2013 CRF 450 is out

[raglanash]

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-R...d-more,1239326

[Crasherfromwayback]

Very cool looking bike IMO. I'm a sucker for twin mufflers!

[raglanash]

Yeah man I want!!
Recon fit a Hyd clutch, big front brake, radiator braces, decent chain, new bars, holeshot button, black rims, some numbers and I will be stoked for the next few years.
Hope all the accessory companies are on to this now, had to wait ages for shit when the 09 came out.

[scott411]

Very cool looking bike IMO. I'm a sucker for twin mufflers!

im the oppistie, i dont like them on 4 cylinder road bikes, and dont like them on dirtbikes,

interesting changes tho, the 09-12 HOnda was not loved by everyone and they seem to continue down a slightly different path, which is good to see,

same basic air fork as the new kawi 450 as well, interesting to see Honda Use KYB in this bike, because they own showa

[Crasherfromwayback]

im the oppistie, i dont like them on 4 cylinder road bikes, and dont like them on dirtbikes,


same basic air fork as the new kawi 450 as well, interesting to see Honda Use KYB in this bike, because they own showa

Strangely enough I prefer 1 pipe on fours as well. But dirtbikes with twin mufflers? Phwoar!
And yeah...more air forks. Must be good if they're ditching Showa stuff!

[scott411]

Strangely enough I prefer 1 pipe on fours as well. But dirtbikes with twin mufflers? Phwoar!
And yeah...more air forks. Must be good if they're ditching Showa stuff!

the Honda 450 has been KYB's since 09,

im didnt even like the super motrad factory bikes that had the twin mufflers, i do like how the mufflers tuck up and out of hte way tho,

[merv]

Can't make up their minds lol. Hasn't the 250 just gone the other way and back to single muffler?

[Brian d marge]

Air heats up when compressed ..and goes all squishy.........

Stephen

[Crasherfromwayback]

Air heats up when compressed ..and goes all squishy.........

Stephen

I've had that conversation in the KX thread.

[raglanash]

http://motocross.transworld.net/1000...honda-crf450r/

More here.

Seriously do people really think Kawasaki and Honda would bring out this new fork concept without doing the homework?
I like the twin pipes, nice and tucked in, not like the rocket launcher single pipes that have been coming out lately, they seem to be getting bigger and bigger.
Can't wait to see a 22 racing 2013 setup.

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://motocross.transworld.net/1000...honda-crf450r/

More here.

Seriously do people really think Kawasaki and Honda would bring out this new fork concept without doing the homework?
I like the twin pipes, nice and tucked in, not like the rocket launcher single pipes that have been coming out lately, they seem to be getting bigger and bigger.
Can't wait to see a 22 racing 2013 setup.

I don't believe for a minute they would. I'm simply interested to see how they work/get around the issues air used to have.

[Brian d marge]

http://motocross.transworld.net/1000...honda-crf450r/

More here.

Seriously do people really think Kawasaki and Honda would bring out this new fork concept without doing the homework?
I like the twin pipes, nice and tucked in, not like the rocket launcher single pipes that have been coming out lately, they seem to be getting bigger and bigger.
Can't wait to see a 22 racing 2013 setup.

Air goes funny when heated , Fact .

I think im qualified enough to comment on honda .

May be ok for a sprint race but i doubt it for longer ones ..anyway we shall see

Stephen

they are in the business of shifting bikes to as many peoplle as possible so actually simple air forks may be a good marketing move

[raglanash]

Air goes funny when heated , Fact .

I think im qualified enough to comment on honda .

May be ok for a sprint race but i doubt it for longer ones ..anyway we shall see

Stephen

they are in the business of shifting bikes to as many peoplle as possible so actually simple air forks may be a good marketing move

We shall see for sure. I am not having a crack at you guys I just think they wouldn't do it if they didn't have it dialled. Surely not...
Be interesting to see how the Kawi goes, think its out earlier so we should get feedback on the fork quicker?
I did hear that Broc Tickle was running them on his 450 in the AMA? Freestone 35min motos would have given them a good test.
Anyway, love seeing new shit come out, makes you wonder what the 2018 will be like eh..

[Crasherfromwayback]

I did hear that Broc Tickle was running them on his 450 in the AMA? Freestone 35min motos would have given them a good test.
Anyway, love seeing new shit come out, makes you wonder what the 2018 will be like eh..

Yeah and it sure gets hotter over there than here...so be a great testing ground for 'em. They seem pretty much like the 35 year old Fox Shox I sometimes run technology though rather than something 'new'. Either way...if they work...shit hot!

[scott411]

We shall see for sure. I am not having a crack at you guys I just think they wouldn't do it if they didn't have it dialled. Surely not...
Be interesting to see how the Kawi goes, think its out earlier so we should get feedback on the fork quicker?
I did hear that Broc Tickle was running them on his 450 in the AMA? Freestone 35min motos would have given them a good test.
Anyway, love seeing new shit come out, makes you wonder what the 2018 will be like eh..

Broc Tickle runs the showa system which is different, due to only having one leg acting as a spring and running nitrogen,


but i would agree with you, to think it is an improvement, and i can not wait to ride one,