Honda expands CRF range for 2019
Honda Motor Europe today announced its 2019 off-road line-up. Upgrades are available for all models and the CRF250RX and CRF450L add two brand new versions to the CRF family.
The flagship of Honda's dirt bikes, the CRF450R moto-crosser – and its cross-country brother the CRF450RX – both benefit from more top-end power and torque. For the CRF250R, a year after its complete model change, performance improvements focus on bottom-end torque for even better exit from slower corners. Two brand new 2019 models add even more depth to the CRF family: the cross country-specific CRF250RX and dual-purpose, fully street-legal CRF450L.
CRF450L **NEW MODEL**
With the CRF450R motocrosser as its base, Honda's new dual-purpose motorcycle features a sturdy, lightweight chassis built to find all the grip available. a motor that delivers powerful, usable power from the bottom up. The CRF450L has an engine that guarantees usable power, even at the bottom. The starting point of this newcomer is maximum enjoyment for the off-road hobby rider, but the CRF450L is also completely street legal. Thanks to the side stand, larger fuel tank and full LED lighting, it is ready to hit the streets. Durable, high-quality parts and long maintenance intervals – with the first major service at 32.000 km – offer ease of use both while driving and as an owner.
CRF450R
The CRF450R, the weapon of Ken Roczen and Tim Gajser, gets a major performance update. In its 2019 guise, Honda's 450 dirt bike delivers 1,8 kW more power and 2 Nm more torque. Thanks to a revised cylinder head, intake and exhaust, it also offers more powerful power delivery across the entire rev range. Still on the roll call: 3-level HRC Launch Control and durability upgrades. The chassis gets revised suspension settings, a redesigned front brake caliper and several weight-saving updates deliver a 0,9kg weight gain. The 2019 CFR450R comes standard with a Renthal Fat Bar handlebar that can be adjusted to four positions.
CRF450RX
Just like the CRF450R dirt bike, the cross country CRF450RX version gets a big boost in top power and torque. Here you will also find the 3-level HRC Launch Control. Although the chassis is still based on an 18-inch rear wheel and an 8,5 liter fuel tank, the rigidity balance has been completely revised. New suspension settings, a Renthal Fat Bar steering wheel with four adjustments and new black rims complete the picture.
CRF250R
A year after the major model change, the CRF250R can count on improved performance and aesthetic updates. The low-end and mid-range torque gets a significant boost thanks to the 2mm smaller throttle body and revised cam, intake and exhaust profiles. Like the 450s, the CRF250R also comes equipped with 3-level HRC Launch Control in addition to the choice of 3 mappings. A new twin-piston brake caliper, an adjustable Renthal Fatbar and black rims complete the updates for the quarter-liter.
CRF250RX **NEW MODEL**
The new CRF250RX is on a mission to add another dimension to Honda's off-road offering. With the CRF450RX as a counterpart, it is based on the CRF250R. An 18-inch wheel, 8,5-liter fuel tank and softer suspension specific to Cross-Country provide the “X” sauce here. The 2019 updates to Honda's MX models are also present with an enormous amount of torque at the bottom, 3-level HRC Launch Control, a new front brake caliper, Renthal Fatbars and black rims.
With these five machines, Honda underlines its commitment to continuously evolving the CRF range. This way, Big Red has an off-road-oriented machine for every enthusiast.
Photos: honda
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