally, someone that tells the truth! My 2019 model will be in its third season of riding this year. It's completely stock, motor wise. Has more power than I use, but the strong bottom end and midrange come in very handy to loft the front wheel when needed. Ended up changing the chain at 1200 kms because it was kinking already. I reused the sprockets, but put a D.I.D. ERVT chain on. Radiator guards are a good idea too. I sometimes carry a fuel bladder if I need more range. I then have 13 litres, 300-350 km range, less off road.
Again, excellent review! ❤

Hat mir jemand nen Tipp wie man das irgendwie hinbekommt eine CRF 450R bzw. L oder X legal auf eine deutsche Straße zu bekommen ohne das man auf 25 oder auch 27 Ps kastriert wird?
Müssen nicht die vollen 58 Ps sein aber wenigstens die 40Ps von der US Variante.
Könnt ich mir auch mit ner CRF 300L vorstellen.

Wer Rat weiß bzw. sich auskennt oder auch aufklären kann bitte melden.

I’m on the east side of the state looking to get a bike for search and rescue to go up into the mountains with. Maybe putt around locally. I’m a little short so I’d have to lower it as well. What do you think?

I absolutely love this bike and can't wait for next race season

Im between this or the KTM 500!!! help!

Did you make this vid for me? It's a BDR race horse... Effin A Cotton, Effin A!🤘👍

Wow, I just did my 1 year review video of my 450RL and you took the words right outta my mouth! I feel like I'm in the minority whenever I said you don't need an ECU to ride the thing and service intervals while shorter than others is not that bad and worth the reliability in the long run.

I think people are dumping them on the used market after throwing money at it because they think its a dual sport so it'll be easy to manage but forget that it's from a 450R and it's scaring them away in favor of something more mellow.

Good stuff my friend!

My 2023 should be here in the next few weeks. Can't wait!

In one of those clips, were you riding Mormon well road at the DNWR? I've considered doing it on my 250L but I don't want to drive from centennial hills to the visitor center on 95 on my 250L. It doesn't have enough power 😂

Have you had a chance to Dyno your bike after the GET and the Graves, and if so what did kind of HP/T did the bike put out?

Little heavy yes. My first dual sport so I'm glad that is all I know. I'm excited to do after market exhaust drop some lbs

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