RUST magazine: RUST#40
Honda CRF450L – RUST rides Honda’s new super high-spec trail bike. Does it deliver? 2019 ADV – EICMA revealed a whole new swathe of mid-size adventure bikes for 2019, RUST assesses the potential of each… CHRIS BIRCH – in life we go through many changes, Chris Birch was once an extreme enduro god, now he’s fast becoming an adventure-riding god! ARIZONA – our first report back from our road trip across western America follows eight Arizona locals on a typical play day in the desert plus, of course, lots more Jon Bentman (Editor, RUST)
Honda CRF450L – RUST rides Honda’s new super high-spec trail bike. Does it deliver?
2019 ADV – EICMA revealed a whole new swathe of mid-size adventure bikes for 2019, RUST assesses the potential of each…
CHRIS BIRCH – in life we go through many changes, Chris Birch was once an extreme enduro god, now he’s fast becoming an adventure-riding god!
ARIZONA – our first report back from our road trip across western America follows eight Arizona locals on a typical play day in the desert
plus, of course, lots more
Jon Bentman
(Editor, RUST)
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HONDA CRF 450L<br />
THE CHASSIS<br />
The frame starts out as that used<br />
in the CRF450R, but the pivot plate<br />
is modified to allow more rigidity<br />
for trails while the head pipe is<br />
reshaped for more flexibility. The<br />
steering is relaxed to 28º30’ with<br />
122mm trail, while the swingarm<br />
is lengthened by 8mm to 577mm,<br />
thus increasing the wheelbase from<br />
1482 to 1500mm. Wheels are by<br />
DID and that’s a traditional 21”/18”<br />
combo. The 260/240mm brake<br />
discs are 0.5mm thicker to cope<br />
with protracted on-road braking<br />
scenarios.<br />
2019 HONDA CRF450L<br />
SPECIFICATIONS<br />
Engine: liquid cooled Uni-cam four-valve<br />
single cylinder four-stroke<br />
Displacement: 449cc<br />
Bore & stroke: 96.0 x 62.1mm<br />
Max Power: 18.4kW (25bhp) @ 7500rpm<br />
Max Torque: 32Nm (23lb.ft) @ 3500rpm<br />
Fueling: EFI<br />
Starter: Electric<br />
Transmission: Six-speed gearbox, wet<br />
multiplate clutch<br />
Frame: aluminium beam frame<br />
Front suspension: 49mm Showa USD forks<br />
Rear suspension: Showa monoshock with<br />
Prolink system<br />
Tyres: 80/100-21, 120/80-18<br />
Brakes: Front disc 260mm twin-piston<br />
caliper, Rear disc 240mm<br />
Seat height: 940mm<br />
Wheelbase: 1500mm<br />
Weight: 130.8kg (with oil and petrol)<br />
Fuel capacity: 7.6 l<br />
Contact: www.honda.co.uk (.eu)<br />
UK price: £9469<br />
EU price: €10,699<br />
US price: $10,399<br />
THE LEGALIZING<br />
The fuel tank is fabricated in Titanium and<br />
increased to 7.6-litres. Lighting is full LED<br />
including flexi-mounted indicators. To<br />
keep noise down the swingarm is urethane<br />
injected and there are rubber dampers on<br />
both sprockets as well as the chain slider.<br />
The speedo is a fully digital affair that offers<br />
speedo, odo, two trips, average and instant<br />
fuel consumption, a read out on fuel used,<br />
plus a clock. For added peace of mind a fuel<br />
warning light comes on when you’re down to<br />
your last 2.4-litres (half-gallon approx.).<br />
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