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2025 Honda CRF450R vs 2025 KTM 350XCF Back to Back: GP Track
Riding my brand new 2025 Honda CRF450R (thanks Honda Marysville Motorsports!) back to back with my 2025 KTM 350XCF on an old school GP track. I had the opportunity to ride the all new 2025 CRF450R last month during the media launch at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The track was dug deep and very soft with lots of ruts thanks to sporadic rain throughout the week. I was looking forward to picking up my own 25 CRF450R and riding it at my familiar places to see if the great chassis and suspension and engine impressions I had at the press launch were still here in hard pack choppy conditions. Also I was very curious about how the all new 2025 CRF450R would compare to my 2025 KTM ...
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2025 Honda CRF450R vs 2024.5 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition Back to Back: GP Track
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Riding my brand new 2025 Honda CRF450R (thanks Honda Marysville Motorsports!) back to back with my 2024.5 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition on an old school GP track. I had the opportunity to ride the all new 2025 CRF450R last month during the media launch at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The track was dug deep and very soft with lots of ruts thanks to sporadic rain throughout the week. ...
2025 Honda CRF450R vs 2024.5 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition Back to Back Ride: What are the Differences?
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Riding my brand new 2025 Honda CRF450R (thanks Honda Marysville Motorsports!) back to back with my 2024.5 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition. I had the opportunity to ride the all new 2025 CRF450R last month during the media launch at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The track was dug deep and very soft with lots of ruts thanks to sporadic rain throughout the week. I was looking forward to p...
2025 Honda CRF450R First Ride at RT62MX: Perfect Season Equal Perfect CRF?
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First ride at RT62MX on my brand new 2025 Honda CRF450R I just picked up from my good friends at Honda Marysville Motorsports! I had the opportunity to ride the all new 2025 CRF450R last month during the media launch at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The track was dug deep and very soft with lots of ruts thanks to sporadic rain throughout the week. I was looking forward to picking ...
2025 Honda CRF450R First Woods Ride: Perfect Season Equal Perfect CRF?
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First woods ride on my brand new 2025 Honda CRF450R I just picked up from my good friends at Honda Marysville Motorsports! I did this slow woods ride to focus on the low RPM rideability of the updated 2025 CRF450R engine. Using the softer map (Map 2) with highest Traction Control setting (#3) the engine is dialed back to what I call CRF350R power and works very well in the woods. The 25 CRF450R...
2025 Honda CRF450R First Ride: Perfect Season Equal Perfect CRF?
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First ride on my brand new 2025 Honda CRF450R I just picked up from my good friends at Honda Marysville Motorsports! I had the opportunity to ride the all new 2025 CRF450R last month during the media launch at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The track was dug deep and very soft with lots of ruts thanks to sporadic rain throughout the week. I was looking forward to picking up my own ...
Stark Varg Software Update Review: Better??
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Trying out the latest Stark Varg Software update with Crawl Mode! Reverse and hill hold along with smoother power. No clutch, no shifting, no heat, no noise, multiple maps from 10hp to 80hp...just throttle and brakes. The Stark Varg is very easy to ride and very easy to like! More Varg review videos..... My thoughts after 4-days on the Varg: ruclips.net/video/Qy1ApnFAAvU/видео.html Varg Maps: r...
Old vs New! 2023/24 KTM 450SXF vs 2025 KTM 450SXF: Is the Updated Chassis Better?
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Riding my son's well broken in (26 hours) all stock 2023 KTM 450SXF at KickIn Roost MX. Are the 2025 model chassis updates noticeable? Should you take advantage of the great deals available now on 2023/24 KTM models? Lets ride and discuss!
2025 KTM 350XCF with WP Pro Components Suspension, CUO, Akrapovic Exhaust: Best Do it All 4-stroke!
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The 2025 KTM 350XCF might just be the best Do it All 4-stroke dirt bike. How much better can WP Pro Components Suspension (VS forks and TRAXX shock), Connectivity Unit Offroad, and full Akrapovic exhaust system make my favorite combination of Power/Weight/Handling in a 4-stroke dirt bike? My 2025 KTM 350 summery video to date. ruclips.net/video/J3XLv4H0JUY/видео.html 350's are such a great comb...
2025 KTM 350XCF vs Stark Varg: Gas vs Electric Back to Back on Woods Loop
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Stark Varg vs 2025 KTM 350XCF Back to Back on a short woods loop. Gas vs Electric! Back to back rides are a great way to understand the characteristics of different bikes. Stark Varg Laptime: 2:54.7 No clutch, no shifting, barely any noise, no heat, multiple maps from 10hp to 80hp...just throttle and brakes. The Stark Varg is very easy to ride and very easy to like! The chassis is firm and the ...
