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mxracer32 Posts: 308 Joined: 12/06/2007 Location: Charlotte, NC	8/20/2008 12:42 PM TheWeapon wrote: As a side note, Husky is releasing a 310cc 4stroke for '09.....I wonder if the HP numbers compare to the jap 250F's..... TheWeapon wrote: As a side note, Husky is releasing a 310cc 4stroke for '09.....I wonder if the HP numbers compare to the jap 250F's..... mxracer32 wrote: i wouldnt be concerned with HP numbers as much as HP to weight ratio... Quote Last Post Only mxracer32 wrote: i wouldnt be concerned with HP numbers as much as HP to weight ratio... Quote Last Post Only i wouldnt be concerned with HP numbers as much as HP to weight ratio...
RCC104 Posts: 49 Joined: 5/17/2007 Location: Canastota, NY	8/20/2008 12:55 PM RCC104 wrote: Besides everything thats already been mentioned I've also heard the CRF450 is going to lose A LOT of weight.... if its as much as I heard I'm definitely ditching the YZF RCC104 wrote: Besides everything thats already been mentioned I've also heard the CRF450 is going to lose A LOT of weight.... if its as much as I heard I'm definitely ditching the YZF Quote Last Post Only Besides everything thats already been mentioned I've also heard the CRF450 is going to lose A LOT of weight.... if its as much as I heard I'm definitely ditching the YZF
TheWeapon Posts: 127 Joined: 7/05/2008 Location: SAINT LOUIS, MO	8/20/2008 1:03 PM mxracer32 wrote: i wouldnt be concerned with HP numbers as much as HP to weight ratio... mxracer32 wrote: i wouldnt be concerned with HP numbers as much as HP to weight ratio... TheWeapon wrote: Actually there is some news that the new 250f Husky has the lightest 250F engine ever, and the bike will have a dry weight of 92kg....which puts it at the same or less than the Jap bikes. Not that I'd buy a Husky.... Quote Last Post Only TheWeapon wrote: Actually there is some news that the new 250f Husky has the lightest 250F engine ever, and the bike will have a dry weight of 92kg....which puts it at the same or less than the Jap bikes. Not that I'd buy a Husky.... Quote Last Post Only Actually there is some news that the new 250f Husky has the lightest 250F engine ever, and the bike will have a dry weight of 92kg....which puts it at the same or less than the Jap bikes. Not that I'd buy a Husky....
ratonmacias Posts: 34 Joined: 4/01/2008 Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco MEX	8/20/2008 1:19 PM TheWeapon wrote: As a side note, Husky is releasing a 310cc 4stroke for '09.....I wonder if the HP numbers compare to the jap 250F's..... mxracer32 wrote: i wouldnt be concerned with HP numbers as much as HP to weight ratio... TheWeapon wrote: Actually there is some news that the new 250f Husky has the lightest 250F engine ever, and the bike will have a dry weight of 92kg....which puts it at the same or less than the Jap bikes. Not that I'd buy a Husky.... mxracer32 wrote: i wouldnt be concerned with HP numbers as much as HP to weight ratio... TheWeapon wrote: Actually there is some news that the new 250f Husky has the lightest 250F engine ever, and the bike will have a dry weight of 92kg....which puts it at the same or less than the Jap bikes. Not that I'd buy a Husky.... ratonmacias wrote: yes new engine for the tc and te 250 bikes but the 310 is the older engine with a big bore kit and steel valves as light as the queen mary's anchor. Quote Last Post Only ratonmacias wrote: yes new engine for the tc and te 250 bikes but the 310 is the older engine with a big bore kit and steel valves as light as the queen mary's anchor. Quote Last Post Only yes new engine for the tc and te 250 bikes but the 310 is the older engine with a big bore kit and steel valves as light as the queen mary's anchor.
