Honda CRF450RX - Falling In Love | Seen Like Never Before!

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Granted this is only my second ride on the bike. It's the 2022 Honda CRF450RX. I don't know if it's just because I waited 6 years for buy a 450 and my skills are better, or if Honda has done something amazing, or if I'm just delusional... but I really, really like this bike. Sure, I haven't taken this for any "soft enduro" style riding, and I don't plan to. I plan on doing mostly what it's designed for.... ripping up in wide open spaces. For that type of riding, so far this bike is genius.
Much more to come. Hopefully soon I'll have the CRF250RX to compare this bike to. That will be incredible!
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[@NyphronRising]

Your channel is so professional. Amazing how tech today has enabled the average Joe to produce content that only a proper tv studio could do a decade or so ago.

[@captainamerica9353]

Paul , also imagine how tech today has enabled facial recognition, AI, spyware, crypto, and so forth. I fear the coming technology is not going to be considered "cool".

[@r12clark]

I picked up the 2022 CRF 450X back in August with the 6 speed gear box as I live in open desert riding and love it.

[@sethmurphy531]

I bought my 22 yz450fx back in October and it’s amazing. But I do agree that most people on a 450, don’t belong on them. It’s a bike that can easily get away from somebody that doesn’t have years of experience. I’ve been riding for almost 20 years, and my 450 try’s to get away from me after a long day. It’s like it wants to rip my arms off lol. They tend to be rockets out of corners, grab a hand full of throttle you better hang on lol. I personally think if you can max out a 250, your gunna have blast on a 450. I rode an old 04 yz250f for almost a decade, I loved it and still do. Its fun, easy to ride, and it’s been incredibly reliable. But I ride in the desert alot, and I always found myself in 5 gear looking for a 6th. I know I couldve geared it taller or I could have bought a wide ratio 250, but it still wouldn’t have the low end torque of a 450. I’ve riden a few different 450s over the years and always loved the low end grunt. Does anybody need that much power? No probably not. But it’s a ton fun. So glad you’ve come to the dark side lol

[@jessybonsant5181]

Living vicariously through you since we still have snow up to our windows.

[@T.D.111]

The real world Kyle....life beyond KTM. Now try a Rieju.

[@phild9813]

All the bikes these days are so good. Used to be such a craps shoot. You truly can’t go wrong with any of the major manufacturers any more. I know, Suzuki hasn’t done anything for a decade, but even their bikes are flat sick. We are so blessed.

[@id10tek]

Awesome edit! Looks like an actual Honda budget commercial. Getting better!!

[@2stepmoto87]

Kyle you need to try an M5B EVO on one of these “desert” bikes that you don’t take into the gnarly stuff. You won’t regret it they hook up so good!

[@dwankers]

Loveeeee that tire especially in the woods

[@outfitr9703]

Just put one on my 300 today. Went with the 140, can't wait to try it.

[@colbymclellan131]

Such a great tire

[@Cycle9568]

Best open desert tire on a 450. Lots of my friends use them when we ride in the RidgeCrest, CA. Area. I run the VE-33s on my 350

[@bradl45]

when you need a M5b, you NEED a M5b, lol

[@markjones3425]

YEAH Baby! I LOVE my '21 Honda 450. Its the most absolute perfect bike for me after almost 50 years of searching the ream arrives! Great terrain you have there too Fun!

[@sburton223]

Great Video. I know what your talking about we were riding in a place kinda like that just before Christmas and I hit a hole about 3 foot wide and 3 foot deep in third gear. Endoed the bike And I hit HARD. My 62 year old body is just now healing up lol

[@davidrankin7152]

As a person that has ridden both the 450 and 250 I think the 450 is amazing but a lot of power I own a 2022 250 Rx and the bike is quite impressive I haven’t ridden big bikes long but I jumped on that 250 and rode with people who have been on big bikes a lot longer than me and did stuff they didn’t attempt effortlessly and confidently the bike is quite amazing

[@mikehunt4686]

Been riding 450xc for years in everything from hard enduro to wide open stuff.... Set your suspension soft and gearing low and ride the torque in high gears and it will do everything effortlessly... And maybe the 30yrs experience helps to😉

[@bradl45]

450XC's, POWERFULL, but very ridable. I gone to look at 450xc bikes to buy used, I always say WOW, one day I'll find the right one at pre covid prices.

[@johnnydangerously9426]

Japan gave us great affordable bikes for many years . They stil make the best in my opinion 😎

[@bradl45]

Bike tech is advancing due to competition, better is always coming out :) I have a 01 xr650r, don't ride a lot, buy can't sell my Honda, lol.