RT62MX New Track Layout: 1-Lap (Almost!)
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My son riding 1-lap (almost since the GoPro fell off on the finish straight) around the all new RT62MX track layout. Dirt was soft with lots of ruts and lots of riders for mid week moto. Really like the new layout and going to be another fun track to ride in Ohio!
RT62MX New Track Layout: Slow Laps on my 2025 KTM 350XCF
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A few slow laps around the all new RT62MX track layout. Dirt was soft with lots of ruts and lots of riders for mid week moto. Really like the new layout and going to be another fun track to ride in Ohio!
Best Do it All 4-Stroke? 2025 KTM 350XCF with WP Cone Valve Forks
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The 2025 KTM 350XCF might just be the best Do it All 4-stroke dirt bike. How much better can a set of WP Pro Components Cone Valve spring forks make my favorite combination of Power/Weight/Handling in a 4-stroke dirt bike? So much better that now the stock rear shock does not feel so good! Here are a few laps at KickIn Roost MX - these WP CV forks work great and so does my 25 KTM 350XCF! Going ...
2025 Gas Gas MC350 First Ride: 350's Are Still My Favorite 4-stroke!
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Quick ride on my buddy Dave's brand new 2025 Gas Gas MC350 at KickIn Roost MX. Kaplan Cycles had one of the first 2025 MC350's in stock and was able to get it to Dave quickly (thanks Ken!). Austrian 350's have long been my favorite combination of Power/Weight/Handling in a 4-stroke dirt bike and this '25 Gas Gas MC350 confirms that choice! Dave installed the map switch along with the Connectivi...
2025 Honda CRF250R First Ride: Dialing in the Suspension
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First ride the all new 2025 CRF250R today at KickIn Roost MX (thanks Barry!). The track was dry, rough, and hardpack: not the best conditions for the previous generation CRF250R and perfect for checking out the updated chassis and suspension on the 2025 CRF250R. We made a few suspension adjustments to dial in this 25 CRF250R. The forks and front of the bike felt plush and compliant and absorbin...
2025 Honda CRF250R First Ride Impressions
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2025 Honda CRF250R First Ride Impressions
2024 Beta 450RX Secondf Ride at Briarcliff MX
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2024 Beta 450RX Secondf Ride at Briarcliff MX
2022 Honda CRF450 Quick Ride: Comparing the 2022 CRF450R to the 2025 CRF450R
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2022 Honda CRF450 Quick Ride: Comparing the 2022 CRF450R to the 2025 CRF450R
2025 Honda CRF450R First Ride Engine Map Check: Dialing it back to CRF350!
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2025 Honda CRF450R First Ride Engine Map Check: Dialing it back to CRF350!
2025 Honda CRF450R First Ride Impressions: Did the Perfect Season Lead to the Perfect CRF?
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2025 Honda CRF450R First Ride Impressions: Did the Perfect Season Lead to the Perfect CRF?
2025 KTM 350XCF vs Stark Varg at KickIn Roost MX: Gas vs Electric!
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2025 KTM 350XCF vs Stark Varg at KickIn Roost MX: Gas vs Electric!
Modified 2024 Yamaha YZ250F Quick Ride at KickIn Roost MX: This bike Rips!
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Modified 2024 Yamaha YZ250F Quick Ride at KickIn Roost MX: This bike Rips!
Stark Varg vs 2025 Husqvarna FC350 at KickIn Roost MX: Gas vs Electric!
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Stark Varg vs 2025 Husqvarna FC350 at KickIn Roost MX: Gas vs Electric!
I Ride Jeff Gibson's Loretta Lynn's 40+ Qualifier Winning 2024 KTM 300SX! Pro Rider Dialed!
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I Ride Jeff Gibson's Loretta Lynn's 40 Qualifier Winning 2024 KTM 300SX! Pro Rider Dialed!