davis224 Posts: 736 Joined: 8/15/2006 Location: Elkhart, IL	8/20/2008 2:07 PM Edited Date/Time: 8/20/2008 2:08 PM davis224 wrote: the only 09 mx bike I've seen so far at the dealer I work for is the KX250f, still haven't uncrated it yet. I'll be sure to rip the crate apart and take super secret insider cell phone pics if any hondas come in soon though. davis224 wrote: the only 09 mx bike I've seen so far at the dealer I work for is the KX250f, still haven't uncrated it yet. I'll be sure to rip the crate apart and take super secret insider cell phone pics if any hondas come in soon though. Quote Last Post Only the only 09 mx bike I've seen so far at the dealer I work for is the KX250f, still haven't uncrated it yet. I'll be sure to rip the crate apart and take super secret insider cell phone pics if any hondas come in soon though. cbmx racing m http://www.myspace.com/mxdavis224 m
drummer dude Posts: 78 Joined: 5/02/2008 Location: HERMITAGE, PA	8/20/2008 2:21 PM Cygnus wrote: I want an 09 CR500AF ! kaw rider9 wrote: Wrong!!!! 09KX250AF!!!!! I don't think I could handle a 500, So a two fiddy is for me!!!! suzukirm12594 wrote: Youre both wrong!!! Make that a suzuki. kaw rider9 wrote: Wrong!!!! 09KX250AF!!!!! I don't think I could handle a 500, So a two fiddy is for me!!!! suzukirm12594 wrote: Youre both wrong!!! Make that a suzuki. drummer dude wrote: yes,a rm250af would be the ultimate. throw in the gold rims.swwwwweeeeeeettttt!!!!! Quote Last Post Only drummer dude wrote: yes,a rm250af would be the ultimate. throw in the gold rims.swwwwweeeeeeettttt!!!!! Quote Last Post Only yes,a rm250af would be the ultimate. throw in the gold rims.swwwwweeeeeeettttt!!!!!
al990 Posts: 32 Joined: 8/11/2008 Location: Dikemark, NOR	8/20/2008 3:06 PM TheWeapon wrote: Anyone heard when they will be released? Spy pics? I have heard a few whispers about EFI on the 450.... TheWeapon wrote: Anyone heard when they will be released? Spy pics? I have heard a few whispers about EFI on the 450.... al990 wrote: ive heard honda here in norway have a picture but they cant show it to anyone..honda always wait so long on releasing thoe pics of the great bike. Quote Last Post Only al990 wrote: ive heard honda here in norway have a picture but they cant show it to anyone..honda always wait so long on releasing thoe pics of the great bike. Quote Last Post Only ive heard honda here in norway have a picture but they cant show it to anyone..honda always wait so long on releasing thoe pics of the great bike. AL#990
ProMed Posts: 1301 Joined: 9/11/2006 Location: Troutman, NC	8/20/2008 4:18 PM RCC104 wrote: Besides everything thats already been mentioned I've also heard the CRF450 is going to lose A LOT of weight.... if its as much as I heard I'm definitely ditching the YZF RCC104 wrote: Besides everything thats already been mentioned I've also heard the CRF450 is going to lose A LOT of weight.... if its as much as I heard I'm definitely ditching the YZF ProMed wrote: Where did you hear that from? Quote Last Post Only ProMed wrote: Where did you hear that from? Quote Last Post Only Where did you hear that from?
motoman0 Posts: 185 Joined: 5/11/2008 Location: BOLIVAR, TN	8/20/2008 5:04 PM motoman0 wrote: Remember when you went LL to see the new bikes........Those were the days! motoman0 wrote: Remember when you went LL to see the new bikes........Those were the days! Quote Last Post Only Remember when you went LL to see the new bikes........Those were the days!
Motodork Posts: 36 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Temecula, CA	8/20/2008 5:11 PM Motodork wrote: the 09 yamaha is already in dealers in our area Motodork wrote: the 09 yamaha is already in dealers in our area Quote Last Post Only the 09 yamaha is already in dealers in our area
todder Posts: 975 Joined: 10/20/2006 Location: SW, WI	8/20/2008 5:18 PM Edited Date/Time: 8/20/2008 5:18 PM woody woodpecker wrote: The manager of the factory Honda team in europe said this- "The bike for next year is fantastic, I think it will surprise a lot of people- it is something completely different and i think we will be able to compare it to the introduction of the aluminium-framed bike." Sounds good. woody woodpecker wrote: The manager of the factory Honda team in europe said this- "The bike for next year is fantastic, I think it will surprise a lot of people- it is something completely different and i think we will be able to compare it to the introduction of the aluminium-framed bike." Sounds good. todder wrote: What else would he say? The 09's are sort of crappy? Quote Last Post Only todder wrote: What else would he say? The 09's are sort of crappy? Quote Last Post Only What else would he say? The 09's are sort of crappy?
