Kiwami means‘ ultimate’ and it is the design motto for the range. That range has just been expanded by the introduction of the tough nut, as in the CRF450R and the CRF450 HRC WE. While the entire 450 lineup has totally new chassis and a raft of engine changes, the‘ WE’ not only absorbs the 10 percent power hike across the models and the 4 percent hike in torque, the range all have new suspension as well.

The stunning CRF450 HRC WE is dripping in such factory goodness as hand— finished porting, Yoshimura titanium exhaust and Twinair intake. Add to that bespoke suspension settings and very desirable cosmetic detailing and you have something more than a little bit special. The entire CRF competition range has received upgrades, particularly the big kids but it impossible to not yearn for the‘ WE’ version …

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