2025 Honda CRF450R at Ironman Raceway

[@cwtoyota]

Ironman has some big hucks dude!

[@yamac488]

God, that jump after the big downhill table looks like such a booter

[@CasMoto]

Was a full-floater on this particular practice day! Haven't hit a jump right out of a turn, third-gear hard for quite some time. Intimidating, but FUN

[@troyhubbard50]

I know the track wasn't rough but, in all honesty how was it? A lot us Honda die hards have moved on to other brands because the chassis was too freaking stiff, especially on dry hard-pack baked Socal tracks. Is this the Honda that lures us back in? Or is it a bit too early to tell?

[@CasMoto]

Early to tell 100%, but I'm really digging these new 25' CRF's: Easily the best bike they've had in years. Will keep you updated as we prepare for ShootOut season and put more time on it!

[@moto67e]

Hard to tell the difference between this track and Glen Helen. They look identical. 🤣

[@CasMoto]

Both pretty gnarly, but for varying reasons! Haha

[@cuddleman]

are new 450 engine too much for 1 or2 weeks ride vet?

[@CasMoto]

Not too much, but all 450 MXers are performance based machines! Honda is one of the friendliest 450's, as they preprogram a smooth map (2) and have traction control options that really tame the power. Stock gearing is 13/49, where a 48T rear sprocket or complete 14/52 gearing/chain update helps mellow it out as well 👍

[@Graz23]

@@CasMotook thank i always ride ktm because still frame in my mind is better for vet I think I will buy 25 sx300 a lot vet love it

[@Graz23]

for a vet rider better this or ktm

[@CasMoto]

Personally, I'm a Honda guy. Both 25' CRF platforms really have me impressed. Easier to ride and slightly slower than an Austrian 450, but no air forks to tinker with, better OE parts pricing and availability, as well as RWE packages to consider as well. Good question

[@Graz23]

@@CasMoto do you think WE will be faster and less smoother engine

[@CasMoto]

@@Graz23 Probably just as smooth, but I very much like Yoshimura exhausts and am sure it will help overall output...Can't wait to ride one!