2021 Honda CRF450R | First Impressions

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    As soon as we got our hands on a new 2021 Honda CRF450R, we headed out to the track to spin some laps and see how Honda did after making major updates to the bike. For 2021, Honda completely redesigned the CRF450R with a lighter, more narrow frame, reworked engine, and new hydraulic clutch system to name a few. With all these new updated, we were eager to get out on the track and see how these changes translated to the real-world riding experience. In this video, Chase gives his first impressions of the 2021 CRF450R after getting in some seat time on Honda's newly redesigned motocross machine.
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  • @willesposito9165
    @willesposito9165 Před 3 lety +42

    Honda has one of the coolest graphics ever and they don't use it on the bikes enough. Bring back the big bold Honda wing.

  • @kalebolsen8993
    @kalebolsen8993 Před 3 lety +45

    Honda needs to bring back the two strokes

    • @ronaldtravis970
      @ronaldtravis970 Před 3 lety +3

      They need to not be $9000 cuz for $9000 all brands should be awesome. So to hear how good any bike is pisses me off . Thanks for making new bikes so expensive Honda way to go ! Rich mans sport now !

    • @ridered7262
      @ridered7262 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ronaldtravis970 That's why I still race my 07 and still do just fine.

    • @ronaldtravis970
      @ronaldtravis970 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ridered7262 technology and my speed met in 1987 ,LoL

    • @ridered7262
      @ridered7262 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ronaldtravis970 Lol, I'm 44 and just go run the senior 40+ B class it's just for fun and I'm not out setting any speed records. I totally understand where you are coming from. 👍

    • @ronaldtravis970
      @ronaldtravis970 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ridered7262 somewhere I became my Dad , telling these modern young guys , ( Back in my day ..!!!! ) we rode 2 strokes to school in the snow up hill !!! I had a generational meltdown LoL when the kid called me a broke boy LoL 😂 but I think over it ?

  • @ridered7262
    @ridered7262 Před 3 lety +5

    Every year is the best year ever.......Gets old hearing that. Still race my 07 and am competitive and place in races.

  • @RideDirtBikes
    @RideDirtBikes Před 3 lety +4

    The way you are describing this, it sounds like Honda is bringing it back to its old ways. That is really exciting to hear!

  • @georgecarmel6114
    @georgecarmel6114 Před 3 lety +5

    Honda definitely nailed the air box design!!! Can make a lot of HP with all that much volume. Plus, don't have to worry about dropping dirt down the boot anymore.

  • @willesposito9165
    @willesposito9165 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the honest info on the bike. Missing Fantasy SX with Chase and Christian. Can't wait for 2021 SX.

  • @richreynolds3647
    @richreynolds3647 Před 3 lety +2

    Great review, thanks Chase!

  • @logiescrappychannel8646

    Nice video I want to see the new Crf in person👍

  • @karavidler2521
    @karavidler2521 Před 3 lety +2

    im still happy with my 2021 kx450, hopefully get bike of the year again!!! Steve from Australia

  • @LifeWideOpen780
    @LifeWideOpen780 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice honest review

  • @oldg7847
    @oldg7847 Před 3 lety +2

    What a beautiful track as well... DAAAYUM! Jealous in Michigan..

  • @jordanspeth48
    @jordanspeth48 Před 3 lety

    Dang! Those are some nice whips you're throwin' Chase!

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I'm still working on them. - Chase

  • @dc_5sauce
    @dc_5sauce Před 3 lety

    Chase is the best at bike reviews! I will be ready for fantasy sx this year!

  • @lemoinexavier
    @lemoinexavier Před 3 lety +2

    Honest review

  • @moosatoor4926
    @moosatoor4926 Před 3 lety +1

    LOVE THE BIKE

  • @oldg7847
    @oldg7847 Před 3 lety +1

    Really appreciate the way ya go about providing your insight 👌.. Thnx for this content.. ✌ Old G

  • @raymondsiewert2720
    @raymondsiewert2720 Před 3 lety +3

    Those tracks are so good ! Are they in Colorado ? Man that one with the huge lake in the background and the dirt and jumps are so good !

