CRF450X road legal

Uncle Buck · Post by **Uncle Buck** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:53 pm

So, after big John and Beddows breaking my poor little klx 250, I have been thinking about a change. Don't think I am ready for a 690 yet so was thinking about a road legal crf450x. What do you chaps know about them and think about them?

minkyhead · Post by **minkyhead** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:42 am

its a quick bike for sure relivly short service intervals not up to prolonged road work ...id see felco on the other channel hes run one hed know alot about them (thumbs)

catcitrus · Post by **catcitrus** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:55 am

nothing wrong with your Kawa for trail work? (send them the bill!). It can be tweaked a bit here and there to get more go and save some weight. However, its the intended use that you have to look at. The CRF 250X is pretty quick and the 450 even quicker--but they are really competition enduro machines with tall seats (for the suspension travel). They do carry a short service interval as a result and also minimal fuel. Unfortunately there aren't that many modern genuine trailies out there if you want some road manners, a lowish seat height, comfort and a decent fuel range--- and a sensible service interval--the debate has been going on for ages. A mate of mine on the "other forum" beginning with A runs a CRF250X on trails and he is vertically challenged--but he is one of those riders that rarely needs to put his foot down (nothing personal)--and its a Honda so they don't break easily, especially if only ridden "gently".

Uncle Buck · Post by **Uncle Buck** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 6:30 am

Hmmm, I don't like spannering much as both of you know! Maybe I'll get a CCM instead.

Mike101 · Post by **Mike101** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:05 am

Get a mans bike like i have..!!!..well that's what Minky called it anyway

Mike

Brenhden · Post by **Brenhden** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:09 am

'Other channel'? "other forum"?

Mike54 · Post by **Mike54** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:26 am

250x is a better trail bike than a 450x

SteveW · Post by **SteveW** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:57 am

Oh good! Another opportunity for me to ramble on about the best value, least known Japanese trail bike still available new in the UK. The KLX450r.
Forget the list price, any stocking dealer will cut you a fantastic deal on a new one. They are under the radar, but they are a brilliant trail bike.
Much more forgiving than a 250, stick it in 3rd and it's like an automatic, loads of Torque, 50bhp and good stock suspenders.
I think of mine as a modern DRZ400.

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johnnington · Post by **johnnington** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:27 am

I rode the CCM GP450 a few weeks ago... utterly amazing. Great engine, very capable both on and off road, long service intervals.
Had a day riding round Salisbury Plain and really enjoyed it. Also has so many options with regards to accessories for touring etc.

Best lightweight multi-purpose/dualsport out there

beddowsm · Post by **beddowsm** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:30 am

nickmiddy wrote:So, after big John and Beddows breaking my poor little klx 250

Oy Uncie Buck? What up with the KLX?