Active Ride Posts: 101 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Spring Hill, FL	8/20/2008 5:35 PM Active Ride wrote: Nothing makes me laugh more than "I heard" on a message board. Active Ride wrote: Nothing makes me laugh more than "I heard" on a message board. Quote Last Post Only Nothing makes me laugh more than "I heard" on a message board. www.active-ride.com
FLmxer Posts: 192 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: SW, FL	8/20/2008 5:37 PM FLmxer wrote: Wasn't the 97 - 98 CR 250 voted the most dangerous design due to the super rigid POS frame that would vibrate so hard you would get arm pump before the gate dropped. It had a strong motor but the high-siding POS caused more injuries than all the other brands combined. A few pro's would not even ride it especially MC. He said that bike would end his career. You could case a jump over and over on another brand but case that same jump on one of those two bikes and break an ankle or shatter your heels. I hope it is not like those years bike. I can't wait to see the new Honda. I will finaly be healed enough to ride by then and might want to get back on a fresh new bike. FLmxer wrote: Wasn't the 97 - 98 CR 250 voted the most dangerous design due to the super rigid POS frame that would vibrate so hard you would get arm pump before the gate dropped. It had a strong motor but the high-siding POS caused more injuries than all the other brands combined. A few pro's would not even ride it especially MC. He said that bike would end his career. You could case a jump over and over on another brand but case that same jump on one of those two bikes and break an ankle or shatter your heels. I hope it is not like those years bike. I can't wait to see the new Honda. I will finaly be healed enough to ride by then and might want to get back on a fresh new bike. Quote Last Post Only Wasn't the 97 - 98 CR 250 voted the most dangerous design due to the super rigid POS frame that would vibrate so hard you would get arm pump before the gate dropped. It had a strong motor but the high-siding POS caused more injuries than all the other brands combined. A few pro's would not even ride it especially MC. He said that bike would end his career. You could case a jump over and over on another brand but case that same jump on one of those two bikes and break an ankle or shatter your heels. I hope it is not like those years bike. I can't wait to see the new Honda. I will finaly be healed enough to ride by then and might want to get back on a fresh new bike.
rc4187 Posts: 104 Joined: 4/01/2008 Location: ,	8/20/2008 5:49 PM FLmxer wrote: Wasn't the 97 - 98 CR 250 voted the most dangerous design due to the super rigid POS frame that would vibrate so hard you would get arm pump before the gate dropped. It had a strong motor but the high-siding POS caused more injuries than all the other brands combined. A few pro's would not even ride it especially MC. He said that bike would end his career. You could case a jump over and over on another brand but case that same jump on one of those two bikes and break an ankle or shatter your heels. I hope it is not like those years bike. I can't wait to see the new Honda. I will finaly be healed enough to ride by then and might want to get back on a fresh new bike. FLmxer wrote: Wasn't the 97 - 98 CR 250 voted the most dangerous design due to the super rigid POS frame that would vibrate so hard you would get arm pump before the gate dropped. It had a strong motor but the high-siding POS caused more injuries than all the other brands combined. A few pro's would not even ride it especially MC. He said that bike would end his career. You could case a jump over and over on another brand but case that same jump on one of those two bikes and break an ankle or shatter your heels. I hope it is not like those years bike. I can't wait to see the new Honda. I will finaly be healed enough to ride by then and might want to get back on a fresh new bike. rc4187 wrote: i had a '98 and cased many jumps... ankles still intact Quote Last Post Only rc4187 wrote: i had a '98 and cased many jumps... ankles still intact Quote Last Post Only i had a '98 and cased many jumps... ankles still intact
FLmxer Posts: 192 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: SW, FL	8/20/2008 6:30 PM FLmxer wrote: I had one and raced it every weekend for a while and did well but it really was way to rigid. The motor was really good and that made up for it for me. EID is probably yelling at some one on the mic while this shot was taken. FLmxer wrote: I had one and raced it every weekend for a while and did well but it really was way to rigid. The motor was really good and that made up for it for me. EID is probably yelling at some one on the mic while this shot was taken. Quote Last Post Only I had one and raced it every weekend for a while and did well but it really was way to rigid. The motor was really good and that made up for it for me. EID is probably yelling at some one on the mic while this shot was taken.
xnationalwrench Posts: 331 Joined: 2/17/2008 Location: BRUNDIDGE, AL	8/20/2008 6:46 PM motoman0 wrote: Remember when you went LL to see the new bikes........Those were the days! motoman0 wrote: Remember when you went LL to see the new bikes........Those were the days! xnationalwrench wrote: Back in the day all you had to do was go to Saddleback and see the R&D teams testing the next years models. Quote Last Post Only xnationalwrench wrote: Back in the day all you had to do was go to Saddleback and see the R&D teams testing the next years models. Quote Last Post Only Back in the day all you had to do was go to Saddleback and see the R&D teams testing the next years models.
