2008 HONDA CRF450R, HOURS ROUGHLY 2 ON REBUILD BIKE RUNS GREAT

The experts are pretty much unanimous in hailing the CRF450R as the best MXer in its class. Holding that advantage, however, demands constant improvement, and the 2008 CRF450R is sharper than ever, with all-new works-style brake rotors, retooled frame geometry, and the revolutionary new Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD). The gauntlet has been thrown. Again.

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• Engine Type: 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Unicam four-stroke
• Bore and Stroke: 96.0mm x 62.1mm
• Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
• Induction: 41.0mm Keihin® flat-slide
• Ignition: CD

• Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
• Final Drive: #520 chain; 13T/48T

• Front Suspension: 47.0mm inverted Showa® cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4-inch travel
• Rear Suspension: Pro-Link® Showa single-shock with spring preload, 13-position [low-speed] and 3.5-turn [high-speed] compression damping and 17-position rebound damping adjustability; 12.5-inch travel
• Front Brakes: Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: Single-disc
• Front Tire: 80/100-21
• Rear Tire: 100/90-19

• Rake: 26.76 degrees
• Trail: 111.4 mm (4.3 inches)
• Wheelbase: 58.6 inches
• Seat Height: 37.6 inches
• Ground Clearance: 13.4 inches
• Curb Weight: 238 lbs (Includes all standard