[@algee8228]

Yeah that will be cool to see the back to back with the 250 and 450.

[@bogusfranz1503]

Deserts and dirt bikes is always a great time

[@chrisvozza6530]

Those 22 Hondas are very sweet looking. That suspension looks plush also

[@edwardsfamilyantics392]

You have opened up a lot more bikes now. WR 450, KX450X, and list goes on haha. Just more work for you!!!

[@MrBluesmeister]

About time you started realizing what a 450 is about. Heavier than the 300 zippers but for all around riding they get the job done! Thanks for sharing your views with us. Would love to ride with you one day without having to win one of the bikes.

[@hayhead92]

The drone footage and terrain was amazing!

[@ianveliz3965]

Can’t wait for a good review on the 250rx haven’t found any good ones yet. Hope u get the 250rx

[@rocnktm]

Beautiful area! Where is it? That bike sounds mean! Great video! Keep it up, thanks for what you do. 👍

[@TheMentch171]

I’m looking forward to your 250RX test. April 2020 I decided to get a new dirt bike to get back into off roading after many many years of street riding/track days. I bought a new leftover’17 CRF250X. I told myself I didn’t need a 450 because I ride mostly in the woods and single track. I love my 250X but an RX might be my next bike.

[@kimojon9665]

That new Honda seems like a very nice bike! Thanks for the impressions. My research on that bike is that it flames out at low speeds a lot.

[@halochief2314]

Sick place to ride that looks awesome! You’re right about the red in that desert landscape it looks damn good

[@elliottandrade9336]

I also ride a 450, I have a 2016 RM-Z and it's a tractor up any hills even barely off of idle. Big bore bikes are definitely a ton of fun

[@BSm2919]

My brother swears by 450's in just about every situation. He does ride a YZ 250 on summer trail riding, but even that tends to be 50/50. The power is nice, just not needed in my opinion most of the time.

[@davedonedis]

Test rode Fe350 and Fe501, went with 350’s cause they felt more playful. Buddy with a 501 is trying to find a 350 now as well. Best of both worlds.

[@th_js]

Your videos are relaxing and high quality.

[@markrenton5791]

So many cool places to drive in the states.

[@andyk4688]

I hope you so a Stark Varg review when you can get one. I got excited and ordered one. Im also interested in the Electric Motion Escape.

[@duanedumont9967]

Kyle, I ride a KX450XC here in the North East. Mostly trails and keeping it running in the mud was a trick with the hydraulic clutch. I did something that a lot of people will scoff at, I put a Rekluse on it. Made a huge difference in gnarly stuff. Riding since I was a kid but for some reason the clutch was tough in tight trails. I could have put up with the stalls but I appreciate the difference with Rekluse. Good video.

[@bradl45]

I had a buddy that loved riding sand on his yz450(nice sand bike), he struggled on trails, 1st gen FI yz needed some polish, he added a Rekluse and then he started to love trail riding :) He didn't have any stall issues after that!!!!!!!!!!!

[@apexdisease6030]

I have one of the first generation Rekluses and it is still amazing on my CRF450. I would like a newer clutch model though, I hear that they're a lot better

[@motoendurofun]

great footage, perfect quality - mainly from drone perspective👌

[@bradl45]

In Utah, a KTM 250 or 300 smoker really has the bases covered off road. 450's shine on a track, hill climbing Rock springs WY and Little Sahara Dunes(let that 450 RIP), can't wait until you share info on that 250rx !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when it comes in. I'm recovering from a brain injury, 450mx bike waY to much bike for me currently, but looked 100% at home there. Thanks for the video, the drone footage always rocks(no trees there, lol) I see so many 450 riders out there getting it done EVERYWHERE. SALUTE

[@elgringoec]

Loved seeing the boys out with you 💪☮️

[@travisconover4762]

I got a 2017crf450r love that bike. You got me pumped I'm going to Hollister CA this weekend

[@superaverageentertainment]

Love these kind of videos!

[@richardhartley1705]

Awesome video Kyle👍

[@riodj80]

One of the joys of riding 450's is letting all that torque do its thing, and riding it a gear high, and low in the RPM range and going faster with momentum...doing that its so effortless to ride, suspension works better, reduces engine braking, and is just an all around good time. Doing that uses "all the power" the bike has...you don't have to be stretching the throttle cable to be "using all the power". 125's are meant to be ridden high in the RPM range...450's are meant to be ridden low in the RPM range.