  • @brockpeck7073
    @brockpeck7073 Před 3 lety +2

    The all red looks sick! One of top favorite looking bikes this year. I'm stuck riding my 18 crf450r though haha

  • @Spencer758
    @Spencer758 Před 3 lety

    I'm glad that I'm not the only one where who is completed fascinated by the track at the mouth of the canyon - yes, the bike is awesome, and Chase makes amazing videos, and RMMC is the greatest ever, blah, blah, blah... I still want to know whose car I need to wash or shoes I need to shine in order to get a couple laps on that track/course!

  • @KosmicHRTRacingTeam
    @KosmicHRTRacingTeam Před 3 lety +8

    Guess I never should hop on a bike with hydro clutch because I have never considered the cables on the CRFs as “too stiff”. I guess it’s just what you are use to. To me they feel “normal”.

    • @codyvongruenigen220
      @codyvongruenigen220 Před 3 lety

      I've never considered the cables "too stiff" either but its hard to beat the feel of a hydro. Definitely recommend checking one out!

  • @SSYoung125
    @SSYoung125 Před 3 lety

    Very interesting sound

  • @anthonymoreno57
    @anthonymoreno57 Před 3 lety +2

    Any plans on doing a first ride impression for the 21 CRF450RX?

  • @Tommymurraydrums
    @Tommymurraydrums Před 3 lety +2

    Chase, that was a great review 👍 thank you. Need your knowledge on this. I'm coming back to the sport after 15 yrs. I'm an low intermediate rider. Fit 185lbs 6'3". 2021 YZ250F or this 2021 CRF450R ? I've always been a Honda guy so I'm torn. The CRF250 is just too weak for my size. But also don't want to be scared to ride (450). Would I be able to enjoy this bike getting back into it OR is it too much?

    • @WhiteCalf136
      @WhiteCalf136 Před 2 lety

      I just got 2022 Honda crf450r I took a 7 year break from the sport I’ve raced my whole life as well as done freestyle moto I had the same concerns as you but with the different engine mapping’s and the torque control you can really tailor it to your liking but it’s all in how comfortable you feel on the bike and what you intend to use it for that’s why a lot of guys like the Ktm 350’s it’s like a comfortable balance between a 250f and a 450 I’m not gonna lie there’s a huge power difference between a 250f and a 450 but if your an experienced rider I think you’ll be fine on a 450 as a rider you know your limits just be careful

  • @adamhovatter6047
    @adamhovatter6047 Před 3 lety

    I received my new Honda 450 in October, it has a plug where the cable clutch is located.

  • @alexgear9372
    @alexgear9372 Před 3 lety +14

    If they made 2 strokes again the world would be at peace

  • @KJ-ym1qg
    @KJ-ym1qg Před 3 lety

    Sold my 19 kawi 450. Probably gonna get a 2022 crf 450 next year.

  • @vintagetrikesandquads4012

    What tracks are you riding at? I've got family in Utah and may take my CRF next time I visit.

  • @rodrigomillan8483
    @rodrigomillan8483 Před 3 lety

    My Suzuki I did oil changes on them , and ride them, DVX400 , KX250. Oil changes and fill up the gas.

  • @rinaldsabols6921
    @rinaldsabols6921 Před 3 lety

    I like all CRF450 starting 2017!✊💨Just feel like at home.😉

  • @mosteller1953
    @mosteller1953 Před 3 lety +1

    Maybe an idle a little higher could fix the bog? Thanks.

  • @BLYFACTOR
    @BLYFACTOR Před 3 lety

    I'm just a avg rider who doesn't really pay attention the nitty gritty fork calibration and shock stuff, just go out there and have fun.
    plus if you have the $$$ to buy brand new, you must making the big bucks.

