Inside Justin Brayton's Factory HRC Honda CRF450R - Motocross Action Magazine

For the 2020 Supercross season Justin Brayton was called back on to join Ken Roczen as a teammate under the HRC Honda Factory team. We met up with mechanic Brent Duffe to go over Justin's bike and the features it has on it. Auxillary starter swtich, custom grips, HRC clamps, works radiators, 450X skid plate, factory chain guide, and more were some of the items we found while talking to Brent. Enjoy the most detailed Pro's Bike video series in Supercross. We have a lot more coming for the 2020 Supercross Season.
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[@rf8033]

I like how brayton is easily satisfied with bikes. Doesn't try to re-invent the thing, just happy to throw a leg over and race.

[@knolysjohnson7244]

Now thats a beast of a bike, looking forward to seeing the HRC Honda boys back on the podium in A2 this weekend!!

[@tiggturner8044]

That's what $80,000 on 2 wheels looks like, that's a beautiful bike. Great job by Honda Racing Corp. [HRC]

[@sydneyann20101]

Probably more than that hell the footpegs are rumored to be around 5grand

[@jonathondavis170]

Hell no! No where near that! You are looking at 40k MAX! You think they have a reverse flux capacitor in there??? Haha 😄 The Factory MAKES most of the parts, and these motorcycles don't have anything that we've never heard of before...a motorcycle is a motorcycle - just these factory bikes are way more refined! Now I've never had the chance to ride a factory dirt bike, however, I have rode an older MotoGP bike and although it was amazing, the thrills from dumping the clutch and tucking in remained the same, dragging the knee and hitting the apex didn't change in the slightest, nor could you just drop all of your technique, skill, and concentration etc. etc. Anyways, most would be quite disappointed from riding factory bikes. They are not some unicorn that can increase how good you ride. Sure, there are advantages with factory bikes like suspension, power and higher over-rev, comfort & feel, handling and more, but it will not vastly improve anyone's ability, but will improve it just enough to be better than the opponents' machines cause in a race where everyone is fast and in shape, every tenth of a second counts! Have a blessed day peeps. Also, by no means am I trying to say anyone is ignorant or lacking knowledge! 💯 Because I have been known to be described as those two adjectives before, and I'm just going by personal knowledge and experience (which is more than some, and less than many - ie experienced/intermediate, or you could say AVERAGE?) and by word of mouth from others. Don't want to come across as a cocky arsehole, because we can always learn more, and share more when it comes to our sport. I was also surprised when my friend bought A-kit Kayaba forks as they were insanely good, just not 8k good! Ya feel me? -still want to save up and buy some! Hahahaha

[@Ottopaul484]

Simply fantastic!!! I want a new one 😍

[@koppins851]

Wow great in depth information to make every moto head go nuts. what a piece of art, thanks mxa

[@chipper442]

The stock brakes are phenomenal. Beautiful bike.

[@birdiges]

That's a sexy bike.

[@verrellalexander3520]

Honda satu hati🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@evo5349]

Yum Yum!

[@quadcityracing]

New stock bikes are closer than ever to factory, just pretty much individualized.

[@lucasmiller625]

Ace Ventura although those factory bike are crazy, those crf 450s are firebreathers

[@nepicness]

I would think peak hp wouldn’t be far off at all. The meat of the power band would be beefed up for sure. Also stupid amount of money dropped on suspension. Apart from engine and suspension, bikes seem pretty close today. I know those are big differences though.

[@garrett3234]

when are the hondas gonna come with the hydraulic clutch like factories or at least give us the option to buy the cases and the outside piece for it separately

[@HadrienATF]

you can always put a magura system if you want

[@Jonesz24]

Hav a 19 WE and the stock clutch is great for a slow guy

[@garrett3234]

corey hayes Works edition

[@garrett3234]

corey hayes no problem man

[@samsmith7292]

I would've loved some more details on the works transmission and some up close shots of the hydraulic clutch. They would be interesting.

[@jonathondavis170]

Well typical works transmission systems are 3 or 4 spd transmissions... and that's about all we'll ever know, unless we end up working for a race team one day, whether it be through engineering - research & development, mechanical technician, or racing itself. And then it would no longer be fun to KNOW the information, as we will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and have to keep it with us for many years or a lifetime...just like my security clearances when I worked in the US Military, and then in Federal Civil Service - you are at risk for many nasty repercussions if you give up protected information, in any field of work! I'd HATE to pay that kind of fine for Racing tactics, engine modifications, suspension settings/modifications etc. LMBO

[@ardenbriggs2714]

weight... and you are running steel axles???

[@grecoconduris6716]

I love the look of the Honda’s, especially with the dual exhausts. But I kind of feel like they are taking the piss when talking about light weight graphics when you’re running dual exhausts.

[@mixalis6168]

Duel seem to be going for 2021! Check out the real factory riders in Europe GP new bikes!!

[@grecoconduris6716]

@@mixalis6168 yeah I did see that this morning on Michael Lindsay's channel

[@joedillon1806]

I want to see how far his bars are rolled forward. I love my bars high but keep trying lower bends because people think I’m crazy.

[@codenamenoob4973]

Whatever you're comfortable with, it's best to avoid rolling forward and just go for a taller bend if that's what you need, personally I don't like to be too hunched over when standing

[@MatteEttam]

Look at dylan ferrandis bend he uses this season. Looks like a freestyle bend lol.

[@zyoungson215]

But does it have vtec?

