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9/17/2018 6:17am
I currently own a 2008 and love it. I went out and bought a 2013 in late 2012 and just never felt comfortable on it due to the air forks and also the cockpit (center of pegs to center of bars) being 17mm shorter than the 2008. I sold the 2013 and went back to the 08. I am now hearing the 2017-18 crf450s are a lot like the 2008's. I'm 6'3, 205 lbs without gear and want to know if the center of pegs to center of bars on the 2017-18s are close to the 2008 or closer to the 2013-16's.
can someone give usable input?
thank you
can someone give usable input?
thank you
I never rode the 08 generation bike, but I hope this insight helps.
The Shop
The 2017/18 is the real deal. Does a couple things better than the 08 imho, I'm getting one in the spring once we move
Go get one.
Good Luck!
It took me a bit to get used to how easy it changes direction.
guess we'll see.....
Pit Row
I am 6'2" and about 230lbs and I liked the ergos of this bike from the moment I started to ride it. I do not feel that you need to change anything for your size. I run my bars a little higher than the young guys, but I had no problem moving around. The power delivery on the 18 is definitely superior to my 15 (I was using Map 1). At first it felt a little strange but I soon realized that it (in my opinion) had less engine braking going into the turns and combined with the superior front end "sticking to the ground" (which translates into better cornering) meant that it was easier to go fast on through the corners. I really love it! and am definitely satisfied with my purchase!!!!! Hope this helps.
The 18 has stiffer springs than the 17 model, but I haven't seen what spec sizes they are.
Shock will follow as well. I've got my 17 dialed as of late, man is it good!!!
I am waiting on a ride on the new RMZ 450 before deciding to stay red or go yellow....thats nothing against the Honda, I have won quite a few races on it and it never gave me a DNF. I just am curious about the RMZ.
The 2017 CRF450 was awesome, I do not think you will be disappointed with the 2018.
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