HONDA 2019 DIRT RANGE
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onda has announced updates for its CRF450R,
CRF450RX and CRF250R models, as well as two
exciting new models for its 2019 range.
CRF450L *NEW* Using the CRF450R MX machine as
a base, Honda has answered the wishes of many trail
riders with its new CRF450L. This is an all-new new
road legal trail machine with side-stand, increased
fuel tank volume and LED lighting. Long service
intervals will be a big draw with the first major
service at 32,000km.
CRF250RX *NEW* The CRF250RX mirrors the
CRF450RX, but with the CRF250R as its base,
with revisions including an 18-inch wheel,
8.5-litre tank and softer suspension to adapt
it for its role as a cross-country machine. It
inherits the motocrosser’s upgrade for 2019,
with better bottom-end torque (see below
for more), three-level HRC Launch Control,
new front brake caliper, Renthal Fatbars and
black rims.
CRF450R The CRF450R receives a performance
boost with 1.8kW more power and 2Nm more torque,
plus a stronger power delivery throughout the rev
range thanks to a revised cylinder head, intake and
exhaust. It also gets three-level HRC Launch Control
and durability upgrades. The chassis features revised
suspension settings, redesigned front brake caliper,
detailed weight-saving updates (shaving 0.9kg) and
Renthal Fatbar handlebar which sits on a new four-
position adjustable top yoke.
CRF450RX As with the CRF450R, CRF450RX gets a
boost of top-end power and torque for its engine,
CRF250RX
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CRF450L
and three-level HRC Launch Control. The 18-inch rear
wheel, 8.5-litre fuel tank machine gets a revised
rigidity balance and new suspension settings as well
as the Renthal Fatbar handlebar with four-way
adjustability and black rims.
CRF250R If you read our test of the 2018 250R you’ll
know we thought it was a little light in the bottom
end but Honda says it’s taken care of this with the
bottom and mid-range torque getting a desired
boost thanks to a 2mm smaller throttle body, as well
as revised intake and exhaust cam profiles. Like the
450, the 250 also gets the three-level HRC Launch
Control, new front brake caliper, adjustable bars and
black rims.
CRF450RX