Honda CRF450R 2021

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Moto520 8/28/2020 8:20am
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Buy used! There is no shame in that.
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Meister 8/28/2020 9:06am
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Moto520 wrote:
Buy used! There is no shame in that.
Yup, I've bought year or two old 1 owner bikes since 2008. This time I want a new one. If supercross futures happens on the east coast this year I want to hit a couple for fun, plus Daytona. Few vet races too. That's really the only reason I want a freshie for 21..
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MaxPower wrote:
10k for a dirt bike , for any bike is a lot of money. I make an ok living, I'm baffled how so many people are...
10k for a dirt bike , for any bike is a lot of money. I make an ok living, I'm baffled how so many people are crawling over each other to buy a new Honda. And a pipe, cool gear, a truck to get it to the track. Good for you guys. I want to hear people in this country are thriving. If I can't afford something doesn't mean I don't want other people to also.I just don't understand it.
As far as availability, have any of you been to Walmart or the home Depot lately? There is a shortage of everything. Including change. Don't you think Honda is effected sourcing material and parts too.
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Might be this, who knows.

https://youtu.be/r0HX4a5P8eE
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MXVet261 8/28/2020 10:39am
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Surprised to read the wet weight on the bike of 244. That's only a 3lb loss from 2020 model with dual exhaust. I thought for sure they were going to knock about 10-12lbs off the bike with the re-design.
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Lastander 8/28/2020 10:41am
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MXVet261 wrote:
Surprised to read the wet weight on the bike of 244. That's only a 3lb loss from 2020 model with dual exhaust. I thought for sure...
Surprised to read the wet weight on the bike of 244. That's only a 3lb loss from 2020 model with dual exhaust. I thought for sure they were going to knock about 10-12lbs off the bike with the re-design.
The weight isnt an issue, weight placement is.

Ive never ridden a heavier bike than a KTM, feeling wise..
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Superdave19 8/28/2020 11:49am
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MXVet261 wrote:
Surprised to read the wet weight on the bike of 244. That's only a 3lb loss from 2020 model with dual exhaust. I thought for sure...
Surprised to read the wet weight on the bike of 244. That's only a 3lb loss from 2020 model with dual exhaust. I thought for sure they were going to knock about 10-12lbs off the bike with the re-design.
Lastander wrote:
The weight isnt an issue, weight placement is.

Ive never ridden a heavier bike than a KTM, feeling wise..
Agreed- Not to highjack, but my 2020 YZ feels way lighter than the scale says-
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MaxPower 8/28/2020 12:27pm
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MaxPower wrote:
10k for a dirt bike , for any bike is a lot of money. I make an ok living, I'm baffled how so many people are...
10k for a dirt bike , for any bike is a lot of money. I make an ok living, I'm baffled how so many people are crawling over each other to buy a new Honda. And a pipe, cool gear, a truck to get it to the track. Good for you guys. I want to hear people in this country are thriving. If I can't afford something doesn't mean I don't want other people to also.I just don't understand it.
As far as availability, have any of you been to Walmart or the home Depot lately? There is a shortage of everything. Including change. Don't you think Honda is effected sourcing material and parts too.
kiwifan wrote:
Good thing we arent talking about a new KTM/Husky/Gas Gas then....they are more expensive

People, like you, have a choice...
I understand Kiwifan. I wasn't intending to single Honda. New bikes are all great and fun for us. I just mean it's a big hit and I'm surprised so many can swing it. If I could, I would too
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MaxPower 8/28/2020 12:29pm
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Let's not forget, I'm being frugal by foregoing the works edition. Lol
Tough times call for tough measures.
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xr70 8/28/2020 12:43pm
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I like the 2021 but I think I will hold on my 2018 till 2022.


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akmx17 8/28/2020 12:55pm
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Just went and put a grand down to reserve one....The scary thing is they are saying that they haven't been allowed to order it yet but we are in Alaska sooo.

They did have a 21 450X though, looked pretty cool.
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Johnny Depp 8/28/2020 3:18pm
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akmx17 wrote:
Just went and put a grand down to reserve one....The scary thing is they are saying that they haven't been allowed to order it yet but...
Just went and put a grand down to reserve one....The scary thing is they are saying that they haven't been allowed to order it yet but we are in Alaska sooo.

They did have a 21 450X though, looked pretty cool.
Not all dealers will get one. You might search for another dealer with allocation left? The dealers already know who's getting one.
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jtiger12 8/29/2020 5:01am
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I put a deposit on one last week (refundable) and will be anxiously awaiting ride reviews.
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Meister 8/30/2020 1:09pm
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17s officially sold. Cash going down on a 21 tomorrow. Pumped.
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jtiger12 8/30/2020 2:41pm
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akmx17 wrote:
Just went and put a grand down to reserve one....The scary thing is they are saying that they haven't been allowed to order it yet but...
Just went and put a grand down to reserve one....The scary thing is they are saying that they haven't been allowed to order it yet but we are in Alaska sooo.

