Reviews CRF450RL From us, the MotoRival team is back for your friends to read again. After the last time, we have reviewed it when the new launch with a raid test based on the real usage of the car, but today we would like to put it back to the test again in the form of Active in the city How will it do well?

First of all, the CRF450RL is a dual-post bike. Only one model in the country now The specification is closest to the race in the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) because it is a car that has been built on the basis of the race. Honda CRF450R Really or if your friends can’t see the picture It is like a concept of creation. Honda RC213V-S From the basis of the racer Honda RC213V The difference is that it is not a limited number of cars. Anyone can buy it.

So if viewed by the surface We will find that the car of this model. There are very few fairing lines that differ from CRF300L. This is because its lines have been passed down to the younger generation, almost lifting the set.

However, for the 4 LED projector headlights, the CRF450RL’s light socket is black, covered with a layer of black lens. Unlike younger models that use silver or chrome light sockets. And cover only with colored lenses While the turn signal is still a popular LED lamp

As for the taillight set, of course, it must be LED, but the lamp is similar in shape to that of the Honda Grom 125 and will be mounted on a set of aluminum legs that can be easily removed to design a lift to accommodate the use. Full-scale raids

At the same time, it comes with a full range of accessories. Both hand cards

Handlebar with shockproof sponge The same specification as the Renthal Made in UK racer, with a lightweight aluminum mane, affixed to the “HRC” logo, indicating the race’s pedigree!

The handlebar switch kit comes as needed in terms of both buttons and sizes, that is, the engine start switch and the Off-Run switch, which can be seen that Honda has added a protective cover. finger Or the tree branch accidentally presses off the engine as well

The button on the switch on the left will have a combination of high / low beam switches + flashing lights, horn, and turn signals.

Digital gauge The compact size is displayed as needed, including speed, total distance, trip distance (A / B), total fuel consumption (A / B), fuel consumption, and time.

ABS plastic lower chest

Complete with plastic guards covering the engine cranks, as the original cranks are made from the same lightweight magnesium material used in the CRF450R racer.

Front brake disc cover

And rear disc brake card

Chain guard – rear sprocket

Footrest, foldable spines And the gear lever and brake pedal are also foldable to prevent warping when falling as well.

Extra long aluminum side stand But it is strong enough to support the rider’s weight, including the main set of 100 kilograms when using the footrest method to straddle the seat to ride comfortably.

The titanium fuel tank is lightweight, capacity 7.6 liters and the tank cap has a valve to prevent oil from flowing out if the car falls.

Dual radiator Set aside the left-right side. With electric fan for better heat dissipation

Relatively large stainless steel exhaust pipe But was designed to filter the exhaust exhausts as well And focus on reducing noise to pass the pollution standards set by the government

The frame of the CRF450RL, of course, it will be an aluminum frame. The same format used in the CRF450R racer is virtually identical in material, height, length, and maneuverability (28.30 degrees with 122 mm trail length). Slightly wider Because the gearbox of the built-in RL engine is wider than the built-in engine gearbox R because it is adjusted from 5 gears to 6 levels.

In addition, if you look at the mane frame set, you will find a sticker indicating that This is a whole car made and imported from Japan.

The seat is sleek and long in motocross style. Making it possible to move forward or backward in the rhythm of the ride

The swingarm kit is shaped and molded in the same material as the CRF450R racer as well as the frame kit. But the inside of it is filled with a fluid, urethane, to help reduce the vibration from the road surface. Including reducing the sound of the tread

The wheelset is spoked with fine wire spokes, DID’s DirtStars models are fitted with tires sized 80 / 100-21 M / C 51P at the front and 120 / 80-18 M / C 62P at the rear. It will be an On / Off Road spiked tire, the same model as CRF300L / CRF300 Rally.

Vehicle body dimension
Dimensions Width x Length x Height: 845 x 2,280 x 1,260 mm.
Wheelbase: 1,500 mm.
Ground clearance: 315 mm
Seat height: 944 mm
Caster angle / trail distance: 28.30 ° / 122 mm.
Net weight: 131kg

sideSitting position The seat is 944 millimeters higher than the CRF300 Rally, but the thinness of the frame and cushion means that the rider has to spread a lot of legs in a standing position. However, for riders who are less than 170 centimeters tall, if they have to stand on two legs, they must use their toes to touch the ground. Can’t touch the ground with his paws at all. If you do not tilt the car, then use one leg to touch the ground. But at least the light weight of only 131 kg, so you don’t have to worry about falling and sticking too much.

