2021 Honda CRF450R | First Impressions

[@willesposito9165]

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.

[@Tennebbee]

My favorite sweater has a Honda wing

[@pezmagma6000]

True

[@kalebolsen8993]

Honda needs to bring back the two strokes

[@ronaldtravis970]

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]

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

[@ronaldtravis970]

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

[@ridered7262]

@@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]

@@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 ?

[@georgecarmel6114]

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.

[@ridered7262]

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

[@RideDirtBikes]

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

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

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]

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

[@willesposito9165]

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

[@richreynolds3647]

Great review, thanks Chase!

[@rmatvmc]

My pleasure!

[@raymondsiewert2720]

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 !

[@uhLionn]

Utah!

[@Tommymurraydrums]

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]

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

[@alexgear9372]

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

[@robertwilson7145]

You can always get a Husqvarna or KTM

[@fourwheeleranddirtbikecont2865]

@@robertwilson7145 no they both suck cr80 cr125 cr60 cr250

[@robertwilson7145]

Ktm390 2 stroke bud

[@brockpeck7073]

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

[@rmatvmc]

You and me both!

[@karavidler2521]

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

[@dc_5sauce]

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

[@rmatvmc]

Can't wait!

[@oldg7847]

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

[@LifeWideOpen780]

Nice honest review

[@Spencer758]

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!

[@jordanspeth48]

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

[@rmatvmc]

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

[@rodrigomillan8483]

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

[@logiescrappychannel8646]

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

[@NickW90]

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]

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

[@moosatoor4926]

LOVE THE BIKE

[@anthonymoreno57]

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

[@theviking4525]

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

[@citabria4804]

They need to bring back the 400EX and 450R

[@mosteller1953]

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

[@50fiddymx]

I get mine tomorrow.

[@rmatvmc]

Nice!

[@50fiddymx]

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

[@rmatvmc]

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

[@rmatvmc]

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

[@vintagetrikesandquads4012]

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

[@oldg7847]

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

[@rmatvmc]

I appreciate that!

[@lemoinexavier]

Honest review

[@andreagigliotti7486]

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]

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]

@@rmatvmc thanks for your answer.

[@adamhovatter6047]

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

[@BLYFACTOR]

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.

[@rockyeasterline348]

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

[@KJ-ym1qg]

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

[@aaronvanrensburgcom]

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

[@rmatvmc]

most likely - Chase

[@jeremycubs8331]

Dumb question, what top speed can this bike do?

[@toddclaibourn2689]

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

[@nicki3305]

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

[@hondaalldayh.a.d8877]

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

[@SSYoung125]

Very interesting sound

[@dennismillus4581]

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.

[@mario2169]

When the works arrive this u know ?

[@rinaldsabols6921]

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

[@deanatison6122]

you should buy an ATC 250R

[@Aaronmuskoka]

good luck finding a nice one.

[@deanatison6122]

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

[@Aaronmuskoka]

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

[@Aaronmuskoka]

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

[@deanatison6122]

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

[@aimhxpnotic8634]

Definitely buying one instead of a banshee😂

[@bobleeswagger7854]

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

[@gsnyder1550]

But is it better then the Yamaha?

[@rmatvmc]

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

[@SSYoung125]

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]

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

[@Swaguley]

Where is this track??

[@madsnag97]

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. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤫

[@d4ljosh859]

21 Yz 450 or this bike ?

[@rmatvmc]

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]

@@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]

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

[@d4ljosh859]

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

[@rmatvmc]

@@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.

[@50fiddymx]

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

[@rmatvmc]

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

[@ShaneBost]

Both of ours have a plug

[@fourwheeleranddirtbikecont2865]

@@rmatvmc tell Honda to make 2 strokes again

[@stoney537]

@@rmatvmc Honda part #90875-733-003

[@ramonnavarrolage8810]

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 😬

[@nickj6275]

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]

Do it!!!! - Chase

[@dougchilton6611]

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]

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

[@rmatvmc]

@@dougchilton6611 sorry not sorry 😐 - chase

[@rmatvmc]

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

[@Factory132z]

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

[@rmatvmc]

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

[@codprocamp4690]

Single exhaust just looks bad though

[@alviandrapiero2464]

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

[@codprocamp4690]

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

[@bradpowell843]

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

[@harrietrichardson1845]

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

[@rmatvmc]

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

[@aryanbashyry6852]

2 strokes are better than 4 strokes

[@mritalianhillbilly]

4 strokes suck!

[@big_boy5727]

The 2020 is better than the 2021

[@rmatvmc]

Negative - Chase

[@adammorgan1198]

Nothing in 2020 is better than anything🙄😂🤣

[@rmatvmc]

@@adammorgan1198 #truth

[@big_boy5727]

@@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]

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

[@tylerpetit33]

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

[@jaydavis0927]

Kick start is better 2013 CRF450

[@FoxBodyDale]

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

[@jbfriends7469]

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

[@big_boy5727]

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

[@nickj6275]

@@big_boy5727 what are the benefits of duals?

[@big_boy5727]

@@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

[@mritalianhillbilly]

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

[@darylgarnica5703]

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

[@moosatoor4926]

FIRST

[@thebundybear5557]

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

[@tammydoleshal1692]

No that thing is sexy

[@freaky_vro]

I want it