  • @bobleeswagger7854
    @bobleeswagger7854 Před 3 lety

    waiting thill these really start hittin dealer ships then im buyin a 2020 or 2019

  • @NickW90
    @NickW90 Před 3 lety +10

    Can’t believe you were the only one that mentioned that hole for a cable clutch. That’s really dumb for not having a plug on that

    • @ShaneBost
      @ShaneBost Před 3 lety +1

      I just picked my 21 up and there is a rubber plug

  • @freaky_vro
    @freaky_vro Před 3 lety

    I want it

  • @mario2169
    @mario2169 Před 3 lety

    When the works arrive this u know ?

  • @ramonnavarrolage8810
    @ramonnavarrolage8810 Před 3 lety

    We all know that Honda’s change every 4 years.
    Anybody knows how often they swap between single and double exhaust?😜
    For me the coolest CRF so far 👌only the hole in the crankcase seems they have reused the old molds 😬

  • @toddclaibourn2689
    @toddclaibourn2689 Před 3 lety +1

    The new 450 looks better now stronger looking just needs a two stroke motor in it

  • @50fiddymx
    @50fiddymx Před 3 lety +2

    I get mine tomorrow.

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety

      Nice!

    • @50fiddymx
      @50fiddymx Před 3 lety

      @@rmatvmc they come with the plug for the hole and I had mine ecu flashed to get rid of some of the bog

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +1

      @@50fiddymx Right on. Who flashed the ECU for you?

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety

      We sell the Honda tuner that does it for you and got the map from Honda

  • @rockyeasterline348
    @rockyeasterline348 Před 3 lety

    Couldn't understand what you were saying when you take off were you saying it was bonding or was it bogging what you don't like I couldn't understand

  • @dennismillus4581
    @dennismillus4581 Před 3 lety

    In my opinion the clutch actuator hole is a deal breaker. Not only will it fill up with water it will also fill up with Dirt and sand. I think that would be of great concern. Plus, you pay $10,000 for a bike.

  • @SSYoung125
    @SSYoung125 Před 3 lety

    More manageable power sounds like Honda Tuned this year more for the 450rx and not so much for the 450r?
    Sounds good for me

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety

      It's definitely more mellow and a better delivery. - Chase

  • @andreagigliotti7486
    @andreagigliotti7486 Před 3 lety

    thanks for your review. I have a question. if you had to buy a motorcycle with your money .. would you buy honda or kawasaki? last question i ride a kawasaki 250 2017 which bike would you recommend to make the displacement switch between honda kawasaki and husqvarna?
    Big thanks from italy

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +2

      Man, that is a tough question! Here's the deal. If I had to buy one and I HAD to leave it totally stock (no suspension work, mapping etc.) I would get the Kawi. But I like the ergonomics and cornering of the Honda more. The Honda would be my choice but the stock suspension settings aren't as good and the mapping does need a little work. If you can get those two things dialed in, the Honda is an amazing bike. - Chase

    • @andreagigliotti7486
      @andreagigliotti7486 Před 3 lety

      @@rmatvmc thanks for your answer.

  • @aaronvanrensburgcom
    @aaronvanrensburgcom Před 3 lety

    Will the 2022 crf250r look like this and have the same upgrades?
    The 2020 & 2021 crf250r are identical unchanged

  • @jeremycubs8331
    @jeremycubs8331 Před 3 lety

    Dumb question, what top speed can this bike do?

  • @theviking4525
    @theviking4525 Před 3 lety +8

    Where’s the new TRX 450R ??? #savesportquads

    • @citabria4804
      @citabria4804 Před 3 lety +1

      They need to bring back the 400EX and 450R

  • @nicki3305
    @nicki3305 Před 3 lety +1

    Is a crf150f good for a 5'5 beginner? I'm 14 years old

    • @hondaalldayh.a.d8877
      @hondaalldayh.a.d8877 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes, great bike to learn manual clutch and big enough for desert riding

  • @nickj6275
    @nickj6275 Před 3 lety +11

    You know what Rocky Mountain all you do is cost me nothing but money from your sweet inventory to now this guess where I’m at!?! The Honda dealer

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +7

      Do it!!!! - Chase

    • @dougchilton6611
      @dougchilton6611 Před 3 lety +2

      They don't seem apologetic about it either. I have a garage full of things I don't need that Chase makes awesome videos about.

