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Now I need some people to tell me straight.....
I've always had a thing for the 2005-2008 Honda crf 450, to me they are fabulous looking things and the aftermarket availability is amazing.
I owned a 2008 crf 450 but never rode beyond a quick blast down the street to realise it had no 3rd gear but it felt like a complete animal.
I replaced the shift drum but then sold it on immediately to make way for a 2018 exc 300 but I've always kept my eye on ebay for them.
The way prices are I'm thinking about buying one once the lockdown is lifted but tell me truthfully what are they like in reality.
The only 450 experience I have is with a 2013 exc 450 and a quick ride on a 2014 rmx450z and neither felt as aggressive as that old 450.
Now is it just that I'm thinking of it with rise tinted glasses or something?
Also how does the x feel compared to the r?
I don't want to hear from people obsessed with having the newest thing and think anything old is rubbish. just a honest opinion from someone who has owned one.
I've always had a thing for the 2005-2008 Honda crf 450, to me they are fabulous looking things and the aftermarket availability is amazing.
I owned a 2008 crf 450 but never rode beyond a quick blast down the street to realise it had no 3rd gear but it felt like a complete animal.
I replaced the shift drum but then sold it on immediately to make way for a 2018 exc 300 but I've always kept my eye on ebay for them.
The way prices are I'm thinking about buying one once the lockdown is lifted but tell me truthfully what are they like in reality.
The only 450 experience I have is with a 2013 exc 450 and a quick ride on a 2014 rmx450z and neither felt as aggressive as that old 450.
Now is it just that I'm thinking of it with rise tinted glasses or something?
Also how does the x feel compared to the r?
I don't want to hear from people obsessed with having the newest thing and think anything old is rubbish. just a honest opinion from someone who has owned one.
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/02-08-crf450-still-good,…
https://motocrossactionmag.com/2008-honda-crf450-race-test/
From2017
https://motocrossactionmag.com/we-restore-a-2008-honda-crf450/
When the 2009 came out
https://motocrossactionmag.com/2009-honda-crf450-suspension-settings-je…
Paw Paw
The Shop
They’re less popular for some reason, but I think for the money, they are much better and are just as good for the average rider as the 2020 bikes these days. I’d go just as fast on my brothers 09 CRF450R as I would on my newer KTM.
The 2007 CRF felt faster than the KX off the bottom, and the KX was faster than the 2010 CRF, but I liked it that way. I could ride the 2010 harder, felt more like I was riding a 250 2 stroke compared to those other 2, handling wise.
To answer a few of your questions: Can't really compare an R to an X; they're purpose built for two different disciplines. X is bulletproof for off-road/baja, but heavy and lacking moto geometry. You aren't wishful thinking with rose colored (coloured?) glasses - 2007 and 2008 R's are competitive to this day.
If you like the look and can get one for a good deal, I vote go for it and enjoy the process. Any tech questions, feel free to shoot me a PM. I'm still riding an 08' to this day.
https://www.vitalmx.com/community/crc245,2292/setup,62703?ptab
Good ideas here, too: https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/02-08-crf450-still-good,…
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