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CRF450RX They say: “As a brand-new model, Honda’s CRF450RX boasts most of the features of its motocross-directed sibling, but in a package that’s designed for closed-course offroad riding and racing. Among the features that distinguish it from the CRF450R are a smoother ignition map and standard electric start (with kick-start backup), while chassis differences include off-road-focused suspension settings, a revised cylinder-head hanger and changed wheel hubs and axles. The CRF450RX also comes with off-road-appropriate components like a larger plastic fuel tank, forged-aluminum side stand, 18 inch rear rim and Dunlop Geomax AT81 tyres.” Large Fuel Tank The CRF450RX’s 8.3 litre fuel tank will give you that much more mileage. Electric and Kick Start The new 2017 CRF450RX comes with both a kick- and electric-starting system as standard equipment. Having both options will ensure faster starts. Engine Mode Select Button This simple, handlebar-mounted button lets you dial in engine power delivery character with a push of your thumb. Choose between Standard, Smooth, and Aggressive, depending on course conditions. Scavenge Pump: Deep in the engine, there’s a new oil scavenge pump. You may never see it, but it helps keep the CRF450RX’s overall design compact. New Dual-pipe Exhaust System The CRF450RX’s dual exhaust system is compact and positioned closer and lower in the frame’s centre to take weight off the rear end and bring more mass to the bike’s centre for superior handling. Skid Plate A factory skid plate is light and offers the engine and lower-frame protection that a motocross racer demands. The smooth contours help keep you from getting hung up on logs and rocks, too. Kickstand It seems like a small detail, but offroad bikes can sometimes need a kickstand. Which is exactly why you’ll find this light, compact unit added right from the factory. 26 DIRT & TRAIL MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2016
New Aluminum Frame The twin spar aluminum frame positions the rear shock’s mounting point low, opening up the air box area and contributing to a lower centre of gravity. The frame geometry also helps give you more traction. New Flywheel Off-road riders want smooth power delivery that gives the engine’s revving character, better matching it for tougher terrain. That’s why the new CRF450RX gets a special flywheel tuned for offroad use. Cylinder Head Layout The 2017 CRF450RX uses a new “in-finger” rocker design. The efficient Unicam cylinder head gives you the design and performance of a doubleoverhead-cam layout but the compactness of a single-overhead-cam design. Off-Road Suspension with Spring Fork Designed specifically for the demands of off-road riding, the CRF450RX’s new Showa Spring Fork and suspension components are fully adjustable and chosen to give you the ultimate tunability and performance in the field for changing conditions. CRF250R The bike that Malcolm Stewart took to the 2016 AMA Supercross 250SX East Region title returns for 2017 with a 49mm track-tuned Showa SFF-Air TAC fork and Showa shock, both of which offer a wide spectrum of adjustment and are designed to work at the highest level. With a race-proven chassis and Honda’s exclusive twin-muffler design, which efficiently centers the mass, the CRF250R is renowned for its deft handling. The high-compression 249cc Unicam engine provides an impressive spread of horsepower throughout the entire rpm range, and the bike comes with an engine-mode-select button that allows for three different power maps: Standard, Smooth and Aggressive. Custom maps can also be created with the available HRC tuning tool. CRF150R/CRF150RB The only four-stroke machine in the competition mini motocross category, the CRF150R is what a young racer needs to achieve the next level. Currently campaigned in the amateur nationals by Amsoil Honda’s Carson Mumford, the CRF150R features a powerful-but-compact Unicam engine (based on those of the CRF250R and CRF450R) and race-tuned, fully adjustable Showa suspension, packaged in a trackdesigned chassis, all resulting in the highest level of performance. This model is available in a standard version and the CRF150RB, which accommodates bigger riders with its larger wheels, higher seat and longer swingarm. CRF450X The off-road-focused X-model maintains Honda’s proven strength and durability. Since its release, the CRF450X has had much success with a long list of competition successes internationally. The compact 449cc liquidcooled four-stroke Unicam engine provides a smooth power delivery and plenty of low-end torque. Plush, works-style Showa suspension, a trail-tuned chassis and superior ergonomics enable impressive handling and feel in a variety of off-road terrain. The model also features the Honda Progressive Steering Damper, which aids cornering and helps to reduce arm fatigue, while the electric start helps ensure trouble-free starting in almost any condition. HANDLING An 18-inch rear wheel is another indication of the CRF450RX’s off-road heritage. 260mm Front Brake The CRF450RX’s large front-brake disc measures a whopping 260mm. You get great brake feel and a wave pattern that cuts down on weight. Front and rear brake-disc guards are part of the package, and are sure to be popular with off-road riders. CRF250X Like the CRF450X, Honda’s CRF250X has close ties to the competition R models and carries the same reputation for performance. The lightweight and compact 249cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke Unicam engine, wide-ratio five-speed transmission and push-button electric start are set up specifically for off-road riding. Plush, predictable handling from the trail-tuned Showa suspension allows the bike to tackle off-road terrain with ease. A hit with the off-road crowd, the CRF250X also features a headlight, taillight, trip meter and 18 inch rear wheel to further enhance the off-road experience. No news on costing or date of arrival, but pop down to your local dealer for the skinny on the new models… www.honda.co.za DIRT & TRAIL MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2016 2 7
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