2018 Honda CRF 450R | First Ride Impressions

After undergoing a complete overhaul in 2017, the new 2018 Honda CRF450R receives a number of revisions including stiffer suspension settings in the front fork and rear shock, different engine hangers, new ECU settings, and electric start. The electric starter is powered by a lithium ion battery, which according to American Honda Brand Ambassador Andrew Short is the same battery used on the race team bikes. With electric start now coming in stock trim, the kickstarter lever has been removed as well.

[@SMW82z]

I wish he would race the pros again. We raced when we were younger and he flys!!

[@yteb08]

2018 Honda CRF450R Dyno Test

[@SuperDuperDuc]

Yeah not a huge fan of him screaming into the mic while riding.

[@Mitchell.LeBeau]

SuperDuperDuc hey that takes skill lol

[@nickevennou1509]

Hahaha neither was I!

[@dirtridermagazine]

It was a first test to see if we can bring something new to these intro videos. We wanted to give the audience a "in the seat" experience or a "play by play" on how the bike was performing out on the track. Thanks for your feedback, we will take that into consideration for future videos.

[@orgami100]

What's with the 2 mufflers. ..!

[@dirtridermagazine]

Hi Jason, according to Honda, they are designed to help balance out the weight from side-to-side.

[@jardiellima7468]

E um avião e

[@jardiellima7468]

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