[@SJulianYZ125]

For me YZ250X for tight single track, CRF450L for dual sport/wide open stuff. It’s nice having choice of machine for the terrain/type of riding

[@davidbrouhard7612]

Great video as always, and I love your perspective on dirt bikes. Your just having fun riding and figuring them out as a normal guy, not a pro telling us lay people what’s what. Can you please let us know where this trail is, it looks so nice and flowy?

[@rwcasto]

Love the channel my friend! Excellent! Hoping I win one those bikes one of these times! LOL

[@twowheelpilot]

Love your work Kyle. Great to see some bikes other that the KTM, GasGas and husky variety. Need to know more about Sherco two strokes also. I hear the new KYB 250/300 factory is epic.

[@100868ful]

Kyle if you love a 250F and the 450F You will Love Love Love the new KTM 350excf. You have to try this bike it is the best of both worlds. Great video!

[@chaysenostler8126]

Already put 20 hours on mine! Love it!!

[@tieoneon1614]

Great footage. Now that u are on a 450 in faster desert, those Step Pegz u didnt like before for slower riding REALLY help out with all that power throwing u back. I think the 250rx will be the best 4t u ever rode though...

[@justinpeterson8754]

I noticed how easily you were able to loft the front tire. She’s torquey!

[@sethparker4624]

You should do the YZ450FX after to compare it to the Honda!

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

I own the 450 yzfx and id say its better mainly for the wide ratio tranny gearing it has.

[@ShaneHogg]

I'm torn between these two bikes. I've been on a 97 cr125 for over 20 years.

[@Jon-wf1sn]

That looks like a blast! Is that around the Woodside area?

[@acesnyder9744]

Where are you on this one Kyle? Amazing views and rock in the background! From Pa...

[@jessiej3991]

I knew you would love Honda once you bought one

[@austinhudsonn]

Not sure where this is, but looks so fun!

[@johnbecknell6574]

I'm willing to travel from NYC to that area in Utah to ride.😄

[@TagTeamDream]

Would love to see a comparison of this bike vs the 450fx yamaha

[@McNewMotoTech]

By far one of my most favorite places to ride in the world! … on the moon!

[@Mark-jz4dz]

If your thinking Swing Arm City, this isn't it. This is Blue Castle Canyon north of Greenriver.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Caineville!!! Love my CRF450 at that place (among others)

[@WestBoundaryPhotography]

Great content love watching, love to know where some of these place are. especially this one.

[@stuartflora3781]

Now that your skill level has improved enough for you to value the honda 450, you really should try my ride: KTM 500 xcfw which I tag as well. And it does have a vortex ecu to rid some emissions controls. Try it you’ll like it

[@BlueDawnEnduro]

You should be able to feel the rotation mass difference? For example, straightens itself when you loft the front-end. When I rode a friends late model KTM 501, that stability really stuck in my mind. I still prefer a 300 2T in the challenging stuff. BTW, so strange that not even sagebrush is growing out there...

[@jeffromoto874]

Man that thing probably rips! And I was just thinking of selling my Kawasaki kx450…. Maybe I should rethink my riding places instead. Its always such a kick in the pants to ride!

[@TeezleySPT]

I have much anticipation to see you compare the new 250rx vs your yz250fx

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

Yz is hands dowm the better bike all around. Has better gearing for trail riding. Thats the main reason. And the tuning app is nice as well

[@bohembillygoats]

Would love to see a 2022 WR 250F review.

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

Just buy one theyre great

[@bohembillygoats]

My buddy has a 2019 actually. If I went 4 stroke it's definitely what I would get. It's the only proper 4 stroke enduro bike imo

[@overkilldyl6841]

I prefer more balls over lighter and handling better. That feeling when you roll your wrist and accelerate hard I love so much.

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

Nice machine , just thinking its too much of power for me..... great area looks like near Lake Powel , cheers V!

[@vintagetrikesandquads4012]

Where are you riding? I'd like to ride there--always looking for new places.

[@Saa45MIV]

I’d like to try the new Honda 450L too, it actually looks pretty sick

[@ronaldjones1748]

"2008 YZ 450 Almost made me want to quit riding!" "Falling in love with a CRF 450RX." (Even heavier) Makes perfect sense!!!

[@ronaldjones1748]

@Rider_9 I have a 450L. It has electric start. Stalling before a log jump is DEFINITELY a big deal. Did it with stock and Vortex ECU. Have yet to find the cause. Does it when it's hot.

