Everyone is going to remember 2013 as the year Honda took the 450 class
and blew it WIDE open with the totally redesigned CRF450R.
Huge changes are going to jump out at you. First is the CRF450R’s all-new air-fork front suspension. Nearly two pounds lighter than a coil-spring fork, it offers easier adjustment, less internal friction, and even better handling. Next, an all-new twin-spar aluminum frame. You’ll see some big changes in the steering-head area. That’s because the frame is designed specifically to work with the new fork.
Check out the CRF450R’s short radical new twin exhaust. The system moves the mufflers in way closer to the bike’s center of mass. They’re super short and compact, and work in perfect concert with the 2013 model’s new bodywork to make this the most flickable CRF450R ever!
In fact, everywhere you look you’re going to see upgrades this year: The engine gets a new piston shape, porting, and valve timing, along with more compression for more power. The radiators are smaller and flow more air. The clutch is totally redesigned with six springs for better feel at the lever. Even the footpegs and tires get the Honda touch.
Without a doubt, the 2013 CRF450R is the most dialed-in bike and still the lightest weight in its class. Do your part, and you’re going to be a permanent fixture on the podium with this one.
Huge changes are going to jump out at you. First is the CRF450R’s all-new air-fork front suspension. Nearly two pounds lighter than a coil-spring fork, it offers easier adjustment, less internal friction, and even better handling. Next, an all-new twin-spar aluminum frame. You’ll see some big changes in the steering-head area. That’s because the frame is designed specifically to work with the new fork.
Check out the CRF450R’s short radical new twin exhaust. The system moves the mufflers in way closer to the bike’s center of mass. They’re super short and compact, and work in perfect concert with the 2013 model’s new bodywork to make this the most flickable CRF450R ever!
In fact, everywhere you look you’re going to see upgrades this year: The engine gets a new piston shape, porting, and valve timing, along with more compression for more power. The radiators are smaller and flow more air. The clutch is totally redesigned with six springs for better feel at the lever. Even the footpegs and tires get the Honda touch.
Without a doubt, the 2013 CRF450R is the most dialed-in bike and still the lightest weight in its class. Do your part, and you’re going to be a permanent fixture on the podium with this one.
Air Fork = The Future.
The CRF450R’s new 48mm inverted KYB PSF® (Pneumatic Spring Fork) air
fork is a cannon shot in the suspension revolution. It’s almost two
pounds lighter than a conventional-spring fork, is super easy to tune
(all you need is an air pump—no special tool needed) and totally
eliminates internal spring-to-forkleg friction.
Twice As Good.
Why go to a twin-muffler setup on the new CRF450R? The mufflers are
way shorter, lower and tucked in much closer to the bike’s center of
mass. That helps make the CRF450R even easier to whip and scrub, and
also contributes to the bikes improved power, while keeping it quiet at
94db.
The Next Generation Of Best.
An all-new twin-spar aluminum chassis was designed specifically to
work with the CRF450R’s new air fork. The twin spars are lower to
improve handling and to lower CG. The result? A perfect match of
suspension action, steering feedback, and chassis stiffness and
compliance.
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