2002 450 CRF vs 2021 ; how many seconds a lap ?

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We know that modern mx is quite at its peak in term of technology, and has actually peaked quite many years ago.

But how many seconds a lap do you think there is between a "old modern" vs the latest bike ?

Enjoy the poll, and let us be surprised ! Wink

For information: the 2002 has just a FMF pipe and the suspensions done.

2002 450 CRF vs 2021 ; how many seconds a lap ?

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36Wheeler
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36Wheeler 6/6/2021 1:31am
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Depends how fast you are. For ken roczen maybe a few seconds, for me probably nothing
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sebastianer 6/6/2021 1:37am
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are you comfortable on both bikes ? then it should not be more then 2 sec
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CPR 6/6/2021 3:26am
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How long is the lap?
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gregyou 6/6/2021 5:05am
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The 2008 would be a good comparison, every one says they still believe that handles better than the current bikes
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H4L 6/6/2021 5:39am
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gregyou wrote:
The 2008 would be a good comparison, every one says they still believe that handles better than the current bikes
Not everyone. I owned an 08 & have since owned 09 - 20 models. Once you dial the 09+ suspension they’re just as good if not better. The biggest difference I felt was a lighter more nimble better turning bike.
I’m in the minority & prefer the 09 + models.
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GeorgiePorgie 6/6/2021 7:38am
6/6/2021 7:38am
Real question is How many seconds since 2002 has the bike been sitting in Varners shop ?
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PNWRider 6/6/2021 12:03pm
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Vet C/B rider.

I had the chance to ride my dad’s 07 CRF back to back with my 18 KX450 at the time (not truly apples to apples but a good representation of current vs dated).

I am guessing that I was faster on the KX...but only for a couple laps. I could ride consistently good laps on the 07 Honda all day long. The KX’s power wore me out whereas the Honda, being down several horsepower and carbureted, was easy to ride and not make mistakes on. The KX felt like a 500 2-stroke in comparison.

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