2025 KTM 350XCF vs 2024 Gas Gas MC450 Back to Back on a Short Woods Loop
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2025 KTM 350XCF vs 2024 Gas Gas MC450 Back to Back on a Short Woods Loop
2024 Gas Gas MC450 Dialed by RideWorx Part 2
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2024 Gas Gas MC450 Dialed by RideWorx Part 2
2025 KTM 350XCF vs 2024 Beta 300 Race Edition Back to Back on a Short Woods Loop
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2025 KTM 350XCF vs 2024 Beta 300 Race Edition Back to Back on a Short Woods Loop
Best 300 2-Stroke! 2024 Beta 300 Race Edition Trail Ride
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Best 300 2-Stroke! 2024 Beta 300 Race Edition Trail Ride
2025 KTM 350XCF Moto Time at Briarcliff MX! This Bike Does it All!
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2025 KTM 350XCF Moto Time at Briarcliff MX! This Bike Does it All!
How is the bone stock Honda 450 vs bone stock KTM 350 after 20-30 minutes ? The $6K suspension mods to the KTM are out of reach for most.
Great work Mr. E. Keep pumping out those vids. Woods loop next ? Would love a 300cc, just enough to not need the clutching that the 250 still seems to need. (mx33 felt like it it was always going to wash out on me so I'm having a holiday from Dunlop).
Yes back to back woods loop ride videos will be loaded soon! Good to hear another rider struggling with MX33 front tire!🤣
I love mine, made a great choice of getting the Freeride as my first dirt bike instead of a gas-powered bike. Super easy to ride. The best part? After the ride, you can leave it and forget it until the next ride!
Yes the Freeride E-XC is a fun riding experience and I also enjoy the low maintenance!
I can wheelie a stock 110 for miles. Thinking you need 80hp for wheelies is comical
I like riding wheelies on my Z50 and 110's too! I use power wheelies to give a perspective on power linearity and throttle to rear wheel connectivity. The new Varg software has changed the power character and it is noticeable when trying to do power wheelies (remember the Varg has no clutch).
@@mxengineer1 No I understand your perspective completely, it gives the viewers a good idea of the power. I’m talking about the commenters saying things like “I won’t buy it if wheelies are less”. Not a single one of them needs a bike that power wheelies at 40mph lol
@@waferzworld 👍
Awesome afternoon ride!!!
When did 450s become so much easier to ride and be very rider friendly cause my 450 trys to, and has succeeded once, rip my arms out of socket
The current 23/24 YZ450F is a beast to ride with 2-stroke like throttle response and quick RPM build. The KTM450SXF engine is the easiest to ride 60HP 450F engine out there and the 25 CRF450R is similar though does rev a little quicker.
Good afternoon, a question. What is the difference? How much does the Honda 450 drain your energy compared to the KTM 350? If you did 15 minute sessions
Austrian 350's are my favorite combination of Power/Weight/Handling in a 4-stroke dirt bike. You have to really be smooth and flow with the 450 or it can tire you out quickly!
@@mxengineer1 Thanks for your reply.
Honda is 100% stock and the KTM has lots of $$ mods and both had basically the same lap time. If we factor in the cost of each bike as they are tested, sounds like a clear Honda win to me!!
Yes the Honda works very well totally stock!
awesomeness......get some mx34's and let the good times roll <<<<<<is that a kawasaki thing.......lol
Just got a MX34 for my 25 KTM 350XCF (has a MX33 on from factory)....will get a MX34 onto the front of my CRF450 soon!
At 6:16 comment on Honda is a "little less stable". At 4:25, comment is "there is a smallness to the front end" on the Honda. Please expand on what you mean. Better for shorter riders? Shorter wheelbase? Thank you.
The 25 CRF450R still has that classic very responsive to any input chassis character...more calm than previous CRF's but still can be a little busy at speed - easily noticeable when ridden back to back with the KTM. The CRF front fender is slimmer and slopes down more sharply compared to the KTM front fender and along with the small radiator shrouds on CRF gives the CRF the impression (from the saddle) of being smaller.
AWESOME comparison test - I have not ridden a Honda since the 22 450 ( a friends ) really liked it , good fit and feeling from frt end - have read and heard nothing but good about the CRF - love your one on one tests etc - I have been in touch with my dealer about a 2025 KTM Gasgas 350 ( they are honda, yamaha ,kawi ,ktm ,husky, gasgas, suzuki dealer as well - think I may road trip it to check them all out this weekend - it is grat what you do for the dirt world on your channel !!!!😁
Glad you like the channel! The '22 CRF450R has very strong low to mid power - the 25 CRF450R is smoother low to mid power and easier to control.
Love it! Just done it to mine!!!
Cool! This was a better "350" dialed back map on my YZ450F... ruclips.net/video/MsJrtPo70xg/видео.html
Nice work. Keen to see a comparo against the 350, especially if you can do a low speed flame out comparison lol. Guessing the full wide ratio will prob win tho.
