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shredder23 5/29/2012 3:40pm
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Heres something interesting from the MXA.. "I do know that the dually sounds louder than the eggplant-sized single can on the old bike." Wasn't the dual pipes made to lower the sound?? Pinch
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shredder23 wrote:
Heres something interesting from the MXA.. "I do know that the dually sounds louder than the eggplant-sized single can on the old bike." Wasn't the dual...
Heres something interesting from the MXA.. "I do know that the dually sounds louder than the eggplant-sized single can on the old bike." Wasn't the dual pipes made to lower the sound?? Pinch
Stricter sound regulations are coming, according to Honda. I am not sure if that means AMA or Japan. However, have you guys noticed how much larger the cans are on the Japanese Nationals bikes?
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stillwelding 5/29/2012 5:24pm
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Which riders were used in the development of this new machine?
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newmann 5/29/2012 5:59pm
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Dude wrote:
Stricter sound regulations are coming, according to Honda. I am not sure if that means AMA or Japan. However, have you guys noticed how much larger...
Stricter sound regulations are coming, according to Honda. I am not sure if that means AMA or Japan. However, have you guys noticed how much larger the cans are on the Japanese Nationals bikes?
Not sure if that means AMA or Japan? Didn't know there was a difference.

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72kiteboarder wrote:
Am I the only one that thinks it looks like a Husky?
That's why this bike looks so good!Tongue
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Dude wrote:
Stricter sound regulations are coming, according to Honda. I am not sure if that means AMA or Japan. However, have you guys noticed how much larger...
Stricter sound regulations are coming, according to Honda. I am not sure if that means AMA or Japan. However, have you guys noticed how much larger the cans are on the Japanese Nationals bikes?
newmann wrote:
Not sure if that means AMA or Japan? Didn't know there was a difference.
Japan has very strict Sound ordinances.
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captmoto 5/29/2012 6:07pm
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72kiteboarder wrote:
Am I the only one that thinks it looks like a Husky?
That was my first thought too.
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Kudos to Honda on this one, veryyyyy Trick looking.....

but... i will never own one, it's a 4 stroke... however... I'd lay a deposit down tomorrow on a Honda 250 two stroke with the same looks...
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Fast Orange 5/29/2012 6:44pm
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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....
jleews6 wrote:
WOW, First time I have herd that one.
Get used to it, cause you'll be hearing it again & again. Of course, we've known it for much longer than most!

By the way, the honda's bodywork mimicks last years KTM! Why not put the hydro clutch on, then it would dead confirm my suspicions!
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TannerMxer wrote:
I think the plastics and dual silencers are ugly as f**k.
Ok, Ok, we get it, you're a hater. Now go clean the sand out of your vagina and lighten up a little...
Or go pester some other forum.

This is my next bike, no second thoughts about it.
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tobz 5/29/2012 7:10pm
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TannerMxer wrote:
I think the plastics and dual silencers are ugly as f**k.
gotwings wrote:
Ok, Ok, we get it, you're a hater. Now go clean the sand out of your vagina and lighten up a little... Or go pester some...
Ok, Ok, we get it, you're a hater. Now go clean the sand out of your vagina and lighten up a little...
Or go pester some other forum.

This is my next bike, no second thoughts about it.
LOL, you got a little hurt because someone doesn't like your next bike?

The dual exhaust idea is shit. When you go put a normal single exhaust on it, the left side looks a tad weird from an empty sideplate where an exhaust should be, like the 250f's did.

I'm not a fan of the white strip of plastic along the side either.
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level 5/29/2012 7:17pm
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I am shocked by the air suspension. That is crazy.

What I don't understand is why everybody complains about the dual exhaust so much. Why is it such a bad thing? It seems like it would provide a better balance and it looks pretty trick also.

I think the graphics look amazing by the way. Very nice looking bike.

I can't get over that exhaust up front that hangs to the ground. It makes the bike seem heavy.
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DPW 5/29/2012 7:20pm
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72kiteboarder wrote:
Am I the only one that thinks it looks like a Husky?
captmoto wrote:
That was my first thought too.
I think the same thing was said about the '10 YZ250F....which I agree the wheels are round on all of them

Bike looks good to me ...sign me up, dual exhaust and all!