    • @nickj6275
      @nickj6275 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rmatvmc be here middle of December bank account didn’t like it but man will I 😍😂

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +1

      @@dougchilton6611 sorry not sorry 😐 - chase

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety

      @@dougchilton6611 that’s awesome! We just fixed the mapping on Friday and I rode this weekend and it was better. No more bog - chase

  • @aimhxpnotic8634
    @aimhxpnotic8634 Před 3 lety +3

    Definitely buying one instead of a banshee😂

  • @Swaguley
    @Swaguley Před 3 lety

    Where is this track??

    • @madsnag97
      @madsnag97 Před 3 lety +2

      It’s in Mona Ut. not Eagle Mtn. And yes it’s pretty bad ass. The million dollar question is what strings do I have to pull to ride the other track. I know it’s a private track because of its location but who owns it and when can I come try it out. I need to ride it it’s only five minutes from my house. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤫

  • @gsnyder1550
    @gsnyder1550 Před 3 lety +2

    But is it better then the Yamaha?

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +7

      I like the cornering, ergonomics, clutch more on the Honda. The Yamaha's frame does absorb more and because of the bog on the Honda, in stock form, the Yamaha is better. I always have my suspension re-valved so I don't get too worried about that. But in stock trim the Yamaha is better. - Chase

  • @50fiddymx
    @50fiddymx Před 3 lety +6

    Mine came with a plug for that hole just letting ppl know

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +1

      Did it!? That's odd. I know a couple other riders that didn't have one. - Chase

    • @ShaneBost
      @ShaneBost Před 3 lety +1

      Both of ours have a plug

    • @fourwheeleranddirtbikecont2865
      @fourwheeleranddirtbikecont2865 Před 3 lety +2

      @@rmatvmc tell Honda to make 2 strokes again

    • @stoney537
      @stoney537 Před 3 lety

      @@rmatvmc Honda part #90875-733-003

  • @deanatison6122
    @deanatison6122 Před 3 lety +3

    you should buy an ATC 250R

    • @Aaronmuskoka
      @Aaronmuskoka Před 3 lety +1

      good luck finding a nice one.

    • @deanatison6122
      @deanatison6122 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Aaronmuskoka Yeah or one that is the year 85-86 that is liquid cooled.

    • @Aaronmuskoka
      @Aaronmuskoka Před 3 lety +1

      @@deanatison6122 85 trx 250r. cr 250 motor liquid!! yeah for sure

    • @Aaronmuskoka
      @Aaronmuskoka Před 3 lety +1

      1986 atc 250r. 2 stroke. liquid. i thought it was a trz 250.. been wrong all these years. . danger dan.. sick ride

    • @deanatison6122
      @deanatison6122 Před 3 lety

      @@Aaronmuskoka Or what else would be cool to build/restore is a trx250r quad.

  • @Factory132z
    @Factory132z Před 3 lety +1

    so frustrating to pay 10k for a bike and it has a mapping issue.

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety

      Yeah, it is a bummer. There are ways to fix it, though. - Chase

  • @aryanbashyry6852
    @aryanbashyry6852 Před 3 lety +2

    2 strokes are better than 4 strokes

  • @d4ljosh859
    @d4ljosh859 Před 3 lety

    21 Yz 450 or this bike ?

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety

      This bike. The YZ is better completely stock but when I get the suspension done and now that I've got the bog fixed, this bike will be amazing. - Chase

    • @d4ljosh859
      @d4ljosh859 Před 3 lety

      @@rmatvmc thanks bro for replying that red hit so different I mostly street ride sum ppl I been talking to saying Kawasaki had a great bike this year to

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety

      @@d4ljosh859 They're right. Kawi has an amazing bike. I was on a Kawi the last couple years and loved it. - Chase

    • @d4ljosh859
      @d4ljosh859 Před 3 lety

      @@rmatvmc yeah so it’s been a hard decision would I still go Yamaha

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +1

      @@d4ljosh859 Honestly, I think the Kawi is the best bike completely stock. There is nothing bad about that bike to be honest. It does everything well. I would get a Kawi over a Yamaha no question.