Here ya go! ruclips.net/video/2PcY7SXwEKk/видео.html
Red is always going to be faster.
Ride Red!
Thanks for the video.
For a bone stock CRF, it held its own against A kit on the KTM... FWIW, I have a 24 350 XCF with Cone valve and trax shock.
Yes the CRF is totally stock suspension. Austrian 350's are such a great combination of Power/Weight/Handling and with WP Pro Component suspension are even more fun to ride!
Didn't you also say you were getting the 2025 CRF 450 WE as well in a different video....? Or has that changed?
Yes I have a 2025 CRF450 Works Edition on order but they are not arriving here in the US until November. I did not want to wait till then so picked up the base model to ride for now.
Thanks for all the 2025 videos. You posted a video riding either a 23 or 24 CRF Works edition with the ride engineering 23.5 clamps awhile back. Reference stability and front end feel how much different would you say the 2025 450 is compared to that setup. Your reference in this video saying the CRF front end felt "small" took me back to my 2022 CRF 450. I always felt like I was well over the bars with the front wheel under me.
Yes my buddy has a 2024 CRF450 Works Edition that I rode earlier this summer (I also owned a 23 CRF450WE). The 23.5 Ride Engineering clamps really helped calm the front end down. The 25 CRF450R front end with the stock 22mm offset clamps feels even better. I think the revised rear shock linkage also manages the energy from the rear end of the bike better which also helps calm the front end of the 25 CRF450R. I also feel similar to you about being over the front of the CRF. The front fender on CRF's turns down fairly sharply which gives the front end a shorter and smaller feel from the saddle (I am 6' 2" tall)
man you come down from a fast pace pretty fast......good brakes on both
The Nissan brakes on the CRF450R work well while the Brembo brakes on the KTM have a little more aggressive initial bite.
I rode a 25 and honestly feel that people are over stating the new bike. It feels very similar to the old bike. Better for sure but man you ride it back to back with a KTM, KX, or KX and the Honda still doesn't feel as comfortable. First lap I hit a braking bump and the Honda front end pitched downwards really quickly which pitched the rear end up and felt sketchy. I hit that same bump all day on the KTM and even right after and didn't get the same reaction. I want to love the Honda but it's not as good as other bikes on the market for us mortals. 8)
The 2025 CRF450R is much more calm up front compared to previous model years but it still has the CRF character of quick responding chassis to any inputs. It also responds well to setting changes - even a click or two is noticeable along with sag and fork height adjustments - all combine and can make the CRF feel more stable or reactive. The latest KTM chassis is a very good combination of stability and cornering.
@@mxengineer1 Agreed! I still feel like the Honda is far behind the other colors but that's just me! Cult Honda guys will ride it nonetheless. LOL.
I’m 54 and just bought a 25. Pick it up Saturday. Haven’t bought a Honda since my 08 CRF450r. Hope it’s good.
Congratulations on your new CRF! The 25 CRF450R is really good - perhaps as good as the 2008 CRF450R was back in the day!
MX lap time next !!!!
Hopefully get these bikes to Briarcliff MX or KickIn Roost MX soon for a back to back!
Japan V China
KTM does build bikes in China but the 450SXF is currently built in Austria.
@@mxengineer1 what ktms are built in china?
@@actZR900 The one I am aware of is the KTM 790 Adventure base model that is sold here in the US market.
Really contemplating getting a 450RX and using it as a single track woods bike? No extra electrical fluff to worry about like the enduro models? Your opinion on that compared to the other 4 4 stroke options?
That is a tough question. So many 4-stroke off road bikes! The latest 25 CRF450R engine is the smoothest CRF450 in a while though still responsive. I think the 450RX will be a little better than my R model on the trails. I've ridden the YZ450FX and that engine still revs so quickly and is trickier to control on the trails (even with the power dialed back with the GYTR tuner). I would imagine the Yamah WR450R is a much better trail/woods bike. The KTM 450 engines (especially the 450XCF-W) have smooth power and slower RPM build so a little easier to ride on the trails. Beta 390/430/480 4-strokes have excellent low RPM rideability on the trails. I prefer the Beta Race Edition models as they come with KYB suspension. Lots of choices!
@@mxengineer1 I have a 23 Beta 300 Race edition now, rode all the 4 strokes at a demo day. Loved the 350, 390, and the 430. 480 was an RR-S version and to dang heavy. But after riding the Beta 450RX motocross bike, that powertrain would be to much for the woods?
