Honda allowed us to get a riding impression of the 2019 CRF450L last week prior to the bike’s arrival in dealerships. The intro was held in Packwood, Washington, which is sort of a dual-sport Mecca. It’s a refueling stop on the Washington Back country Discovery Route, so there was a nonstop parade of adventure bikes and dual-sport bikes filing through town.
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hope the increased the service intervals also ??
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*BIG QUESTION* Will the timbersled snow conversion fit?
I’m in the market, I’m riding a XR650R ,she’s getting long in the tooth. I’m partial to the Japanese bikes because I’m 50 and there what I know . Need some more feedback on the red bike before I jump. Down to the WR450 and the L
Should be a XR450 – they spend a lifetime branding them XL’s & XR’s .. Then change them .. CR’s are 2 strokes
honda’s great big joke.
Great review! I can’t wait to get my hands on one.
My right ear wants sound 2 🙁
While you are comparing it to the Husky/KTM’s I hope you guys don’t forget to include the Beta.
I want to buy this one
Ideal bike to go to work on then nip into the woods on the way home
oil changes every 1.000 km? no thanks…
Honda did what they have since Soichiro passed……..sat back and saw how it should be done, waited far too long to build it, and then FAILED to equal or surpass the Standard of the KTM. Too conservative and afraid so they don’t push the rules, they build to 80% of the limit just to be ”Inoffensive” to the Greenies and Government. And yes, I have owned over 20 Hondas……….now ride a 450 KTMEXC.
Normalize your audio, guys. You had the spoken bits turned way down and only in the left channel. *smh*
Glad Honda did this. I would like to see Yamaha and Suzuki build an all new dual sport 450 too but right now for off roading ability, power & especially weight, I am most interested in the new Beta’s.
Heavier bike with no hydraulic clutch still. Far from competing with the European bikes still.. Honda’s on the right track however.
Can’t wait till tomorrow cause im getting honda cr 125 02 🙂
why the video is in slow motion?
I have a ‘17 KTM 350 EXC-F, no complaints, but I wish this bike had been sitting in the dealer for comparison! Also, we now have a Beta dealer in town! I would certainly have considered a Beta too. Honda is on the right “track” here. Like others, I wish Suzuki, Yamaha, & Kawasaki would do this too. Perhaps, the Honda is a little heavier, but maintenance costs, etc… might be a small price to pay for Honda’s simplicity, reliability, and weight. Lol… thanks for sharing your thoughts on this new competitor.
I’d be happy to work for you guys, I understand Left and Right channel audio. Plus how to get sharp focus on the subject.
Just put 20000 miles on my 250l and can’t wait to get my hands on this!
Почему японцы жадные.
Unfortunately, no where near a Maico.
This Honda is the true dualsport. It doesnt really compare to the KTM’s and Husky’s. The Euro bikes are Race ready off the show room floor and are designed 99% off the race versons.Only difference is the gearing and emissions. I can tell you first hand that my 350excf is not a good dual sport lol. It shines in a racing environment. Its pretty much a 350xcf with lights and blinkers. I have all the emissions stuff removed and have it geared for Racing. The Honda is designed about 85% off the race version. Its not built to the same standards as a KTM, but it doesn’t need to be because that’s not what its main purpose is for.
I knew Monday would be a great day for motorcycle news!
Well you didn’t “ wranglerstar” it anyway!
Turn your idle up just a little. Turn your air screw one / eighth of a turn farther. It may help the stalling
I didn’t know that Bill Nye rides.