[@njmxjunkie3128]

Make sure you have spare spark plugs and a jump box on hand. They are famous for fouling plugs and killing batteries. Also have a lot of issues with stripping gears in the starter. Otherwise they are phenomenal fast powerful great handling machines. However I’ll keep my 2017 crf450r.

[@brian6922]

Great channel Kyle. Great video. Where are you guys riding? What time of year? Here in Colorado we have to wait for the thaw so just looking at making a road trip South. Thx.

[@tjorgy7854]

Looks amazing. I’m just getting back into riding. I rode a 450x for a lot of years. I’m stuck with the decision of getting an R or an RX. I’m a trail rider at heart but I’ve got a local track that I’ll be going to fairly frequently, I think. Any suggestions?

[@Mystorytilnow]

Skydio 2 for the win!! 🙌🏻

[@dustinkeim179]

I wonder how well this bike would do in tight woods and single track

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Sticking with my 500s...

[@kungfucommando1642]

I can buy that bike in California, but I can’t legally ride it here!

[@brucemorrison3563]

Is that the close side or the far side of the moon? Have you tried the 450xwith the 6 speed? Loved the video.

[@daveknott4563]

Looking to buy my first bike after 30 years of dreaming since a kid. Practicality never matched up vs utility needs. Thanks for your content that I've seen. Is there any particular videos of yours or others youd suggest to make a good decision. I'd like to think having an on/off road bike will be more justifiable for me. Time available riding can be limiting so at least a rip on the road would suffice between there. Also WI winters I imagine would bench the bike for about 1/4 -1/2 of the year.

[@matteller99]

Kyle needs to throw a paddle on that bike and take it out to the dunes.. that's where all that power will really shine!

[@Fadednights730]

Can you attempt some techy single track with the 450 and let us know what you think. IMO this is where the 2-stroke shines, but many of us (me included) have a 4-stroke and have to attempt to hang with our KTM/husky buddies.

[@bradl45]

I trail ride with a 4 stroke(trail bike, not an MX race bike), I usually have a plate on my dirt bike, someday I'd like a 2nd bike, I'll make it a 300.

[@baronwolfgang9368]

I would love to see you on the 250 and give your opinion cause I’ve been wondering about that bike for a few years now.

[@wf2651]

Hey buddy. What area was this ride ?? Looks like awesome terrain

[@mikeguliz]

Nice place to ride

[@cjdaking]

These trips look sick! Where is this?

[@ethanmarshall3401]

Next time you buy a bike please test a 500exc

[@dojobernards3855]

Where is this? Looks amazing

[@lwadeallen]

Somebody watched the science of SX this week.

[@SVTBansheeman]

Now I want a Skydio drone.🤦‍♂️

[@pedrorelvao4117]

What about the Crf300Rx? Wasn't it much more interesting? And different..

[@randylammers6199]

I love my 17 rx, would be great to ride a 22 to see the difference. the 22 has a hydraulic clutch right?

[@RUSTY-A-L]

So do you think that RX should come with the 6 speed transmission?

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

It just needs a shorter first gear. Itd be better for the super knarly stuff. Kind of why i wemt with a yz450fx instead

[@MrNismopro]

So does the 450RX beat out your bike of 2021 the KTM 250? I have the 21 450RX and I love it. I ride more in forest setting and I'm mostly in map 3 and traction control off, but prior to my purchase I was stuck between this and the KTM 300 XC.

[@boydaholic]

Hi from Oz. When can we get one down here.

[@jaytownjunkyardfiles1999]

Pretty sure I know where you're riding but I'm not going to say 👍😁

[@austinhart9318]

Ride Red 🤘

[@Prisonmike89]

If you love that you should try a 350! I mean wait don't try one...... leave them all for us that know hehe .

[@hello-dirt]

Those front forks look STIFF! I re-watched sections of your video and definitely think those things are ready for motocross track or a much heavier rider. Also, when was this video taken? If very recently, I think I'm ready to head out to that area and get some miles in...I've been itching to go ride for over about two months (live in the Colorado mountains).

[@edgerlyb19]

Same!

[@thatsallfolks3115]

What do you carry in your back pack?

[@chongorlz9716]

How’s the stability with the Honda? I’ve heard they can be a bit twitchy .

[@superaverageentertainment]

Do you have a tracker on the drone so that you don’t lose it if it drops?

[@brianfreeh8247]

Where was this recorded?

[@ramonnavarrolage8810]

Do you miss a 6 gear?

[@Dimitri718]

It’s okay that you’re slow rider , you’re not Ricky brabec , no need for excuses