Honda CRF450R - Keefer, Inc. Tested

Akrapovic Evolution Muffler System (2021-2022 Honda CRF450R)

I had the initial impression of the Akrapovic Evolution muffler system as I was doing a MotoConcepts/Bullfrog Spas Honda team test. I noticed that they have been running Akrapovic systems on their bikes, so I asked if I could borrow one to see how it worked. Akrapovic's Evolution line is their full titanium muffler system…

ByKris KeeferOctober 21, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

Top 5 Money Mods And Top 3 Free Mods (Honda CRF450R)

Is there anything more beautiful than a brand new Honda CRF450R? Every time I walk out into the shop and I see that red machine sitting there, it just makes me want to go ride. However looks can be deceiving, because the Honda CRF450R can be a handful to ride on a fast, rough track…

ByKris KeeferMay 6, 20200Comments

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2020 Honda CRF450R Three Way Muffler System Comparison

The 2020 Honda CRF450R is a popular machine. After all of my years with Dirt Rider Magazine as well as doing my own thing over here at Keefer Inc. Testing there has been one thing that hasn't changed… The amount of page views and questions that I get about the Honda are always more than…

ByKris KeeferApril 5, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust Honda KiT Performance

Akrapovic Evolution Muffler System (2020 Honda CRF450R)

This is embarrassing, but I am going to be completely honest here… I think about the Honda CRF450R a lot. More than other machines. I mean I will literally wake up in the middle of the night and think of things to test in order to try and make the Honda chassis calm down a…

ByKris KeeferNovember 5, 20190Comments

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2017-2020 Honda CRF450R Clutch Fixes

Do you have a 2017-2020 Honda CRF450R? If so, then you know that the clutch is not the best of the bunch. The clutch gets hot too quick then proceeds to drag/slip during your moto and you’re left with throttle to rear wheel connection loss (aka loss of power/traction). Or how about that clutch lever…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 30, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

2020 Honda CRF450R Start Up/Baseline Settings/Tips/Tricks

The Honda CRF450R has only minimal changes for 2020, but that doesn't mean all the settings roll over from the 2019 version. Yes, some of the tips/tricks will remain the same from your 2019 Honda CRF450R, but we have come up with a couple new tricks since the 2019 model was released. With the new…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 16, 20190Comments

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