Honda CRF450RL review: is this dual sport a capable enduro bike?︱Cross Training Enduro

http://www.crosstrainingenduro.com Our Honda CRF450RL review! Is this dual sport a capable enduro bike? We reviewed the Honda CRF450RL on our adventure channel a while ago. Our summary? It sits right in the middle of the enduro and dual-sport categories. So it could be the 'unicorn' motorbike for many riders. Watch other Honda CRF450RL reviews and see if they agree. If you want extreme enduro training see our playlists of enduro skills to learn. Try our training vids for working on your extreme enduro techniques. Are you thinking of a road-legal enduro motorbike but you want it to be cheaper, lower seat height, softer suspension, more reliable and have better road manners? A set of handguards as standard and upgraded ECU and fuel-injection settings. The good news for Aussies? It has returned and at a much better price - currently AUD13700 'ride away'. The Honda CRF450X began in 2005 as a cheap reliable off-road motorbike. It was a detuned version of the CRF450R with an electric start, wide ratio gearbox, softer suspension and an 18 inch rear wheel. We rode a Chinese copy a few years ago and it was a pleasant surprise. Our summary? In 2020 the name was changed to the CRF450RL. We suspect this was to indicate it shares a lot of characteristics with the motocross R model. If so, it was a good idea. Unlike the rest of Honda's 'L' models, this 450 has a lot in common with the motocross and cross-country racing 450s. The main changes for the RL? If you are enduro riding get into our enduro training vids. Our dirt riding tips are great for developing your hard enduro skills. It felt like a DRZ400 on steroids. In 2018 the road-legal version started with the CRF450L. Into enduro and dirt bikes? Check out our dirt bike videos. Extreme enduro training vids are our focus. Compared to enduro motorbikes, the extra weight of the CRF450RL works well for road riding with a wet weight of 132 kg or 291lb. The LED headlight is actually quite bright and has a very precise beam, something we have never seen on motorbikes in this 2024 Honda CRF450RL class. What didn't work well for road riding? A sixth gear was added. A stronger subframe. Larger oil capacity. Heavier crank. A rubber-dampened rear sprocket. And the engine was detuned further. It was well-priced in the USA and its popularity continued. Unfortunately it was priced way too high in Australia. Sales were poor and it was discontinued. Lets start with road riding the 2024 Honda CRF450RL. It feels much more refined that your usual enduro motorbike. It's quiet. And it's more than just the exhaust. Honda have used specially lined plastic engine covers to reduce noise. And the swingarm is filled with polyurethane to dampen noise and vibration. The wide-ratio six-speed gearbox keeps the revs low at highway speeds. The rear sprocket is rubber-lined to reduce noise. Some have incorrectly assumed this was a cush-drive hub. It isn't. The handling and suspension work really well. The soft suspension of a DRZ400 can result in a wallowing feel with aggressive road riding. And nose-diving under brakes. The seat. It's your standard plank of wood. Within 30 minutes the 'monkey butt' will creep in. Need hard enduro training? Work through our video lists. Hard enduro techniques are covered in our training vids.
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