2021 Honda CRF450 RX Dirt Bike Magazine

, dirtbike, motorcycle, incredible Dirt Bike Magazine tests the 2021 Honda CRF450RX in the high desert of Southern California. We took the Honda CRF450RX through multiple styles of terrain and even found some water along the way. The CRF450RX is essentially the same motorcycle as the MX version, but with a number of offroad features: Softer suspension: The RX has a 5. 0 N, m spring in the rear and different valving. The MX bike has a 5. 4. In front, the springs are 0. 48 N, m as opposed to 0. 50. Mapping: The RX has three maps that can be selected through use of a handlebar switch. None of them are the same as those of the MX bike, although number three is the most aggressive and closely mimics number one on the CRF450R. As a side note, our test bike had the latest mapping update from Honda. If you have an RX, you can get the update through any Honda dealer. The RX also has three levels of traction control, all of which are different from those of the MX bike. Like the MX bike, it also has threetiers of