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Does anyone know of a super strong cam similar to the '02 R cam but for '08-up motors (updated decompression system)? I know I can swap in the older decomp parts but wanted to first get a lay of the land.

For context, I'm building a road race bike using a '14 CRF450X motor. Looking to build max power within reason, especially towards the top end.

I hated the '02 cam, and put an '07 cam in my '08. It was fine for desert racing. But, for road racing, maybe you will like the '02.

Does anyone know what the characteristics of the '08 R cam are? How does it compare to the '02?

Since it is plug and play in '08-up X motors, maybe that's one to consider...

Not sure of all the profiles , but here is a somewhat list , hopefully it helps some , not sure on the 08 specifics ...

It is from this topic : viewtopic.php?t=23904

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Honda Cams

Honda 2004-2005 HRC Cam - Part # 14110-NLZ-650

Really strong to top end cam, with a decent mid range, but lacks bottom end.

Intake Lift(inches): .390

Exhaust Lift(inches): .350

Intake Lobe Center (degrees): 110

Exhaust Lobe Center (degrees): 105

Intake Duration (degrees at .040"): 260

Exhaust Duration (degrees at .040"): 260
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Honda 2002 CRF450R Cam - Part # 14110-MEB-670

A good all around cam, strong bottom and really strong mid range with a excellent top end as well.

Intake Lift(inches): .380"

Exhaust Lift(inches): .356"

Intake Lobe Center (degrees): 106.5

Exhaust Lobe Center (degrees): 107

Intake Duration (degrees at .040"): 249

Exhaust Duration (degrees at .040"): 272
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Honda 2003 CRF450R Cam - Part # 14110-MEB-770

A good strong bottom and mid range cam. Slightly detuned from the 2002 R cam.

Intake Lift(inches): .380"

Exhaust Lift(inches): .336"

Intake Lobe Center (degrees): 109

Exhaust Lobe Center (degrees): 109

Intake Duration (degrees at .040"): 249

Exhaust Duration (degrees at .040"): 262
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Honda 2006-07 HRC & Honda 2004,2005,2006 CRF450R Cam - Part # 14110-NLZ-610 & 14110-MEN-670

Really strong bottom with a decent mid range.

Intake Lift(inches): .374"

Exhaust Lift(inches): .313"

Intake Lobe Center (degrees): 107

Exhaust Lobe Center (degrees): 110

Intake Duration (degrees at .040"): 248

Exhaust Duration (degrees at .040"): 268
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HotCams

HotCams Stage 1 - Part #1016-1

Decent bottom end and midrange increase. Signs off early.

Intake lift (inches): .378"

Exhaust lift (inches): .343"

Intake lobe center (degrees): 106.5

Exhaust lobe center (degrees): 103.5

Intake duration (degrees at 1mm): 237.5

Exhaust duration (degrees at 1mm): 268.5
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HotCams Stage 2 - Part #1024-2

Good midrange and top end increase, good all-around cam. Lacks bottom.

Intake lift (inches): .402"

Exhaust lift (inches): .343"

Intake lobe center (degrees): 106.5

Exhaust lobe center (degrees): 103.5

Intake duration (degrees at 1mm): 248

Exhaust duration (degrees at 1mm): 268.5
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HotCams Stage 3 - Part # 1056-3

More top-end power than Stage 2. Will work well for TT and big bore/strokers.

Intake lift (inches): .409"

Exhaust lift (inches): .356"

Intake lobe center (degrees): 116

Exhaust lobe center (degrees): 104.5

Intake duration (degrees at 1mm): 251.5

Exhaust duration (degrees at 1mm): 265