They did have a 21 450X though, looked pretty cool.
Johnny Depp wrote:
Not all dealers will get one. You might search for another dealer with allocation left? The dealers already know who's getting one.
The dealer I went to got one WE and one R. Doesn't have another allocation on the books all the way out to feb1st.
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hubbardmx50 8/30/2020 3:25pm
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xr70 wrote:
I like the 2021 but I think I will hold on my 2018 till 2022. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/08/28/446272/s1200_2D9C2D69_826C_4E90_95D2_93B3B915F237.jpg[/img]
I like the 2021 but I think I will hold on my 2018 till 2022.


She’s a real beaut Clark
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profeshenal125 8/30/2020 6:27pm
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Alex.434 wrote:
I wanted to see it with number plates and a blue seat. Voila. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/07/14/437858/s1200_2021_HONDA_CRF450_434.jpg[/img]
I wanted to see it with number plates and a blue seat. Voila.


That looks alot better. Still sad for the future owners, that 40,000 passes across America on 125,s will be completed. High tech ignition on the 450, place a ectro magnet with in 5 feet. Retards the ignition, fart, pop, pop, fart.Smile
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Meister 8/31/2020 5:01pm
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Money's down.. dealer is treating me right. I'm first in line which I was surprised by. Rather large dealership too. Says their first rounds are said to be shipped as soon as next week. Second round, February.
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hubbardmx50 8/31/2020 5:57pm
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17s officially sold. Cash going down on a 21 tomorrow. Pumped.
If you don't mind me asking how much did you get for your 17?

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Meister 8/31/2020 6:26pm
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First two digits in my number.
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hubbardmx50 8/31/2020 7:09pm
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First two digits in my number. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/08/31/447239/s1200_IMG_20190424_141047.jpg[/img]
First two digits in my number.
Nice. Used bike market is on fire right now from what I hear
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Meister 8/31/2020 7:16pm
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I kinda posted it as a feeler and it had lots of traction. I didn't REALLY care if I sold it because I really like it and it's set up good. I sold it for what I posted it for. Told my wife I'd toss it up and if it sold I was buying a 21.. here we are.. lol
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chasestevenson599 9/1/2020 7:10am
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Meister wrote:
First two digits in my number. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/08/31/447239/s1200_IMG_20190424_141047.jpg[/img]
First two digits in my number.
Shoot, I just had to give my 2018 away for $4700, I only paid $4300 for it so i'm not too upset.
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Dirty Points 9/1/2020 7:59am
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MXVet261 wrote:
Surprised to read the wet weight on the bike of 244. That's only a 3lb loss from 2020 model with dual exhaust. I thought for sure...
Surprised to read the wet weight on the bike of 244. That's only a 3lb loss from 2020 model with dual exhaust. I thought for sure they were going to knock about 10-12lbs off the bike with the re-design.
The entire dual exhaust system was only 9 lbs, a little over 1 lb heavier than a stock KTM or Kawasaki exhaust.
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cloud41 9/2/2020 4:25am
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I see this bike having issues in its first production year.
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Meister 9/2/2020 5:55am
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cloud41 wrote:
I see this bike having issues in its first production year.
Stfu noob. Don't talk dirty like that! Lol
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nascarnate326 9/2/2020 6:04am
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cloud41 wrote:
I see this bike having issues in its first production year.
Isn't that EVERY bike/car/anything in its first production year? That being said my 17 450 was pretty awesome and had no major flaws the entire time I owned it.
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Meister 9/2/2020 6:28am
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I would almost call the 21 a refined version. Sure the plastics are new but it's mainly tweaks to things that have already existed.
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mxryan25 9/2/2020 6:51am
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Good thing nobody bought 2014 yzf’s, 18 yz450f/19 yz250f, 2017 crf450, 2019 kx450, 2016/2019 ktm’s being all new models they must have been garbage!
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RCMXracing 9/2/2020 9:22am
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mxryan25 wrote:
Good thing nobody bought 2014 yzf’s, 18 yz450f/19 yz250f, 2017 crf450, 2019 kx450, 2016/2019 ktm’s being all new models they must have been garbage!
Bad reputations for first year bikes stick in the memory for a long time. The 97 CR250 was a long time ago, but people don’t forget. 2010 YZ450, same. What other first year bikes from back in the day were a big disappointment?

Nowadays, IMHO when there is a “bad” first year bike it’s really not that bad and easily fixed, not fatally flawed, but the small issues get blown out of proportion with mags and forums.

Don’t think there’s anything to worry about with new CRF.
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stonerb 9/2/2020 12:46pm
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RCMXracing wrote:
Bad reputations for first year bikes stick in the memory for a long time. The 97 CR250 was a long time ago, but people don’t forget...
Bad reputations for first year bikes stick in the memory for a long time. The 97 CR250 was a long time ago, but people don’t forget. 2010 YZ450, same. What other first year bikes from back in the day were a big disappointment?

Nowadays, IMHO when there is a “bad” first year bike it’s really not that bad and easily fixed, not fatally flawed, but the small issues get blown out of proportion with mags and forums.

Don’t think there’s anything to worry about with new CRF.
i never rode one, but a lot of people seemed to talk shit about the ‘09 CRF450s.
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