2019 Honda CRF450L | First Impression
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It's impossible to overlook the rise in performance that manufacturers have accomplished with dedicated off-road motorcycles For many years bikes were heavy and outdated, with the focus aimed at reliability, but bikes like the 2019 Honda CRF450L show that brands are eager to bridge the gap between the pure power of their motocross models and the easy to ride models of their dual-sport segment. During a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest for the full intro of the new motorcycle, we learned the complete details of the street-legal 450cc machine from Honda's Jason Abbott.
The 2019 Honda CRF450L is much more than just a CRF450R with lights and a license plate. Yes, Honda took plenty of design and technology from the competition model, like the Unicam engine and twin-spar aluminum frame, but there are a number of parts and pieces that are completely unique to the CRF450L. Honda reworked the engine by dropping a three-ring piston into the cylinder, increased the mass of the crank, enclosed the airbox, configured dedicated ECU settings, bolted on a quiet exhaust system, stuffed a wide-ratio six-speed transmission and complimenting clutch pack inside, and wrapped the engine cases with plastic covers to cut down on noise. The chassis, meanwhile, was widened at the base to accommodate the larger engine-transmission, a new subframe was designed that extends all the way to the tip of the rear fender, the Showa suspension was tuned to take on obstacles one will see on the trail, and the necessary signal lights, digital speedometer and odometer, and assorted pieces were put into place.
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I just don't see a reason to "settle" on this. Once we are talking over $10,000, might as well start looking at KTMs, Tigers, BMWs, etc. The weight is nearly 300 lb. That puts it close enough to the KTM 690 Enduro R. Well, the KTM is cheaper, has a bigger gas tank, nearly 2x the horsepower, and killer suspension. Sorry, Honda, but your price point has us looking at REAL dual sport bikes. You already have a winner with the 650L. Just modernize that dinosaur and shave 40 lb off that steel frame.
@jaypuck6912
5 жыл бұрын
I hear ya. Spring 2018 I was on my way to look at a Craigslist 650L and my buddy found a 2004 KTM 625 SXC in the same area. I didn't know that bike even existed, or anything else in that family like the 640. We were able to make contact and meet the guy immediately. Test riding, I don't think I even got out of 1st gear before I knew the KTM was going to be mine. Never felt such a smooth, constant acceleration. It was a no brainer. Roughly the same price but 40 lbs less. Hopefully Honda will update the 650L next. They updated the 250L, created a 450L, … the 650L would be logical. If I remember right, the 650R was ~300 lb, so we know Honda can do it.
@creativeganesh
5 жыл бұрын
Totally Agree, I would have liked it if it had longer service range
@petergriffin4629
5 жыл бұрын
Well, yes she has almost 300 pounds but that makes here still at least 60 pounds lighter than the KTM 690 and don't forget, that though the engine has been tuned down to be more smooth and shit, it's still a 450 MX engine and those are far supperior offroad to these 690 roadbike engines.
Normalize your audio, guys! The spoken bits are turned way down and only on the left channel. (This is the THIRD!! CRF450L first impression video in a row that I've posted the same comment!)
@gkanai1400
5 жыл бұрын
You can just copy the single channel to the other to make a stereo pair. The 'mishap' was in post, not in recording.
When was this ride? September maybe since thats the only time we have gotten any amount of rain. Where did you ride at Packwood? It's funny you say the suspension is a little soft but other guys said it was firm, or maybe I misunderstood...
What I'd like to know is, how come the side number panels keep shrinking every year...?
Looks pretty great 👍 !
Riding a dual sport at 60 and getting headshake? Lol
@nochelon
5 жыл бұрын
Aaron Oosterhoff I know the fuck.. We ride them shits 5th gear tapped with out no steering dampener boi chillax
@aaronoosterhoff5449
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I literally go 150kmph on my DRZ no stabilizer, what are these kids saying
Bro put that vocal in stereo. But great video for sure! Concise.
I'm curious at the interval to check valve lash
But will it have the maintenance intervals and reliability of a 250l
@jeffferguson899
5 жыл бұрын
no
a problem I have with these bike reviews is that they tell what's good but not what's bad. ie does linear power delivery mean flat and gutless?
@hrbestalkinme3690
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. They wont give you the whole picture. The ones that do give you the whole picture... all stop getting invited to test ride the bikes. But nah I doubt the power is flat and gutless. This bike is making mid 40s horsepower. Which isn't fast by 450 standards, but its a fuckin fast bike! For how reliable I'm predicting this bike will be, it seems to making great power.