kawasa84 Posts: 84 Joined: 6/07/2008 Location: FLOWER MOUND, TX	8/20/2008 7:22 PM kawasa84 wrote: Factory Photo is saying one of the rumors for the 09 Honda's is Kayaba suspension??? I believe Honda owns a large interest in the Showa company. Does that mean they're saying their own company can't compete with KYB? Please someone give me some feedback. kawasa84 wrote: Factory Photo is saying one of the rumors for the 09 Honda's is Kayaba suspension??? I believe Honda owns a large interest in the Showa company. Does that mean they're saying their own company can't compete with KYB? Please someone give me some feedback. Quote Last Post Only Factory Photo is saying one of the rumors for the 09 Honda's is Kayaba suspension??? I believe Honda owns a large interest in the Showa company. Does that mean they're saying their own company can't compete with KYB? Please someone give me some feedback.
zippy895 Posts: 166 Joined: 7/15/2008 Location: DAYTONA BEACH, FL	8/20/2008 7:31 PM zippy895 wrote: http://www.gsmxsn.com/...tocross/CIMG0333.JPG zippy895 wrote: http://www.gsmxsn.com/...tocross/CIMG0333.JPG Quote Last Post Only http://www.gsmxsn.com/...tocross/CIMG0333.JPG
Factoryphoto Posts: 248 Joined: 4/01/2008 Location: Northern California, CA	8/20/2008 9:08 PM Factoryphoto wrote: Says it right here bro.. ＜CRF450R＞ ● エンジン Honda独創のメカニズムであり、コンパクトなエンジンを実現したユニカムバルブトレインを引き続き採用しながら、低・中速、伸び領域のドライバビリティー向上を図るため、ギアポジションセンサーを新たに追加。各ギアで最適な点火時期のコントロールを実現。またクランクシャフトの軽量化や、クラッチアウターおよびクラッチセンターに二硫化モリブデンコート処理を施すなど、細部にわたって改良を実施している。 j/k its just a strong rumor nobody knows shizzle until press release. Factoryphoto wrote: Says it right here bro.. ＜CRF450R＞ ● エンジン Honda独創のメカニズムであり、コンパクトなエンジンを実現したユニカムバルブトレインを引き続き採用しながら、低・中速、伸び領域のドライバビリティー向上を図るため、ギアポジションセンサーを新たに追加。各ギアで最適な点火時期のコントロールを実現。またクランクシャフトの軽量化や、クラッチアウターおよびクラッチセンターに二硫化モリブデンコート処理を施すなど、細部にわたって改良を実施している。 j/k its just a strong rumor nobody knows shizzle until press release. Quote Last Post Only Says it right here bro.. ＜CRF450R＞ ● エンジン Honda独創のメカニズムであり、コンパクトなエンジンを実現したユニカムバルブトレインを引き続き採用しながら、低・中速、伸び領域のドライバビリティー向上を図るため、ギアポジションセンサーを新たに追加。各ギアで最適な点火時期のコントロールを実現。またクランクシャフトの軽量化や、クラッチアウターおよびクラッチセンターに二硫化モリブデンコート処理を施すなど、細部にわたって改良を実施している。 j/k its just a strong rumor nobody knows shizzle until press release. www.factoryphoto.com mrd-racing.com
andymoto Posts: 1358 Joined: 11/28/2007 Location: Scarysville, Moto CA	8/20/2008 9:36 PM andymoto wrote: Believe Hondas done the el suspension swappo before.....Might've been on two stroke 125....? Talkin' long while back....10-15 yr ago.....Or Suzook did it...Take your pick. andymoto wrote: Believe Hondas done the el suspension swappo before.....Might've been on two stroke 125....? Talkin' long while back....10-15 yr ago.....Or Suzook did it...Take your pick. Quote Last Post Only Believe Hondas done the el suspension swappo before.....Might've been on two stroke 125....? Talkin' long while back....10-15 yr ago.....Or Suzook did it...Take your pick. Knowledge Talks; Wisdom Listens.