Who cares on the looks, how does the bike preform for me?
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Camp332 5/29/2012 7:22pm
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stillwelding wrote:
Which riders were used in the development of this new machine?
This one guy who can ride OK, Jeremy McGrath, amongst other "OK" riders.
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I really don't understand all the hate for the dual exhaust system. I think it looks trick. Not to mention I bet it will sound AWESOME with an uncorked set of aftermarket cans. I'm not saying they will perform any better, or save any weight.. or even centralize the weight that's there. But I personally like the look...and i'm thinking it will sound spectacular.

But then again...I'm from southern WV... this may be the redneck in me speaking. So what do I know? Smile
aFACEdismembered 5/29/2012 8:30pm
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ipushmybike wrote:
I dont see the difference between these two bikes [img]http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/large/2011_TC449_11.jpg[/img] [img]http://cdn.racerxonline.com/30456_2013hondacrf450-zaca-262_600.jpg[/img]
I dont see the difference between these two bikes

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One is ugly and one looks cool.
You're right. The Husky does look pretty trick. Cool

I see KTM/YZ250f side plates, second attempt at dual exhaust Aprilia style this time (2 smaller ones), Yamaha/Suzuki 2 stroke style exposed gas tank that graphics don't stick to, ugly color coordinating... it just isn't doing it for me aesthetically. I'm sure it feels amazing to ride though.
Bronson905 5/29/2012 9:07pm
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aFACEdismembered wrote:
You're right. The Husky does look pretty trick. B) I see KTM/YZ250f side plates, second attempt at dual exhaust Aprilia style this time (2 smaller ones)...
You're right. The Husky does look pretty trick. Cool

I see KTM/YZ250f side plates, second attempt at dual exhaust Aprilia style this time (2 smaller ones), Yamaha/Suzuki 2 stroke style exposed gas tank that graphics don't stick to, ugly color coordinating... it just isn't doing it for me aesthetically. I'm sure it feels amazing to ride though.
I see YZ250F side plates too... I've never really been a fan of how Honda's look or ride, and I will continue to think that!
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ipushmybike wrote:
I dont see the difference between these two bikes [img]http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/large/2011_TC449_11.jpg[/img] [img]http://cdn.racerxonline.com/30456_2013hondacrf450-zaca-262_600.jpg[/img]
I dont see the difference between these two bikes

burn1986 wrote:
One is ugly and one looks cool.
aFACEdismembered wrote:
You're right. The Husky does look pretty trick. B) I see KTM/YZ250f side plates, second attempt at dual exhaust Aprilia style this time (2 smaller ones)...
You're right. The Husky does look pretty trick. Cool

I see KTM/YZ250f side plates, second attempt at dual exhaust Aprilia style this time (2 smaller ones), Yamaha/Suzuki 2 stroke style exposed gas tank that graphics don't stick to, ugly color coordinating... it just isn't doing it for me aesthetically. I'm sure it feels amazing to ride though.




That Rear Fender is a Copy of the KTM rear fender - Its sad that Honda is a follower not a leader ! Last years rear fender was clean and sano and looked awesome fitted the 250 and 450 .

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IceMan446 5/29/2012 9:32pm
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aFACEdismembered wrote:
You're right. The Husky does look pretty trick. B) I see KTM/YZ250f side plates, second attempt at dual exhaust Aprilia style this time (2 smaller ones)...
You're right. The Husky does look pretty trick. Cool

I see KTM/YZ250f side plates, second attempt at dual exhaust Aprilia style this time (2 smaller ones), Yamaha/Suzuki 2 stroke style exposed gas tank that graphics don't stick to, ugly color coordinating... it just isn't doing it for me aesthetically. I'm sure it feels amazing to ride though.
Never had an issue with my graphics sticking to my YZ gas tanks.
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SLAPAHO 5/29/2012 9:51pm
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that bike looks badass, not 100% sold on the pipe/pipes, but the thing looks pretty damn good, i think honda went all out on the changes for '13. some of you could ruin a good blow job, take it for what it is. if you don't like it, don't buy one. pretty simple.
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"some of you could ruin a good blow job"


Classic.
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I'm really getting a kick out of all the jokers saying how stupid the air fork is because "we tried that in the 70's." That's kind of like saying the fuel injection on the 57' chevy sucked so why would we try it again in 1989............

