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[[File:honda-crf450-2004-2004-0.jpg|600px|2004 Honda CRF450R]] | [[File:honda-crf450-2004-2004-0.jpg|600px|2004 Honda CRF450R]] | ||
The 2003 CRF450R is as close as common riders can get to a full-fledged factory MX ride. Derived from the top racing bikes Honda puts on the World MX tracks, the CRF450R retains the lightweight | The 2003 CRF450R is as close as common riders can get to a full-fledged factory MX ride. Derived from the top racing bikes Honda puts on the World MX tracks, the CRF450R retains the lightweight aluminum frame, the explosive power deployment of the 4-stroke single and the advanced-tech Showa suspensions. | ||
The rest is up to the rider, as the technical prerequisites for a victory on the dirt track are already met. Or if you prefer to explore the wilderness with your buddies, the 2003 CRF450R can be your brawny, reliable partner for off-road adrenaline. | The rest is up to the rider, as the technical prerequisites for a victory on the dirt track are already met. Or if you prefer to explore the wilderness with your buddies, the 2003 CRF450R can be your brawny, reliable partner for off-road adrenaline. | ||
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The CRF450X needs no introduction to the passionate motorcycle rider. However, the rest of you should know that you're looking at the King of Baja: this machine conquered the extreme conditions of the Baja 500 and Baja 1000 rallies on multiple occasions and has proven its might. If you're aboard the 2008 CRF450X and are stuck, then you're doing something wrong. | The CRF450X needs no introduction to the passionate motorcycle rider. However, the rest of you should know that you're looking at the King of Baja: this machine conquered the extreme conditions of the Baja 500 and Baja 1000 rallies on multiple occasions and has proven its might. If you're aboard the 2008 CRF450X and are stuck, then you're doing something wrong. | ||
The 2008 Honda CRF450X brings in precise acceleration thanks to the throttle position sensor, while the reduced weight of the engine and | The 2008 Honda CRF450X brings in precise acceleration thanks to the throttle position sensor, while the reduced weight of the engine and aluminum frame improve both handling and power deployment. If you're not willing to settle for anything short of the best and are looking for an off-road bike you can grow to love, go the CRF450X way. | ||
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[[File:honda-crf450-2009-2009-0_hkq9Mon.jpg|600px|2009 Honda CRF450R]] | [[File:honda-crf450-2009-2009-0_hkq9Mon.jpg|600px|2009 Honda CRF450R]] | ||
The 2008 Honda CRF450R receives an all-new, lighter engine with improved power response thanks to the PGM fuel injection, a nifty match for the new | The 2008 Honda CRF450R receives an all-new, lighter engine with improved power response thanks to the PGM fuel injection, a nifty match for the new aluminum frame with Kayaba suspensions, a longer swingarm and a bigger airbox, with a redesigned exhaust and a new bodywork styling. | ||
Still one of the leading off-road bikes in the top range, the 2008 CRF450R is now even more aggressive and will help daring riders achieve more wins. | Still one of the leading off-road bikes in the top range, the 2008 CRF450R is now even more aggressive and will help daring riders achieve more wins. | ||
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[[File:honda-crf450-2013-2013-0_XfQjwrD.jpg|600px|2013 Honda CRF450R]] | [[File:honda-crf450-2013-2013-0_XfQjwrD.jpg|600px|2013 Honda CRF450R]] | ||
For years, the Honda CRF450R has represented the MX elite, and the 2012 iteration does not stray from the tradition. 2012 brings a new | For years, the Honda CRF450R has represented the MX elite, and the 2012 iteration does not stray from the tradition. 2012 brings a new aluminum frame with a new suspension package and a shorter dual muffler positioned closer to the center of the bike, for a better-centralized mas and a more nimble feel. | ||
The 2012 CRF450R also comes with the new KYB Pneumatic Spring Fork which brings better performance and a lighter build. A new, stronger clutch is also on the menu, together with revised airbox, bodywork livery and styling, new rotors and upgraded engine parts, such as piston, radiators, mapping and many more. | The 2012 CRF450R also comes with the new KYB Pneumatic Spring Fork which brings better performance and a lighter build. A new, stronger clutch is also on the menu, together with revised airbox, bodywork livery and styling, new rotors and upgraded engine parts, such as piston, radiators, mapping and many more. | ||
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[[File:honda-crf450-2014-2014-0.jpg|600px|2014 Honda CRF450R]] | [[File:honda-crf450-2014-2014-0.jpg|600px|2014 Honda CRF450R]] | ||
The 2013 CRF450R retains the top-notch | The 2013 CRF450R retains the top-notch aluminum frame and swingarm of the previous model year, while the KYB PSF (Pneumatic Spring Fork) suspension maintains the reduced weight and top-level performance of the suspensions. 2014 brings a new engine intake and exhaust ports, dual-timing fuel injection and revised exhausts, and new clutch springs. | ||
For the amateur racer or hobby rider alike, the 2014 CRF450R represents a truly great platform which provides premium quality derived from the factory rides at a fraction of the works prices. | For the amateur racer or hobby rider alike, the 2014 CRF450R represents a truly great platform which provides premium quality derived from the factory rides at a fraction of the works prices. | ||