GuyB Posts: 2603 Joined: 7/10/2006 Location: Irvine, CA	8/20/2008 9:39 PM GuyB wrote: The new Hondas have _______________, _______________, and now boast _______ horsepower. They also have an all-new ______________, and come stock from the factory with ___________________. (No, I don't have any more info or photos than you guys. I'm still awaiting my '09 press kit.) GuyB wrote: The new Hondas have _______________, _______________, and now boast _______ horsepower. They also have an all-new ______________, and come stock from the factory with ___________________. (No, I don't have any more info or photos than you guys. I'm still awaiting my '09 press kit.) Quote Last Post Only The new Hondas have _______________, _______________, and now boast _______ horsepower. They also have an all-new ______________, and come stock from the factory with ___________________. (No, I don't have any more info or photos than you guys. I'm still awaiting my '09 press kit.)
rockcrawlerdude Posts: 2608 Joined: 1/01/2008 Location: Cibolo, TX	8/20/2008 10:04 PM rockcrawlerdude wrote: new color option plastics, renthal big bars, 60 hp, aluminum frame, rental bike when yours breaks.... rockcrawlerdude wrote: new color option plastics, renthal big bars, 60 hp, aluminum frame, rental bike when yours breaks.... Quote Last Post Only new color option plastics, renthal big bars, 60 hp, aluminum frame, rental bike when yours breaks.... 05 CRF450 #N8
todder Posts: 975 Joined: 10/20/2006 Location: SW, WI	8/20/2008 10:16 PM Edited Date/Time: 8/20/2008 11:02 PM andymoto wrote: Believe Hondas done the el suspension swappo before.....Might've been on two stroke 125....? Talkin' long while back....10-15 yr ago.....Or Suzook did it...Take your pick. andymoto wrote: Believe Hondas done the el suspension swappo before.....Might've been on two stroke 125....? Talkin' long while back....10-15 yr ago.....Or Suzook did it...Take your pick. todder wrote: All the CR125s had KYB components from around 97 to 2006 so its no big deal for Honda to use them again. . Quote Last Post Only todder wrote: All the CR125s had KYB components from around 97 to 2006 so its no big deal for Honda to use them again. . Quote Last Post Only All the CR125s had KYB components from around 97 to 2006 so its no big deal for Honda to use them again. .
Tiki Posts: 2863 Joined: 8/01/2006 Location: Bishop, CA	8/20/2008 10:17 PM Adam43 wrote: I hear: EFI KYB suspension New plastic/bodywork 5th generation frame Big changes. I'm looking forward to it, but this is gonna be one expensive bike. Adam43 wrote: I hear: EFI KYB suspension New plastic/bodywork 5th generation frame Big changes. I'm looking forward to it, but this is gonna be one expensive bike. Tiki wrote: KYB? Honda owns Showa. Why would they use KYB? Not saying its not possible just odd. The 97 was a powerhouse. Great for straight lines. Quote Last Post Only Tiki wrote: KYB? Honda owns Showa. Why would they use KYB? Not saying its not possible just odd. The 97 was a powerhouse. Great for straight lines. Quote Last Post Only KYB? Honda owns Showa. Why would they use KYB? Not saying its not possible just odd. The 97 was a powerhouse. Great for straight lines.
TokioMX Posts: 48 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Tokyo, JPN	8/20/2008 10:50 PM Tiki wrote: KYB? Honda owns Showa. Why would they use KYB? Not saying its not possible just odd. The 97 was a powerhouse. Great for straight lines. Tiki wrote: KYB? Honda owns Showa. Why would they use KYB? Not saying its not possible just odd. The 97 was a powerhouse. Great for straight lines. TokioMX wrote: CRs had KYB before. Didn't 125 had Showa forks and KYB shock one year? Honda want to make both company happy or something. I think 125 came with Dunlops and 250 came with Bridgestone (or the other way) in same year model too. "I've heard" Honda is having a press test day on Sep. 10th in Japan. so info should be available about that time. Quote Last Post Only TokioMX wrote: CRs had KYB before. Didn't 125 had Showa forks and KYB shock one year? Honda want to make both company happy or something. I think 125 came with Dunlops and 250 came with Bridgestone (or the other way) in same year model too. "I've heard" Honda is having a press test day on Sep. 10th in Japan. so info should be available about that time. Quote Last Post Only CRs had KYB before. Didn't 125 had Showa forks and KYB shock one year? Honda want to make both company happy or something. I think 125 came with Dunlops and 250 came with Bridgestone (or the other way) in same year model too. "I've heard" Honda is having a press test day on Sep. 10th in Japan. so info should be available about that time.
Neutra Posts: 21 Joined: 8/15/2008 Location: , CA	8/21/2008 12:22 AM