SPY PHOTO – Honda CRF450 Factory 2021

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#434 1/21/2020 1:52am
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ML512 wrote:
The bike also has a very high center cradle with a center port exhaust, new to the CRF...and it looks like there might be an intake...
The bike also has a very high center cradle with a center port exhaust, new to the CRF...and it looks like there might be an intake scoop in front of the seat.
Yepp, frame looks to be a completely new design. Looks very slim too.



I can't spot the air intake in the front, but there are definitely no openings in the number plates in the back. The air has to come from somewhere..

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Anyone else detect a YZF-style intake noise?
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These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame, new plastics, looks like the airbox is structural.
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Camp332 1/21/2020 9:17am
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I swear, the best thing about the dual pipes were the number plates swelled out evenly on both sides, so gripping with your legs felt easier...
I swear, the best thing about the dual pipes were the number plates swelled out evenly on both sides, so gripping with your legs felt easier, and "balanced"..
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KTM and Husky have been doing that with their side panels for the past 4 years or so. I thought it was a great idea when...
KTM and Husky have been doing that with their side panels for the past 4 years or so. I thought it was a great idea when they started doing it.

I didn't know that. It definitely helps a squid like me having those number plates flared out.
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kiwifan 1/21/2020 11:11am
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Mauro wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/01/21/399463/s1200_muzimeccanica_B7lXyezlC_1.jpg[/img] These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame...

These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame, new plastics, looks like the airbox is structural.
ML512 might correct me here but didnt they patent a carbon fibre airbox which was molded as part of the whole subframe? You can see the front number plate has a small slot at the bottom (in a previous pic above) so I guess the air intact is there
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tek14 1/21/2020 11:52am
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Its 2020 now and I sure hope we have better cameras in 2021.
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Mauro wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/01/21/399463/s1200_muzimeccanica_B7lXyezlC_1.jpg[/img] These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame...

These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame, new plastics, looks like the airbox is structural.
kiwifan wrote:
ML512 might correct me here but didnt they patent a carbon fibre airbox which was molded as part of the whole subframe? You can see the...
ML512 might correct me here but didnt they patent a carbon fibre airbox which was molded as part of the whole subframe? You can see the front number plate has a small slot at the bottom (in a previous pic above) so I guess the air intact is there
2016 factory bike used to have the carbon airbox
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ayearinmx 1/21/2020 12:34pm
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tek14 wrote:
Its 2020 now and I sure hope we have better cameras in 2021.
Call it a guess but I reckon there'll be good photos coming soon
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My son rides a New ‘19CRF450
I told him, he ❤️‘s Honda’s, that if we go to a Honda again, I’m running an FMF SINGLE!!
We are!!👍👍
My time at Factory HONDA proved to me, duals are a waist of time across the board, PERIOD!!!
Nothing of benefits claimed are TRUE.
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MxKing809 1/21/2020 2:27pm
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Jesus - that frame is so narrow. If that’s still aluminum I’ll be shocked.
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kiwifan 1/21/2020 3:03pm
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Mauro wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/01/21/399463/s1200_muzimeccanica_B7lXyezlC_1.jpg[/img] These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame...

These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame, new plastics, looks like the airbox is structural.
kiwifan wrote:
ML512 might correct me here but didnt they patent a carbon fibre airbox which was molded as part of the whole subframe? You can see the...
ML512 might correct me here but didnt they patent a carbon fibre airbox which was molded as part of the whole subframe? You can see the front number plate has a small slot at the bottom (in a previous pic above) so I guess the air intact is there
Mauro wrote:
2016 factory bike used to have the carbon airbox
I meant the carbon airbox as part of the subframe (one piece)...or is that what you also mean?
Chris99Flannery 1/21/2020 4:43pm
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Ozzy wrote:
My son rides a New ‘19CRF450 I told him, he ❤️‘s Honda’s, that if we go to a Honda again, I’m running an FMF SINGLE!! We...
My son rides a New ‘19CRF450
I told him, he ❤️‘s Honda’s, that if we go to a Honda again, I’m running an FMF SINGLE!!
We are!!👍👍
My time at Factory HONDA proved to me, duals are a waist of time across the board, PERIOD!!!
Nothing of benefits claimed are TRUE.
#RIDICULOUS
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Mauro 1/21/2020 5:37pm
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kiwifan wrote:
ML512 might correct me here but didnt they patent a carbon fibre airbox which was molded as part of the whole subframe? You can see the...
ML512 might correct me here but didnt they patent a carbon fibre airbox which was molded as part of the whole subframe? You can see the front number plate has a small slot at the bottom (in a previous pic above) so I guess the air intact is there
Mauro wrote:
2016 factory bike used to have the carbon airbox
kiwifan wrote:
I meant the carbon airbox as part of the subframe (one piece)...or is that what you also mean?
This
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kiwifan 1/21/2020 5:44pm
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Mauro wrote:
2016 factory bike used to have the carbon airbox
kiwifan wrote:
I meant the carbon airbox as part of the subframe (one piece)...or is that what you also mean?
Mauro wrote:
This [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/01/21/399604/s1200_s600_IMG_6621.jpg[/img]
This
ta, lets hope that finds its way to the production line! Smile
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Chris99Flannery 1/21/2020 5:45pm
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Mauro wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/01/21/399463/s1200_muzimeccanica_B7lXyezlC_1.jpg[/img] These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame...

