I bought my 450x back in April. My son, on his 250x, and I ride trails and tight ATV/single tracks in the woods in Oregon. This is a great bike. His 250x is more nimble. But the 450x has the power....to climb straight up a hill. It's a fun bike. Lovin' it. Oil changes are simple and quick. I change every 500 to 600 miles/ per the book. This bike is bulletproof. LIke my other Hondas.
On point overview. My Honda 250X is serving me well in my type of riding. Valves always in spec. Change the oil, clean the air filter and put on brakes, tires and gas. 👍
You're sooo right about the maintenance schedule and owners manual language!! Everybody has there panties in a bunch about that. With the average Joe on any of these Honda CRF models they will go for years and thousands of miles. Honda quality second to none! Just a fact!
I just picked up the CRF450l, I love knowing that once I modify it I basically have this bike with minor differences. PN#'s for the piston, cam...etc are all the same
The one advantage in eastern rocky rooty trails... with the heavy weight you can run stiffer suspension because there is less deflection when you hit an unexpected obstacle or protrusion in the trail. You can really hammer through woops that might upset a lighter bike with compromise suspension set up for rough terrain. When I got back into riding a few years back, I remember looking at this bike and thinking "who would buy this?" Now that i'm older and more experienced, it's me. I'm the person this bike makes sense for.
Just bought a 2009 450x that year they put a steering dampener on it had the valves checked the exhaust Port valves were little tight other than that I'm doing the normal maintenance taking apart the steering greasing it linkage changed all fluids can't wait to Ride it next weekend here in Arizona thanks for video💯👍🇺🇸
My bud just bought one, i rode it today. I have an older Gen 1 450x that is identical in weight, but the new one feels insanely lighter and more compact. It literally feels like a 250. The FI is smoother than Yamaha's also. Quiet and powerful. Im not selling my older one, but wish i didnt ride the new one LOL
Finally someone who speaks real on maintenance intervals... thank you some of this garbled trash I read makes me think some of these dudes do top end changes every tank of gas..
I have this bike but in 2020 model and I'm low key about to take it to the motocross track to get some more hours on it between hare scrambles. Nothing too crazy though. I used to take my 92 KDX 200 to the tracks and I feel the Honda would be better but ultimately if I had the 450r that would be sufficient
I'm going to buy this bike (the 2022 model) this weekend. Can't wait! One question - I assume the headlight is always on. Is there a switch or kit that I can install so I can shut it off during the day? Great review by the way - very thorough and touched on all points. Thanks!
Great review. I have a 2013 CRF450X similar mods. Couldn't help notice on the new 450X the "long" front brake cable , ?? I'm guessing Honda must know that a lot of tall riders (like myself) raise the bars. Then position the throttle cables like KTM does stock on all there bikes. Unfortunately here in BC Canada we don't get the New CRF450X .
Great review, straightforward and informative. I think there should be a rule though, you can’t call it long term until you get it to the first top end rebuild.
Exactly my experience owning a 250X. Kept it stock but had to change the jets. I regret selling it. Wish Honda offered a 250 bike between the 250F and the 250RX.
This is my thoughts exactly. I'm looking for something that will mainly be a trail bike but a bit more performance and higher spec parts than the 250f. Sure my riding will be mostly trails but there are plenty of open green belts, hill climbs, and I live on a farm with a lot of open land so I want some more balls on the bike. As a Honda guy, my only real option is the 250rx. Which then at that price point, I think Yamahas wr250f is a better bike overall. Wish Honda had a liquid cooled 250ish bike that's not quite an R but more speced than the F to slot into the ~$6k price point.
@@DirtBikeTest It certainly is, more dual sport content please. When I go to your website store there's no $5.00 Buy Jimmy a coffee/beer option? Maybe consider adding a "Donate" email for Paypal on your contacts page.
I have the same bike. How’d you fix the front forks response to smaller rocks and such? I don’t like the initial feeling and it really beats me up. Stiff until the fork starts to travel
My older X, when i switch from desert to mnt rock riding i air the front down to 10, rear at 8. Makes the slow speed stuff real plush. HD tubes, no Tubliss. Mnt riding i rarely see 40mph and never blown a tube yet.
I bought my 450x back in April. My son, on his 250x, and I ride trails and tight ATV/single tracks in the woods in Oregon. This is a great bike. His 250x is more nimble. But the 450x has the power....to climb straight up a hill. It's a fun bike. Lovin' it. Oil changes are simple and quick. I change every 500 to 600 miles/ per the book. This bike is bulletproof. LIke my other Hondas.
Just plated my xr400r now it gets to play with my plated xr650r, it goes to show an 18 yr old Honda is still tons of fun!!
LONG LIVE THE XR!!!
Love the straight no BS review!
On point overview. My Honda 250X is serving me well in my type of riding. Valves always in spec. Change the oil, clean the air filter and put on brakes, tires and gas. 👍
Jimmy you been doing this for a long time Your someone I will listen to about bikes.
You're sooo right about the maintenance schedule and owners manual language!! Everybody has there panties in a bunch about that. With the average Joe on any of these Honda CRF models they will go for years and thousands of miles. Honda quality second to none! Just a fact!
