2014 Honda Crf450r

2014 HONDA CRF450R

↑ Honda's CRF450R received minimal but effective changes for 2014. The less-than-perfect air fork was addressed by increasing stock pressure from 33 to 35 psi (like going up a spring rate) and by changing the valving. Rather than diving down on corner entry and over smaller bumps, the fork stays high in its stroke so that the rider has better control.

Changes to the engine include a new cylinder head with reshaped intake and exhaust ports and "dual-timing" fuel injection (one injector, two pulses per cycle).

Delivery feels more aggressive, but peak power feels similar to the 2013 model.

Changes are few, but the 2014 Honda 450R is a better overall package with a lighter feel, better-balanced suspension, and more exciting power delivery.

Ryan Dudek