  • @harrietrichardson1845
    @harrietrichardson1845 Před 3 lety +1

    i want to see a ktm last as long as a honda

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +1

      And I want to see a Unicorn but we both know that will never happen ;) - Chase

  • @codprocamp4690
    @codprocamp4690 Před 3 lety +1

    Single exhaust just looks bad though

    • @alviandrapiero2464
      @alviandrapiero2464 Před 3 lety

      most bikes only have 1 exhaust. So most bikes looks bad??

    • @codprocamp4690
      @codprocamp4690 Před 3 lety +2

      @@alviandrapiero2464 I bought a 2020 CRF early back in 2019 so I'm just hating abit on the new bike

    • @bradpowell843
      @bradpowell843 Před 3 lety +2

      Twins do look better but they gotta shave weight somewhere.
      KTM is still way lighter.

  • @big_boy5727
    @big_boy5727 Před 3 lety

    The 2020 is better than the 2021

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +1

      Negative - Chase

    • @adammorgan1198
      @adammorgan1198 Před 3 lety +1

      Nothing in 2020 is better than anything🙄😂🤣

    • @rmatvmc
      @rmatvmc  Před 3 lety +3

      @@adammorgan1198 #truth

    • @big_boy5727
      @big_boy5727 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rmatvmc WELL at least you were not rude about it like some people in this world but i mean that's just my opinion and i respect your opinion 2 but the 2020 feels a little off to me idk if its cause i'm not used to it yet or what the main thing i don't like is the duallys gone p.s chase i love your mx riding gear breakdowns/comparison videos over all i like the 2021 thats the only reason if i was going to ride bike that looks good i would pick the 2020 crf450r but performance wise 2021 all day the mapping system is a little confusing sometimes to

  • @MitchConner509
    @MitchConner509 Před 3 lety

    If I call it a red KTM everyone will think I'm cool.

  • @jaydavis0927
    @jaydavis0927 Před 3 lety

    Kick start is better
    2013 CRF450

  • @tylerpetit33
    @tylerpetit33 Před 3 lety

    Naw, the 2008 was the best year ever. Last year of carburetor. Yea, it’s heavier, but hooked up better than any bike I ever owned... I have had 5 different 450r’s. If your not pro, stop spending $14k on these new bikes. Pointless! Hydraulic clutch is cool, but like 12 years too late HONDA. Come on LOL

  • @jbfriends7469
    @jbfriends7469 Před 3 lety

    I'm not gonna lie I dont like the plastic design

    • @big_boy5727
      @big_boy5727 Před 3 lety

      i dont like it period getting rid of duallys shit i went to Husky

    • @nickj6275
      @nickj6275 Před 3 lety

      @@big_boy5727 what are the benefits of duals?

    • @big_boy5727
      @big_boy5727 Před 3 lety +2

      @@nickj6275 a little more pep to it but most part the look i've always liked having duals on my bike
      but the 2021 has way more pep and is a little lighter 2

  • @dale5303
    @dale5303 Před 3 lety +2

    First impression..its not a cr250. Ill be back when honda makes theyre greatest bike again.

  • @mritalianhillbilly
    @mritalianhillbilly Před 3 lety +1

    First impression, it’s not a 2 stroke, sell it for parts.

  • @moosatoor4926
    @moosatoor4926 Před 3 lety +1

    FIRST

  • @darylgarnica5703
    @darylgarnica5703 Před 3 lety

    2020 is looks way better than this one.. and double exhaust as well.. this 2021 looks ugly

  • @thebundybear5557
    @thebundybear5557 Před 3 lety

    Needs a full decal/wrap cause its ugly ASF!!!
    I'd even give the seat to the rats....