…anything frivolous, focusing strictly on performance, durability and ISDE requirements. The performance goal was all about rideability. Many of the 450X models that I have previously ridden were very fast, but difficult to ride in technical terrain and I definitely want a bike that is easy to ride. As…

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…that this bike comes from pure, race-bred CRF-R technology with the enduro trimmings tossed on for good measure. While "taking trail riding to a whole new level" is a subjective statement, we will say that the CRF-X is a damn good steed. However, the 2007 450X isn't perfect, and we knew it going into…

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…hits harder than the other bikes in this test, its still very manageable and well suited for its off-road nature."The impression we get is that the 450X comes off a bit like Dirk Diggler in Boogie Nights. Whenever it faces a mirror and takes a long, hard look at its bad self, it can't help but feel like…

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The 450X gets plenty of style points. The aluminum frame is still a favorite among our test group.Honda's goal was to design a machine that offers a short, compact unit, which eliminates the top-heavy feeling that occurs with some big-bore Thumpers. Utilization of the Honda Unicam design makes for a…

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…ridden the?Honda CRF450X knows that it has all the characteristics of a western racer, so it?s no wonder that?Dubach Racing Development chose the 2009 450X as a starting point for its endurance project. There?s a bit of difference between building a bike to go fast and building one to go fast for six, 12…

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…appreciated how quickly the five-valve 449cc motor spins up. On the dyno, the Yamaha actually bests the other machines in peak output. Though topping the CRF by less than half a horsepower, and the same in torque, the Honda still has an advantage in the real world. In terms of sheer acceleration, the red machine…

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…Watson Performance, we called up some of the most successful 450X racers we could think of to explore our options.Precision Concepts has made the switch from kicking ass primarily on XR650R machines to the more modern, lighter and versatile CRF-X. Bob Bell and his crew race just about every kind of off…

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…the gas cap height. This is possible due to the improved fuel efficiency using FI. It also gets the high-end, triple-adjustable shock from the big CRF, though redesigned to fit the 250?s needs, featuring both hi- and low-speed compression as well as rebound and spring preload adjustability. Rear suspension…

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…solely to an MXer, the 450X is obviously the better off-road model, but after testing all six of our enduro bikes together, it was clear to everyone that this Honda still has a generous amount of moto blood coursing through its veins.Starting with the Unicam, 4-valve motor, the CRF-X powerplant comes on…

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…disc harrow or run power accessories with a PTO system. That's because the Christini kit is going to be available for the Honda CRF250R, 250X and 450X in January or February with plans to expand into the KTM lineup later in 2007. Name the last time you saw someone plowing their fields with an aluminum…

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