2019 CRF450X Announced!
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    2019 CRF450X Announced!

    by crfsonly » Wed May 23, 2018 3:41 pm

    2019 CRF450X

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    Engineering

    Six-Speed Transmission

    The CRF450X features an all-new six-speed gearbox for 2019. That extra cog gives you more choice, and makes this versatile bike even more versatile. Now you have a gear for everything from east-coast rock crawling to wide-open Baja blasts.

    Lithium-Ion Battery

    Light, compact, and offering excellent performance—just like the CRF450X itself! Conventional batteries are heavy, but not this premium piece. It’s all part of why your new CRF450X performs as well as it does.

    Tuned-Weight Crank

    The CRF450X gets a special crankshaft, different from our CRF450R MX bikes and our CRF450L dual-sport. Why? The crank’s weight and inertial character make a huge difference in how a bike delivers power. A crank is expensive, but it’s no place to scrimp and try to save—with the CRF450X, power delivery is just what you want.

    Electric Starter

    An electric start system ensures trouble-free starting in all conditions. The electric starter also drives the clutch side of the crankshaft to provide superior lubrication to starter gears while producing a narrow engine with a short, strong crank.

    Dual Radiators

    The CRF450X’s dual radiators feature a refined core area for superior heat dissipation compared with conventional dual-radiator designs. A coolant recovery tank is located in front of the engine between the frame downtubes for improved center of gravity, and the tank is protected by a plastic skid plate.

    Electric Fan

    The CRF450X is a bike you’re going to ride over a huge range of conditions in a single day. That’s why we’ve equipped it with a light electric fan for the radiator. Rock crawling or riding on a hot Arizona single-track, it helps keep your engine running cool.

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    Titanium Fuel Tank

    Holding 2.01 gallons, the CRF450X’s premium titanium tank is light and tough.

    Skid Plate

    The CRF450X’s factory skid plate is light, yet also offers the engine and lower-frame protection serious riders demand on a machine like this.

    Lighting Package

    Your new CRF450X comes equipped with a complete lighting package (headlight and taillight) for riding at dusk.

    Performance

    449cc Unicam Engine

    Honda’s Unicam cylinder heads combine the best of single- and double-overhead-cam designs. The configuration contributes to a compact engine that saves weight over a comparable dual-overhead-camshaft motor and also permits a narrow included valve angle. This flattens the combustion chamber to facilitate ignition flame propagation, allowing a high compression ratio. Since less space is taken up in the cylinder head, the camshaft sits lower in the head for a more compact engine and a lower center of gravity.

    Titanium Intake Valves

    Lightweight titanium intake valves permit use of smaller valve springs, reducing overall engine height.

    Fuel Injection

    The CRF450X features our proven fuel-injection system. It’s part of the reason the CRF450X offers such excellent torque and spot-on metering and response, especially in the critical low-rpm range. It also automatically compensates for elevation and weather changes.

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    Handling

    Twin-Spar Chassis

    All new this year, the CRF450X uses a twin-spar aluminum chassis that takes advantage of all the lessons we’ve learned on the MX track and from winning countless Bajas. The frame is both light and stiff, and provides the basis for the CRF450X’s excellent handling. The chassis is also wider than the standard MX frame to accommodate the six-speed transmission.

    Dunlop MX52 Tires

    The CRF450X’s Dunlop MX52 tires give you good superior off-road traction in a wide variety of terrain and conditions. Tires are always a critical part of any on/off-road bike, and we’ve hooked you up with some great ones here.

    Low Center of Gravity

    The compact Unicam engine and Honda’s famous concentration on center-of-mass engineering help keep the CRF450X’s center of gravity low. That means the bike feels lighter, and it helps handling too.

    Works-Style Front Brake

    Compact twin-piston front brake caliper, anodized-aluminum brake pistons and lightweight 260mm front disc offer great stopping power while minimizing unsprung weight for improved turning and handling.

    Works-Style Rear Brake

    HRC works-type rear brake system uses a 240mm brake rotor to its integrated rear master-cylinder and fluid reservoir, a set-up that eliminates the separate reservoir and hose.

    18-Inch Rear Wheel

    The CRF450X’s 18-inch rear wheel gives you an excellent choice of off-road tires. Plus, the black DID rims look great too.

    Comfort

    Gear-Driven Counterbalancer

    The Gear-Driven Counterbalancer reduces vibration and drives the water pump. Eight clutch plates provide the surface area necessary to handle the engine's massive torque, while carefully matched clutch springs provide a light feel at the lever.

    Renthal Fatbar

    Aluminum Renthal Fatbar is rubber-mounted to help reduce rider fatigue and improve comfort.

    Works MX Styling

    Having a hard time spotting the differences between our factory MX bikes and the CRF450X? You’re excused. The “X” looks like our MX bikes because it’s derived from them—the smooth bodywork makes it easy to move around, and the in-mold graphics not only look cool but are durable, too.

    Superior Ergonomics

    Placing the rider’s legs at the narrowest part of the frame helps improve comfort and handling.

    Sidestand

    Hey, a sidestand may seem like no big thing, but take a look at the one the CRF450X uses. Tucked up high and out of the way, this forged alloy piece is just another example of how the CRF450X gets it right.

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    Re: 2019 CRF450X Announced!

    by JimDirt » Wed May 23, 2018 8:55 pm

    I like it ......... except........ $9799.00 and 275 lbs , it actually gained even more weight and the price went up about $2000,00 ........ I was hoping a "new" version would have lost about 40 lbs , not gained that much , my 06 with a 3.2 tank only weighs 5-6 lbs more with a gallon more gas and a heavier frame :shock: , i am thinking the R/X , is the better of the 2 right now , as it weighs about 255 lbs with the same fuel capacity as the X ** both bike weights are WITH a full tank of gas , ready to ride** and 20 lbs lighter , is a major difference , especially when picking it up after a fall .... , I know I can get a R/X at Hillsboro Motosports in Oregon , new for about $7999.00 (as soon as i pay off my truck , though i will be 61 or 62 then , so hopefully i can actually handle a R/X by then) 8-[
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    Re: 2019 CRF450X Announced!

    by DiagTech » Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:54 pm

    The RX has a close ratio trans and the X has a wide ratio trans. The RX has the R motor at 13.x:1 and the X is still 12:1. I still like the new X with the wide ratio, but the RX for the additional power. Kind of a tough call so I think I'll stay with my 16 model X carb version.
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