As for the ability to traverse Even though the hands are wide and have additional hand guards But its height can easily cross the side mirror of the sedan. There may be a slight need to move away from the side mirrors of the pickup truck. While the dimensions of the car on the side are completely lost Because the car is quite sleek in the style of the Dual-Per Post Bike already. Therefore, in the matter of ditching the narrow traffic lanes, I must say that I am worried. Except for the height of the mattress that we have mentioned earlier And with a relatively narrow cushion Thus, while it has the advantage of being sleek Easy to get out of the action But if you ride for a long time, you will experience pain when riding for a long time as well.

partStrengthOf course, it is a single cylinder 449cc, water-cooled, single-cylinder engine. Uses Unicam valve opening / closing mechanism for reduced weight and reduced inertia during low cycle. In which all of that saidThe engine was lifted almost from the race CRF450R. Except for the compression being adjusted down from 13.5: 1 to 12.0: 1, the piston changed from 1 ring to 3 ring for durability, increase the size of the crankshaft to increase the smooth chasing of the engine. And increase torque in the low cycle by 13% compared to the engine of the CRF450R, but the rider will still have to change the oil. And clean the air filter every 1,000 kilometers anyway For a long engine life (Which the amount of engine oil that has to be taken each time is not much, just 1.1-1.4 liters at a time)

Of all the improvements that have been chased The maximum torque of the CRF450RL engine can be achieved at 32 Nm, which, although it does not differ from How much CRF250L / CRF300L because its younger model can achieve maximum torque of about 26-27 Nm, but the maximum torque of the 450 back in the engine revs as low as 3,500 rpm. Which is considered much faster than its younger siblings Because of the maximum torque of the younger generation, before it comes, the engine must spin up to about 6,500 rpm.

And from the character of the engine that is quite cool in the beginning With a relatively light car weight Therefore, when using this car to use in the city We found it to be a lot of fun to drive. Especially with the engine in the hands of low revs. That can hit the accelerator in 1st gear and the front wheel can easily float without needing to rewind the clutch And the acceleration from a standstill 0-100 km / h It is fast to believe that no one will keep up with it. Before going to start stunned around 130 km / h. Because the end force of this engine is suppressed enough. And the speed at the end of it will be around 150 km / h. Which is considered more than enough for a motorcycle like this

However, with the tailpipe of the CRF450RL is designed to focus on pollution filtration. And quite a lot of noise reduction Therefore, it is quite restrained. And result in a moderate amount of heat accumulating in the neck of the pipe It has been riding for about 30 minutes or more. Moreover, although Honda says they have added the crankshaft weight to make the engine run smoother. But the vibrations of the racing engine style And a large single-cylinder engine Still have to be touched

Suspension systemProvided to the front, it is a pair of inverted forks with a large diameter of 49 mm, and the rear is a single gas shock. Working together with strong strength And an aluminum swing arm, as we have previously presented The front and rear shocks are all from Showa and can be adjusted in all configurations in the same way that the CRF450R racer has to offer.

By the set of shock absorbers in the CRF450RL that are quite hard and tight. To support the impact of riding through obstacles at high speed. Therefore, when using this car model to be used on the black road Its chokes may not be able to absorb the shocks from various road surfaces as smooth as a typical dual-per post bike. But on the other hand, it gives the bike a much more stable body thanks to the stiffness and viscosity of the front and rear shock that is somewhat more than the younger generation of motorcycles. Except for the spiky tread that might make you need to be a little careful in turning.

And with the collapse of the shock that is quite a lot Therefore, even at low speeds, it might not absorb that force well. But if you ride quickly, you have to encounter a wave, pipe cap or semis, you can open the gas pedal to ride through. Or you can just jump over Because the suspension of this car is designed to easily overcome even more difficult obstacles. Or if in the end your friends are still not satisfied with the performance Or the suspension personality of this car Can try to adjust the new set After all, it is a fork that uses the same mechanical system as the CRF450R racer, which can be adjusted at any setting.

Brake system Front: single 260 mm discs working with floating mount 2 piston calipers and rear single 240 mm brake working with 1 piston floating mount calipers

Even the upper and lower brake pumps that are attached to the CRF450RL are relatively small in order to focus on chasing light. And did not catch the kind that pressed the button immediately But it was exchanged for the experience of chasing the brakes quite subtly. Help the rider to be confident And understand the braking characteristics of it quickly And although the lower part of it has a lot of collapse But with the viscosity of the suspension system, it makes the car quite stable when braking heavy. Just stuck, it still doesn’t have an ABS system. Because anyway, it is a car that is mainly born to wade through. Therefore, for use on the black Therefore still have to be careful at this point

Summary of CRF450RL review It is a dual-post motorbike that, if you are not riding hard enough for this event, you may be on the tight side of the car’s character that waits. Will pull you forward As we have said “If the hand is not good Do not come tight with me. “But if you are a rider who feels that CRF300L / CRF250L That is not enough of your own skill and what it is. Based on a modified body of the CRF450R, this CRF450R racer features power, suspension, and options that are considered to be the gods of the dust. I assure you that it will be the one that will be most suitable for your skill at this time.

Not only thatPrice 339,000 baht That many people might say that it is expensive But if you are a true rider You must understand for sure that this is a price that is already considered extremely cost-effective. Because it is a car full of dust-level options. And there is no motorcycle like this, this coordinates, full options like this in any model of our house That an independent importer can sell it at the same price Or even if you can It is often not a vehicle that can be registered to run on public roads anyway.

If any friends are interested in the Honda CRF450RL, they can watch it for real. And ask for more information of other vehicles at Honda BigWing service centers nationwide from today onwards

Thank you AP Honda for honoring the MotoRival team to test the Honda CRF450RL this time.
Krit Limpichat Test Rider + Writer

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