2012 Honda CRF 450R, 2012 Honda CRF® 450R The CRF450R rear shock linkage has changed so you get a softer start and a stiffer finish. It responds to small bumps better, but also resists bottoming over really big hits. At the front, new fork outer tubes are stiffer for better feedback and superior tracking in heavy dirt, mud, and sand sections. New springs and suspension settings front and rear keep the balance right and increase steering precision. The CRF450R has wider, longer footpegs for better grip as well as premium Dunlop MX51 tires for superior traction.
ABSOLUTE HOLESHOT.Open-class motocross might as well be called the unlimited class. There's no room for anything but the best here, and the best keep getting better and better every year. Well, have no fear, because the all-new 2017 Honda CRF450R is here. Major improvements everywhere, especially to the engine's increased power and peak torque, help drive you to the front of the pack. There's even an optional electric starter this year. And when you're in the lead in the first turn with an empty track in front of you, it's a whole new kind of race.