[@jeremybrooks2183]

Bring back the 500cc 2 stroke , I like to party!!!

[@mrivantchernegovski3869]

Light weight decals lol and steel axles, show the hydro clutch

[@skylercarter9677]

ian tchernegovski recluse

[@sydneyann20101]

@@skylercarter9677 are u saying it has a recluse clutch if so it definitely has a hinson clutch with works honda master cylinder and im sure everything else in the clutch system is works hrc parts

[@909ARSENAL]

My Red valve cover killing your shit haha🤙🏽

[@chappyders]

the choppy video makes it a little hard to watch but the images and info were great

[@quadcityracing]

Biggest surprise is the oring chain

[@NateDogMXtv]

or the different steering stem angle...

[@NateDogMXtv]

So it runs a different steering angle than the stock bike. In case you missed it 1:44

[@kennyblackwell34]

not sure I heard that...

[@kennyblackwell34]

different race is the bearings

[@NateDogMXtv]

@@kennyblackwell34 Yes, The steering stem angle can be changed with offset bearing races. They admitted to that. If you watch these videos closely you can pick up these things. The big shocker is the Factory Yamahas are running air forks. Put that wad in your cud and chew it

[@NateDogMXtv]

@@kennyblackwell34 Its what the bearing runs on. The offset race is cut at an angle to change the steering angle

[@dreichard]

Funny how they don’t show the clutch up close

[@acwolf65]

Sure is Purdy!

[@stevenleininger5682]

Who's bike is it Justin's?

[@kennethwise7108]

He's got the prettiest waxed eyebrows in the entire circuit. 🤣

[@user-ii8nn3og3r]

How many strokes

[@user-ii8nn3og3r]

2T&4T

[@KraitZz]

count the times he say "Justin"

[@LMBC6Brian]

This is basically a Frankenstein bike.

[@sharplespaul]

Does anyone run the slipper clutch??? Or was it a thing of the past that the guys didn’t like??????

[@vintagemxer9165]

I wanna see these guys race what I had to in the 70s and 80s.They probably never even rode a 2 stroke.

[@alexandrakingi8502]

These guys do the redbull straight rhythm event and it's 2 strokes only. They rip the 2 strokes!!!

[@80smxpro41]

@@alexandrakingi8502 Not really. They're are very few modern racers who can properly ring out a two stroke. I know ET3 can ride the shit out of one but Ryan Dungy sucks on them. Then again if you were to drop Hannah, O'Mara or Ward on today's bikes back then they would not be as fast on them as today's guys. You ride them completely different.

[@80smxpro41]

@@mctigmctiggy1475 I think the Japanese manufacturers killed themselves by doing away with 2 strokes. Pro's today can even win enough money to pay for the parts and gas to the races. I wish I would have gotten off the bikes sooner and persude auto racing like some of the other guys did. You can make way more money. The only people really making a good living are factory guys and Feld. Everyone else is making shit.

[@80smxpro41]

@@mctigmctiggy1475 I guess you're missing the point. They don't pay us shit unless you have a factory ride. I had factory "support rides" and all that covered was bikes and parts. Also had gear, tires, chain, suspension and so on. So basically I only paid for entry fees and gas for my box van. That said today I live in pain from all the injuries over the years and lots of arthritis throughout my body. When you're in your 20s and the doctors warn you about it you don't think it will be too bad. Wrong it's fucking brutal pain. So for riders to go out and ruin their bodies and get paid shit is wrong. Supercross and TV rights? Come on every rider making the night show should get a piece of the gate and TV revenue. The sport would be pretty boring if all you had were 15-20 factory riders. These guys need a union and this is coming from a guy who hates unions.

[@80smxpro41]

@@mctigmctiggy1475 I agree. That being said as adult who sees what other athletes in the world are making I now see that what they're paying us to risk life and limb is terrible. Yeah I loved it and would not take it back but I can't believe how badly they're paid.

[@brianchurchill9174]

I'm really surprised they run an Oring chain!

[@user-de3gp7dw4r]

Yes.ศวยเหมื่อนหญิ่งไทย

[@morganlockerby8125]

Do Justin barcias bike

[@benfairhall5331]

Shifter filled in with silicone

[@thomaspartin191]

It would look fantastic if the rims were powder coated to match the red plastic. 👌

[@rwheellife]

Its not RED enough. Doesn't match the Honda awnings or the fork clamps and hubs, looks more like a KTM. Needs new paint job.

[@712Menzies]

If it had a flesh light mounted on it I’d break up with my girlfriend

[@BladeBarn]

its got two didnt you seen them behind the number plates?

[@sydneyann20101]

That's some funny shit

[@LamborghiniV12M]

Amazing bike, but can’t believe Honda hired a 35 year old rider with 1 win to his career😳

[@bigbuckjoe3]

david g because they have Chase Sexton coming in 21 they put an old guy on for one year

[@Bree0814]

Better then Ken Roczen. Wish he was the Honda Rider with The red plate! I think it shoud be Brayton,Webb,A.C ,Tomac,And Anderson as the top 5 riders and ken not. He's a good rider but it's starting like last year he didn't when a single race last year but had the red plate and then Webb won those in a row specially Arlington TX best race ever!!! Lol But Brayton i hope you get in front of Roczen.

[@austincraig5748]

Shane Thomas Roczen won last Saturday’s race tho ?

[@nathancrittenden8525]

What you think it should be doesn't make him fast enough to do it tho does it 😂