@@Thirty-OughtSick I really like my 24 Beta 300 Race Edition! Good to hear you understand the Beta 4-strokes. The new 450RX has similar character to the other Beta 4-strokes - just a little quicker engine RPM build and more power. In the Rain map the power is smoother and works great off road... ruclips.net/video/UJx46Uqu7w0/видео.html
I'm within a couple of days of buying one from a dealer, but if this thing has been de-rated and wheelies are not as they were before...I'm not gonna buy it.
I have no specifics on what was changed with the update - only have ridden the bike before and after the update and shared my thoughts in this video. I would recommend reaching out to Stark directly with your concerns about the update. Would also be good to take a test ride on a Varg and judge for yourself. The Varg is such a unique off road riding experience!
@@mxengineer1 Thank you for the information. Do you know what number update made the changes that we are referring?
@@keithplemmons5615 This is the video Stark released describing the software update. I believe this is the latest software update and the only update I am aware of that has reverse.... ruclips.net/video/35ydnUjlLOk/видео.html
A update, I have full power back now after resetting all the modes. With no help from stark I was about 5 mins away from selling my varg. But it is back to its old power now after tinkering alittle. Hope this helps your decision
Love your back to back comparisons
CRF 450 - all wheelies - all the time 😍
One of the easiest bikes to wheelie I've ridden in a while!
As always, great vids, keep it up! Would be cool if you could compare the 2025 WE edition Honda against the FE KTM. You seem to have a new bike every other week, shouldn't be an issue getting the WE Honda Lol!
The 2025 CRF450 Works Edition is not due until November (I have one on order). I liked the 2025 CRF450R I rode at the press launch so much I did not want to wait until November to start riding the new bike! I will have a low hours 2025 CRF450R for sale late October!🤣
Cole seely said this Honda's rear-end is better than his last race bike, that's something to be said
Yeah it says they set up his race bike like s*** 😅
@@Dailey2wheels ....so are you saying its hondas way of getting rid of a rider, like maybe roczen too
@@Joe-pb3lx could be. It's also pretty easy to mess up a bike without realizing it. Example, going stiffer to make it a little better, instead of softer that would've made it a lot better. A lot of things at play that get affected
@@Dailey2wheels ......i know what you mean.....its also how the rider feels on any given day......for me im always changing the handlebar position or raising or lowering my fork tubes....depends how my body feels
@@Joe-pb3lx I've done that a few times lol. I love tinkering with everything
What is the writing on the front number plate?
I met the Honda R&D Chief Engineer responsible for CRF development at the 2025 CRF450R intro at Ironman Raceway. He is a very cool and smart guy and I had him sign a number plate for me. In fact there were a lot of cool and smart Honda associates responsible for the development of the CRF models at the press launch!
@@mxengineer1 ......thats awesome
U go through the bikes my man!! That Honda looks so sick. Whats in ur collection now, I know you still have the Kailub Russell KTM 350
Once I got a few hours on my 2025 KTM 350XCF I sold my 21 KR350 to a buddy of mine so it is still around and available for back to back rides!
Appreciate your videos mate eagerly awaiting the new Honda here in Australia
Glad you enjoy the channel! Let me know your thoughts on the 25 CRF450R when you ride one soon!
Can you comment on the amount of engine braking in the honda 250/450 vs ktm 250/450? I was watching a review on the 2025 honda 250 and they mentioned they wished the 250 had less engine braking. It sounds like Honda made quite a bit of progress with this model.
The have ridden the 2025 CRF450R a few times now and engine braking has not stood out to me. In fact the engine has a fairly free feel as I back off the throttle in 2nd and 3rd gears. This is a good thing since there is no way to adjust engine braking on the CRF. Engine braking on the 2025 CRF250R I rode did not seem excessive to me. With the Connectivity Unit Offroad on my KTM 350/450 I minimize engine braking - frees up the chassis and makes the bike feel a little more playful.
what a great video - comparison - makes me want to load up and head to ohio !!!! I love the KTM's must admit though the CRF KXF YZF bikes are very tempting but must admit I fear change - Team orange has treated me so well for soo many years - you understand - your tests really make me thing about wat I am going to do for 2025 ! BRAAAP
Thanks! This new CRF450R is very very good right off the showroom floor. I don't think one is really better - just different characteristics. KTM has reflected 2-years of real world racing and market experience and produced a noticeably refined chassis and suspension for 2025. Nice to have choices!