These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame, new plastics, looks like the airbox is structural.
Possibly the new CRF150r instead?

If it’s the new 450 might want to skip this year ala 2018 crf250
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chuckdavies 1/22/2020 2:16am
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kiwifan wrote:
ta, lets hope that finds its way to the production line! Smile
I'd bet big that we don't see an integrated carbon fibre airbox/subframe on a standard Honda any time soon...
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kiwifan 1/22/2020 1:45pm
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chuckdavies wrote:
I'd bet big that we don't see an integrated carbon fibre airbox/subframe on a standard Honda any time soon...
Fair enough, but then who thought they would put a titanium tank on a production bike....
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Frame sure looks odd. Looking forward to some still pics to see what going on. It’s cool they are changing things up though.
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kiwifan wrote:
I meant the carbon airbox as part of the subframe (one piece)...or is that what you also mean?
Mauro wrote:
This [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/01/21/399604/s1200_s600_IMG_6621.jpg[/img]
This
kiwifan wrote:
ta, lets hope that finds its way to the production line! Smile
Exactly what motocross needs right now , 1500 $ more expensive bike s !!
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#434 1/22/2020 3:38pm
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chuckdavies wrote:
I'd bet big that we don't see an integrated carbon fibre airbox/subframe on a standard Honda any time soon...
kiwifan wrote:
Fair enough, but then who thought they would put a titanium tank on a production bike....
You‘re right, but carbon fiber is another animal. It is very very hard to mass produce. Ask BMW..

No way, you‘ll see CFRP structual parts on an 8000$ dirt bike.
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Lightning78 1/22/2020 4:22pm
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If you go to @mxbars Instagram page you can see better photos of it ....not perfect but you can definitely see more details of the bike
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GPR245 1/22/2020 4:43pm
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Mauro wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/01/21/399463/s1200_muzimeccanica_B7lXyezlC_1.jpg[/img] These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame...

These are the last spy pics from Sardinia of Tim Gajser's HRC CRF 450 2021 prototype. Single muffler, new head (central pipe exit), new frame, new plastics, looks like the airbox is structural.
That's Mitch Evans, so he may be on a different prototype too during this stage of testing.
mx_phreek 1/22/2020 5:22pm
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kiwifan wrote:
ML512 might correct me here but didnt they patent a carbon fibre airbox which was molded as part of the whole subframe? You can see the...
ML512 might correct me here but didnt they patent a carbon fibre airbox which was molded as part of the whole subframe? You can see the front number plate has a small slot at the bottom (in a previous pic above) so I guess the air intact is there
Wasn’t it like 6 years ago
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I don’t ride Honda’s but i always thought the dual pipes were cool. Make them different from all the rest.
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ledger 1/22/2020 9:20pm
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From what I can see...although a bit blurred, it look's like Honda is making the effort to seriously reduce weight.
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Lastander 1/23/2020 12:18am
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ledger wrote:
From what I can see...although a bit blurred, it look's like Honda is making the effort to seriously reduce weight.
And from what ive felt, Honda is the lightest feeling bike out on the track, wonder how this will feel.
Where’s the line though? Feeling so light that it will be squierrely down the straights a la 2009 crf450?
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