.......and who buys something performance oriented based on looks........? Its like a clown festival in here.

Btw......I think the bike looks great, but I guess I'm easy......I never saw a race bike I didn't like.
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MCfan4life 5/29/2012 10:59pm
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GuyB wrote:
Heh...the '13 110 got the same graphic look. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/05/29/13_CRF110F_medium_196542.jpg[/img]
Heh...the '13 110 got the same graphic look.

Is this an all new bike, or the CRF70? Because Honda has never made a CRF110. It looks like their 70. They have a 50, 70, 80, 100, 130 and 150 in their 2012 'fun' line-up.
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Jay LINY 5/29/2012 11:17pm
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Nope not for me. I think the KTM looks way better and im sure its more reliable.
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KLM85 5/29/2012 11:29pm
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I wonder how they will properly tune the air shocks on an MX bike. I have fox 2.0s on my 2 seat turbo rail and they are great but they heat up fast. When they heat up they behave differently. They are even fairly sensitive to the outside temperature. Personally I like the buttery smooth ride but on something so precise it kinda seems like a gamble to get dialed in. I would imagine it is crazy smooth when its dialed in though the progressive spring rate of an air shock seems like a good fit to an mx bike.
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NZ272 5/29/2012 11:29pm
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Jay LINY wrote:
Nope not for me. I think the KTM looks way better and im sure its more reliable.
"some of you could ruin a good blow job, take it for what it is. if you don't like it, don't buy one. pretty simple"

This is 100% good advice.. Personal preference man, don't be a hater..
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sam111 5/29/2012 11:45pm
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Here is a good, concise review of the bike from someone (David Pingree) who has actually ridden it. I apologise if this has already been posted in this thread, but I didn't have time to look right through it.
RacerX 2013 CRF450 Introduction

And here is MXA's review:
MXA 2013 CRF450 Introduction
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tobz 5/30/2012 1:25am
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Jay LINY wrote:
Nope not for me. I think the KTM looks way better and im sure its more reliable.
NZ272 wrote:
"some of you could ruin a good blow job, take it for what it is. if you don't like it, don't buy one. pretty simple" This...
"some of you could ruin a good blow job, take it for what it is. if you don't like it, don't buy one. pretty simple"

This is 100% good advice.. Personal preference man, don't be a hater..
Hater? He's not one prancing around claiming it's going to be his next bike and it's the next best thing since sliced bread, so he's a hater? Nothing wrong with saying that he doesn't like it.
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MCfan4life 5/30/2012 2:42am
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Just my personal taste but I don't like the shrouds. I prefer full shrouds that cover the whole tank. Those shrouds make the tank look 'big' and, as someone has already mentioned, that black part of the tank will get scuffed and look old fast.

Also surprised/disappointed that it didn't come with the hydro clutch.

Other than that we'll have to wait and see how it stacks up against the other 450's. Remember it was only 4 years ago that Honda unveiled their revolutionary '09 CRF450 which looked great in all the press releases....
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NZ272 5/30/2012 3:51am
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Jay LINY wrote:
Nope not for me. I think the KTM looks way better and im sure its more reliable.
NZ272 wrote:
"some of you could ruin a good blow job, take it for what it is. if you don't like it, don't buy one. pretty simple" This...
"some of you could ruin a good blow job, take it for what it is. if you don't like it, don't buy one. pretty simple"

This is 100% good advice.. Personal preference man, don't be a hater..
tobz wrote:
Hater? He's not one prancing around claiming it's going to be his next bike and it's the next best thing since sliced bread, so he's a...
Hater? He's not one prancing around claiming it's going to be his next bike and it's the next best thing since sliced bread, so he's a hater? Nothing wrong with saying that he doesn't like it.
Fair call bro, I ain't prancing though. Guess I'm just a bit sensitive about the reliability crack.. Truth be told I am a Honda guy but each to their own man. I just want to ride that sucker and see for myself as soon as it hits dirt here.
Be interesting to see how this fork handles. Same deal on the 13 KXF, might be able to get one one of them first.

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