2013 Honda CRF450R Photo, Videos, Specs, and more...

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Edited Date/Time 12/8/2012 7:37pm
Check the homepage, or click here. There's a ton of new in this one.

http://www.vitalmx.com/features/First-Look-Inside-the-2013-Honda-CRF450…







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redrider400 5/29/2012 12:26am
5/29/2012 12:26am
Not gonna lie. That is the best looking bike I have ever seen. I will be selling my 2010 yz450f and getting one. I dunno what everyone else will think, but that is an amazing looking bike. I could do without the dual exhaust, but other than that.
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mattbmx63 5/29/2012 12:35am
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Looks great and the changes seem to be in the right directions. Even enter that the clutch was fixed and no price increase
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RM127 5/29/2012 12:42am
5/29/2012 12:42am
no hydro.........

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The Captain 5/29/2012 12:43am
5/29/2012 12:43am
This is awesome! I was wondering when/if this type of technology would enter the dirt bike market. I have a mtb with fox air suspension that is awesome. I also have a quad with fox float suspension which soaks everything up like butter!

I will be purchasing one of these!
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ocscottie 5/29/2012 12:45am
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RM127 wrote:
no hydro.........
That was the very 1st thing i was looking for....very surprised it is not there.

I didnt think i would like more white on the body work, but actually dig it way more than just the rear fender.
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bd 5/29/2012 1:08am
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I have NEVER been.... I mean NEVER been a four stroke fan. I am ready for change. This bike is sweet
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sharkey 5/29/2012 1:17am
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RM127 wrote:
no hydro.........
ocscottie wrote:
That was the very 1st thing i was looking for....very surprised it is not there. I didnt think i would like more white on the body...
That was the very 1st thing i was looking for....very surprised it is not there.

I didnt think i would like more white on the body work, but actually dig it way more than just the rear fender.
definately dissapointed it isnt there too. thought for sure it would be there before the frame, exhaust and forks
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smrscott 5/29/2012 1:24am
5/29/2012 1:24am
If you were willing to pony up a few hundred more $ for the bike than Hydro Clutch was an option - I believe the Suggested list is the same as the 2012. Hydro clutch + $200-$300 or more, Honda said no
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MX690 5/29/2012 2:01am
5/29/2012 2:01am
Looks pretty sweet, not sure about the twin mufflers, but the rest of it looks good, looks aggressive .
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julienmark 5/29/2012 2:17am
5/29/2012 2:17am
Youv'e got to love the new models,

Although i am not a fan of the exposed black tank that will scuff up and cant be covered up with a new set of plastics!
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ocscottie 5/29/2012 2:23am
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Just imagine how badass a CF tank would look on it Cool
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fullfloater 5/29/2012 2:32am
5/29/2012 2:32am Edited Date/Time 5/29/2012 2:35am
julienmark wrote:
Youv'e got to love the new models, Although i am not a fan of the exposed black tank that will scuff up and cant be covered...
Youv'e got to love the new models,

Although i am not a fan of the exposed black tank that will scuff up and cant be covered up with a new set of plastics!
I put a black tank on a 96 CR250. Thought the same thing but a bit of wd40 makes it look mint everytime.

Like others have said, I'm not a fan of the double exhaust, but that bike is bad. Love Hondas. Need one.

Tank shape reminds me of the circa 84/85 factory hondas.
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tbanks 5/29/2012 4:50am
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Bike looks good, and maybe it's just me but it looks ultra light. Honda upped its game...and I'm curious to see how good the bike really is.....
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tobz 5/29/2012 5:15am
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Looks great but then I remember the difference in quality of build with japs and ktm and don't think I can go back....
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Jono 5/29/2012 5:21am
5/29/2012 5:21am Edited Date/Time 5/29/2012 5:21am
It looks so nice Smile
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JB 19 5/29/2012 5:22am
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The Captain wrote:
This is awesome! I was wondering when/if this type of technology would enter the dirt bike market. I have a mtb with fox air suspension that...
This is awesome! I was wondering when/if this type of technology would enter the dirt bike market. I have a mtb with fox air suspension that is awesome. I also have a quad with fox float suspension which soaks everything up like butter!

I will be purchasing one of these!
My Gary Fisher has Fox Float suspension and like you said they are amazing. How cool is it to basically change the spring rate in the moment with an air pump.

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mjskier 5/29/2012 5:43am
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So what's happening with Showa? Are they on their way out?
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jleews6 5/29/2012 5:46am
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tobz wrote:
Looks great but then I remember the difference in quality of build with japs and ktm and don't think I can go back....
WOW, First time I have herd that one.
Jamie_Munro 5/29/2012 5:47am
5/29/2012 5:47am
Surprising really that an air fork is being referred to as revolutionary,- air vs coil will always be 6 at 1, half a dozen at the other, some will love it and others will simply hate it, especially at the beginning and end of travel. Much quicker and intuitive tuning options though.
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weasel49 5/29/2012 5:49am
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Did they change the way you drain the oils ? Sucks you can't change the oil with out making a mess.
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Kruse317 5/29/2012 5:51am
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Damn! If I didn't just buy a new bike I definitely would have been picking one of these up
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Camp332 5/29/2012 6:12am
5/29/2012 6:12am
weasel49 wrote:
Did they change the way you drain the oils ? Sucks you can't change the oil with out making a mess.
What are you talking about? Changing the oil on my CRF450r isn't messy.
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newmann 5/29/2012 6:20am
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Guess that everyone who has ever complained about KTM plastics and side panels will be hating on the new Honda.

At 242.7 lbs. with a full load of fuel (1.66 gallons) that has it creeping in with the heavyweights of the class??

Dual mufflers? Awww jeeez, not this s%#t again! Smile Couldn't they accomplish basically the same with a dual outlet can? Couldn't they also have upgraded to a ti/carbon setup (single with dual outlet) at the oem level for probably the same cost as the dual system and kept the weight down?
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petrie141 5/29/2012 6:23am
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That dual exhaust looks so awesome! Can't wait to see/hear it in some video!
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jmc2 5/29/2012 6:29am
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No Showa is surprising, but after watching the video the KYB technology sounds high tech but simple. Overall, nice looking bike.
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mark_swart 5/29/2012 6:31am
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Wow, that's two brands switching to the air fork in one year - wonder if Suzuki will follow on this one too? It seems like the seals on every fork I have weep after a few months, and that is with zero static air pressure, not 30-40 psi. I have to wonder how this is going to work out long-term? Is the air chamber a separate chamber within the fork or does it use the same external seals to keep pressure?

It is definitely a cool looking bike. I can almost picture the TwoTwo graphics on it already..
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kardy 5/29/2012 6:37am
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mark_swart wrote:
Wow, that's two brands switching to the air fork in one year - wonder if Suzuki will follow on this one too? It seems like the...
Wow, that's two brands switching to the air fork in one year - wonder if Suzuki will follow on this one too? It seems like the seals on every fork I have weep after a few months, and that is with zero static air pressure, not 30-40 psi. I have to wonder how this is going to work out long-term? Is the air chamber a separate chamber within the fork or does it use the same external seals to keep pressure?

It is definitely a cool looking bike. I can almost picture the TwoTwo graphics on it already..
Separate chamber.
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carlosmacho 5/29/2012 7:19am
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Didn't they try dual exhast on the 250? And remove it because it didn't work and was heavier. I see a lot of people removing this for aftermarket, another extra hidden cost. Air forks, hasn't this been done before and removed. I hope the other manufacturers don't do this.

Other than these two problems, looks like a nice bike. I will stay open minded about the air forks, but the dual exhaust has got to go.

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