Honda

2019 Vital MX 250 Shootout (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 12/7/2018 9:37 AM

After unveiling an all-new CRF250R in 2018, the result was acceptable but not perfect. A new engine went to a completely different power characteristic than what Honda had before and albeit it was the right step for the 250 class, it wasn't well rounded enough to capture praise. However, what di...

Posted by ML512 on 11/29/2018 7:26 AM

Tech Tips - Removing a Honda CRF's Clutch E-Start Switch (video)

Sick of pulling your clutch lever in to start your Honda CRF450R or CRF250R...maybe you want to place an aftermarket clutch perch on? We got you covered in our latest Tech Tips. Remember, if you're looking for a new motorcycle, parts, accessories, or gear...you can find them at Chaparral-Racing...

Posted by ML512 on 11/14/2018 1:58 PM

Honda CRF Trail Bikes Get EFI (feature story)

Posted by GuyB on 11/6/2018 8:44 AM

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Overall Review: The Honda CRF450X has lived a double life since its introduction in 2005. At the time, as a replacement for the XR650R, the 450X was a off-road racing machine designed to win desert races south of the border. And it did just that with 11 Baja 1000 and nine Baja 500 victories. Yet as the ...

Posted by Klinger on 10/29/2018 4:55 PM

REDefined: Season 2, Episode 2 - JCR Honda (video)

Honda: In Episode 2 of the second REDefined season, we take an inside look at how 11x Baja Champion Johnny Campbell transitioned from a top-tier off-road racer to owning his own Honda race team, which competes coast to coast in the GNCC, WORCS and Big 6 series.

Posted by GD2 on 9/20/2018 9:44 AM

I don’t know if there is a word or phrase that perfectly sums up the feeling of waiting for something so long that you forget about it, then it finally shows up and you are sort of in shock that it actually happened... But I do know the feeling. It happened when, at the beginning of the ...

Posted by Klinger on 9/17/2018 8:59 AM

GEICO Honda and Yoshimura Head For A Decade (press release)

Posted by Klinger on 8/24/2018 4:17 PM

First Look: 2019 Honda CRF450R Works Edition - Yoshimura System (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 8/6/2018 10:31 AM

KTM may have set the tone, but Honda is going for the one-up with their first ever "Works Edition" CRF450R. More than just a look, Honda added a full titanium Yoshimura slip-on exhaust, a hand ported cylinder head, and its own ECU settings. Beyond that, it also comes with top to bottom coated fo...

Posted by ML512 on 7/23/2018 8:54 AM

Honda has hit the third-year mark on the fifth generation CRF450R, meaning it was time for a mid-gen update. In this case, Honda has attempted to complete the overall handling characteristics of the CRF450R by making a host of frame changes towards the rear of the bike, along with a new swingarm...

Posted by ML512 on 7/23/2018 8:54 AM

REDefined: Season 2, Episode 1 - Smartop/BullFrog Spas/MotoConcepts Honda (video)

Honda: "For the second season of its REDefined video series, American Honda is celebrating Red Rider teams in various disciplines, including supercross, road racing, and off-road. Kicking it all off with Episode 1 is Smartop/BullFrog Spas/MotoConcepts Honda, winner of the 2018 Daytona Supercross ...

Posted by GD2 on 7/13/2018 6:41 AM

Five Cool Things About Vital MX's Dream Bike (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 5/25/2018 9:00 AM

First Look: 2019 Honda CRF Motocross, XC, Off-Road, and Dual Sport (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 5/23/2018 8:43 AM

Five Cool Things About Vital MX's Dream Bike (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 4/25/2018 8:17 AM

Vital MX Shootout: The Best Honda CRF450R Exhaust System (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 3/27/2018 8:20 AM

Time to Win the Vital MX 2018 Honda CRF450R Dream Bike (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 3/12/2018 12:45 PM

First Look: 2018 Team 114 Honda - Hunter Lawrence & Bas Vaessen (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 2/23/2018 10:37 AM

2017 EICMA - Milan Motorcycle Show: Chapter Two (photo album)

Posted by ML512 on 11/12/2017 9:43 AM

Honestly, fitting all our thoughts on such a new bike into a couple minute long video is quite tough, so we've opted for a Forum QNA with out Test Editor Michael Lindsay. So if you have any questions or need some extended details on a certain aspect of the new bike, head over here: Forum Q...

Posted by ML512 on 10/27/2017 1:24 PM

2017 AIMExpo - American International Motorcycle Expo (feature story)

Posted by The Captain on 9/26/2017 2:55 PM

Stage 1: Bikes That Are Great For Beginners (feature story)

Posted by GuyB on 9/25/2017 5:58 PM

Justin Barcia to Compete at 2017 Monster Energy Cup aboard Privateer Honda (press release)

Posted by ML512 on 9/16/2017 2:54 PM

2018 Vital MX 450 Shootout (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 9/14/2017 6:15 PM

Michele Cervellin Tests the 2018 Honda CRF250RW (video)

Posted by GD2 on 9/8/2017 7:29 AM

Vital MX - With Honda releasing an all-new CRF450R in 2017, we all knew that meant they would follow it up in '18 with some sort of revision to the CRF250R. And due to the spy pics from Japan this year, we also knew that it would be even more "new" than the new 450 from last year. While we expec...

Posted by ML512 on 7/30/2017 5:59 PM

After possibly the biggest year for the CRF450R in 2017, next to the first model in 2002, what is Honda going to do to up it? Honestly, it's a bit tough, although it didn't win our '17 Shootout...it did come very, very close. Along with being near the top in basically every media outlets c...

Posted by ML512 on 7/13/2017 8:53 PM

Yes, as a core motocross rider, I've done some laughing at small-bore Dual Sport bikes...and after spending some time with the Honda crew aboard their new 2017 CRF250L and Rally models, I'm slightly regretting my previous laughter. Now I've enjoyed some bigger Dual Sport bikes and some of the la...

Posted by ML512 on 5/13/2017 10:40 AM

First Look: 2018 Honda CRF450R and CRF450RX (feature story)

Posted by ML512 on 5/9/2017 10:13 AM

For the majority of our thoughts, plus a look at the machine in action, click play on the video above. Yes, a large adventure bike is something we don't see much of on Vital MX, but in the case of the Africa Twin it was a must test! Okay, well, it was a personal "must test" but it was co...

Posted by ML512 on 3/28/2017 9:30 AM