I just picked up the CRF450l, I love knowing that once I modify it I basically have this bike with minor differences. PN#'s for the piston, cam...etc are all the same
The one advantage in eastern rocky rooty trails... with the heavy weight you can run stiffer suspension because there is less deflection when you hit an unexpected obstacle or protrusion in the trail. You can really hammer through woops that might upset a lighter bike with compromise suspension set up for rough terrain.
When I got back into riding a few years back, I remember looking at this bike and thinking "who would buy this?" Now that i'm older and more experienced, it's me. I'm the person this bike makes sense for.
Just bought a 2009 450x that year they put a steering dampener on it had the valves checked the exhaust Port valves were little tight other than that I'm doing the normal maintenance taking apart the steering greasing it linkage changed all fluids can't wait to Ride it next weekend here in Arizona thanks for video💯👍🇺🇸
Love your reviews JL. Totally useful, no bs information. Thank you
Thank you for this review!!! Well, well done!
Jimmy, the big question is: is it worth selling a well setup gen 1 450X for the new one?
No
My bud just bought one, i rode it today. I have an older Gen 1 450x that is identical in weight, but the new one feels insanely lighter and more compact. It literally feels like a 250. The FI is smoother than Yamaha's also. Quiet and powerful. Im not selling my older one, but wish i didnt ride the new one LOL
wonder why we're not seeing a new crf250x?
Finally someone who speaks real on maintenance intervals... thank you some of this garbled trash I read makes me think some of these dudes do top end changes every tank of gas..
Excellent summary. Thank you.
Does this X NEED a ecu swap like the 450rl to run properly??
Thank again.
I'm in California and looking into this model. The question I can't get a clear answer on is, is the 2023 Model still green sticker?
I have this bike but in 2020 model and I'm low key about to take it to the motocross track to get some more hours on it between hare scrambles. Nothing too crazy though. I used to take my 92 KDX 200 to the tracks and I feel the Honda would be better but ultimately if I had the 450r that would be sufficient
I'm going to buy this bike (the 2022 model) this weekend. Can't wait! One question - I assume the headlight is always on. Is there a switch or kit that I can install so I can shut it off during the day? Great review by the way - very thorough and touched on all points. Thanks!
There is a switch, stock. you can turn it off.
Great review. I have a 2013 CRF450X similar mods. Couldn't help notice on the new 450X the "long" front brake cable , ?? I'm guessing Honda must know that a lot of tall riders (like myself) raise the bars. Then position the throttle cables like KTM does stock on all there bikes. Unfortunately here in BC Canada we don't get the New CRF450X .
Great review, straightforward and informative. I think there should be a rule though, you can’t call it long term until you get it to the first top end rebuild.
We tend to agree with you but most owners will not ride the bike long enough to need a top-end rebuild...
We answered this on Tech Talk Taco Tuesday #39 or 40, maybe 41...but who has time to listen to that crap!
Exactly my experience owning a 250X. Kept it stock but had to change the jets. I regret selling it. Wish Honda offered a 250 bike between the 250F and the 250RX.
This is my thoughts exactly. I'm looking for something that will mainly be a trail bike but a bit more performance and higher spec parts than the 250f. Sure my riding will be mostly trails but there are plenty of open green belts, hill climbs, and I live on a farm with a lot of open land so I want some more balls on the bike. As a Honda guy, my only real option is the 250rx. Which then at that price point, I think Yamahas wr250f is a better bike overall. Wish Honda had a liquid cooled 250ish bike that's not quite an R but more speced than the F to slot into the ~$6k price point.
I really think the 250rx fits the bill you’re wishing for.
hello! What is the glass model of the baja design spotlight that you installed?
Best reviewer on the internet no question. Nothing worse than guys that just read the spec sheet. Thanks for telling it straight.
Thanks, Mike. We try. Some might even think it is worth a $1...
@@DirtBikeTest It certainly is, more dual sport content please. When I go to your website store there's no $5.00 Buy Jimmy a coffee/beer option? Maybe consider adding a "Donate" email for Paypal on your contacts page.
I have the same bike. How’d you fix the front forks response to smaller rocks and such? I don’t like the initial feeling and it really beats me up. Stiff until the fork starts to travel
My older X, when i switch from desert to mnt rock riding i air the front down to 10, rear at 8. Makes the slow speed stuff real plush. HD tubes, no Tubliss. Mnt riding i rarely see 40mph and never blown a tube yet.
How is the power compared to the crf250r?
Nice sensible video thanks 👍
Is the lx available in America
Can I get a plate for it like the xr's
Do the RX! =)
Always get the R or Rx
These are the bikes they use for the special ops in the military
Really?!
please enable spanish subtitles
Were you bothered by the 275lbs?
When we saw it on the scale, yes. in riding it is normal.
Thx for the reply. Your credibility and efforts in reviewing bikes is much appreciated
Damn good 👍
Is it a street legal?
No... The L is for that.
@@DirtBikeTest but the design of the x is more racee
I've seen the bike in flesh. How they routed the FRONT BRAKE line is so stupid, it's just lazy. Just like EXC
Screw Honda I rode Honda and nothing else but it was time to go brand new and they don't offer a 2 stroke so I'm now team KTM! THANKS ALOT HONDA