@taylor2105
5 жыл бұрын
Liniar is a good thing. It's not gonna feel like a mx bike. I bet it's like the ktm 500. Huge power but manageable. Not many riders want a 250 2 stroke for the street.
@therealslimshady4555
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it's as flat as witches tit I'll be keeping my crf450x
my left ear enjoyed this video.
great bike on rode and dirt!! : )
If the bike was toned down a bit and had long service intervals, it'd be the perfect bike.
its expensive as fuck even here in Japan, hopefully it gives suzuki, yamaha and kawasaki a kick up the arse to make their own updated duel sport 450s
This is more expensive than ktm 790 duke with an adventure coming. 2k less than Africa twin 1000cc. Too extensive.
Any idea why they call it 2019? its still 2018. Its out this year...
@yessure5291
5 жыл бұрын
The car and truck industry does that all the time releasing next year vehicles in October.
@MrHeepspo
5 жыл бұрын
Stupid question of the day
Dream Honda motor CRF 450L
the audio on your video is too low
Fix audio please
Heard during this press event that someone who shall go nameless grabbed a handful and wheelied into the group of testers!!! Guess this bike has more than initially rumoured only 25HP (super low due to emissions) after all!
@numbzinger350
5 жыл бұрын
Here's the explanation from the guy himself... kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6eurKWGZ9XIdc4.html I don't buy it. He blipped the throttle and wrecked himself and some unsuspecting victims. His excuse is bullshit.
@crazyrebl
5 жыл бұрын
Legendary cringe!! I would of faked my own death if i was him. Haha!!
@crazyrebl
5 жыл бұрын
Travis Donald Stanly. No way. That was a pure rookie move 100%
@hushdrops
5 жыл бұрын
@@numbzinger350 wow I'm surprised . It's just weird the entire deal as I don't see how u do that in that situation. Thanks for sharing the link to the video.
@hushdrops
5 жыл бұрын
@@crazyrebl but the guy has ridden bikes for years and has at least one at the moment if not more than one, so he's definitely not a rookie. I haven't ever ridden a modern 450 so I can't say for sure what it would take to loop out at that slow of speed in a parking lot approaching a group of others also test riding the same bike but it's just weird.
at $12,000 and maintenance schedule measured in hours, I will take a pass
@nosoliciting024
5 жыл бұрын
$10,400+$330 destination charge. My 2017 xr650l was over $7000 msrp with destination charge, bought it new for $6500. If you pay $12000, you're getting shafted.
@jeffferguson899
5 жыл бұрын
the msrp in Canada is just under $12000
@nosoliciting024
5 жыл бұрын
I understand. Been to Canada many time. I thought you may have been adding sales tax. We have a few states that don't have sales tax or property tax on vehicles. Have a good one!
@crazyrebl
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the dirtbike life. Its really not that big of deal we been doing it for years. Its the price you pay when you want a street legal dirtbike.
@ryant8593
5 жыл бұрын
Dont buy it you cheap fuck. Its a freaking CRF450R with plates.
17.500 USD in norway
Never ride scared bro.
@namename-tr8il
5 жыл бұрын
Shut the fuck up
@patw9175
5 жыл бұрын
CycleCruza you don't know shit about riding get the fuck out of here.
Why only one channel of audio? Humans have two ears for a reason. Please give us two channels of audio.
What Dual-Sport? This is an all in Enduro bike with maintenance measured in hours and a high-price for sub-par performance in comparison with its competition. You guys presented all the useless info about this model and left out the important parts. What about the high maintenance costs, the non-upgradable ECU, the 7L fuel tank, the heavy weight? These sure sound like paid reviews...
Better to get an Swm rs500r/rs300r low price tag and low weight
Pathetic review. "It doesn't bottom out. It's what we've come to expect from Honda" 🤣
Voice overs ...but I would prefer to fix my debit however possible over anything in life
Step up your audio game
get micro
Wow.. ten grand plus?.. think that I will save a little more get a Harley Davidson!
@gregestep1669
5 жыл бұрын
It's a 2 gallon tank.. um.. nice 60 mile at best! Prove me wrong sir! Have a great day!
Honda=Apple
BUT . Its not a KTM !
@ssfury8131
5 жыл бұрын
That and I have a 2018 500 exc and I know that Honda would not compare to it
@yessure5291
5 жыл бұрын
Good it is not
Shame it's overpriced as hell.