Does the Honda feel smaller/ more compact than the ktm? Or no
Yes the Honda "feels" smaller from the saddle. The CRF radiator shrouds are smaller and the front fender is less wide and angles down a little more...these combine to give a shorter/smaller front end feel to the CRF. The KTM radiator shrouds go far forward to a point and the front fender is very wide - both combine to give the KTM a longer front end feel. By measurements they might not be that different - just my perception riding them back to back. I plan on moving the CRF handlebar mounts to the forward hole (rotated back) to open up the riding position a little (I am 6'2" tall).
@@mxengineer1 super curious what you will think after moving the bar mounts forward... i'm confused why no one seems to run the optional all the way forward set up on these newer bikes. i just got a different triple clamp to make my older bike do the same thing, but have not tried it yet... expecting to like it but weirded out by how few talk about it. only thing i can think of is if downhills become a problem.
@@yukonjon5964 Well it doesn't cost anything to try moving the bars forward on my 25 CRF450R so will probably try it soon!
very clean running for a 450 mx bike, looks like they nailed the mapping on that bike!! no flame outs or stalls in the tight trails ! Can't wait to ride one!
I would imagine the 25 CRF450RX has more offroad focused (smoother?) engine mapping. I was quite surprised just how well this CRF450R engine runs from low to high RPM and the fluidity of the power and throttle hand to rear wheel connectivity is very good.
im just going to observe and listen......and enjoy !!!!!!!!
Needs gold anodized rims
Yes the gold rims from the 50th anniversary CRF450R would look pretty good!
You trade in all the others man!? lol
Still have the 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition and 25 KTM 350XCF....some fun back to back rides coming soon! Stay tuned!
@mxengineer1 Can't wait for the comparo. I'd be interested to know how they compare for flame out resistance. Thinking maybe you are a bit of a master with the clutch 😀
@@Superdisco199 I am no master with the clutch - however the latest CRF450R engine runs very smooth - excellent stock EFI mapping - and runs surprisingly well at low RPM's.
@@mxengineer1 - I’m not sure you’re an engineer.. I’m going to have to see your Stamp Sir. Ha
Its not even in the same league as the Yamaha’s, there mapping app is the best in the business, ktm is up there, at least Kawasaki is giving it a try, Honda are still living in the dark ages having to hook a laptop and battery to it, yes it’s a good bike but they really need to catch up with the competition
Yes Honda started mapping with the 2005 Montesa 4RT 4-stroke trials bike! Hopefully Honda will offer an app soon. For now the engine runs so clean with (3) unique and different feeling maps along with (3) levels of traction control to dial back each map if needed.
The app doesn't interest me in the slightest and I'm sure I'm not alone. Riding washing maintenance repeat. Who beeds more distractions.
man, I want one now
Best CRF450R in a long time!
You look good in red my friend!
Thanks! Always loved the look of red Honda's...cars and motorcycles!
nice......i like Suzuki's but Honda is up there too
You have a Suzuki now...I can't remember!
@@mxengineer1 .....no i was just thinking how i like suzuki RMZ's but your bike here may top that.....xr200 is all i have now and at my age that is just fine
haha.....i made the begining shot of it sitting there my desktop
Honda 80's CR vibe is cool!👍
Is this tune app avail for the 24?
Yes it works on 23/24/25 SXF/XCF 250/350/450 models (and equivalent Husky models). I installed a CUO onto my son's 23 450SXF though it did require the dealer to upload the latest 450SXF engine map using the XC2 tool.
Do you like the Mx 34 in the woods also?
I have liked it everywhere so far and that includes woods
i keep on coming back to this vid to watch today.......someone cut the fallen trees across the trail, i wanted to see it go over them.......lol
I will go over smaller logs but not those bigger ones!
Name your favorite oil pls,nice gloves
I run whatever the manufacturer recommends. For KTM's that is Motorex products.
nice
I have be thinking about my new ride for 2025 and really cannot decide lol 😂 so much to choose from - I've been riding euro bikes for about 20 years now not sure ready to go Japan offers but tempted - I am 55 and vet b mx class and mainly riding mx - the Kawasaki and Hondas are very tempting - it's awesome we have so many to choose from and you test them ❤ thank you
So many good bikes available today! I've not ridden the 24 KX450 yet but sure are some nice deals on that bike now. The 25 CRF450R is easily the best one Honda has put out in a while - well sorted and fun to ride. I will be doing some back to back rides soon with my 25 CRF450R and 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition.