| Since the introduction of electronic fuel injection into dirt | | | | away. If you think you like it then, wait until you feel |
| bikes in 2008, the dirt bike industry has changed for the | | | | how smoothly it handles anywhere you expect it not |
| better. Suzuki was the first to come out with EFI, | | | | to. This attribute wasn't as good last year because |
| however all the hype didn't live up to its expectations. | | | | they didn't allow the front end to push enough, but |
| The bike introduced more problems than it did strong | | | | definitely fixed it this year. |
| points. In 2009 Suzuki, Honda, and Kawasaki all came | | | | Honda has also improved their power distribution, as |
| out with an EFI bike for their 450 lines and completely | | | | last year there was just a lot of low end power, this |
| revolutionized the dirt bike industry. | | | | year there is much more distribution all the way from |
| Honda really capitalized on the opportunity to change, | | | | low to high end. You either loved last year's model and |
| improving on what was already a great bike. They | | | | the way it handled or hated it. They were looking to |
| drastically improved on their handling and suspension, | | | | improve that this year and find more of a common |
| put more power where you need it, and made it easier | | | | ground, and hopefully stumble onto something |
| to start in both hot and cold weather. The CRF450R | | | | everyone really liked. |
| doesn't utilize a throttle, so just give it a good kick, and | | | | This is definitely an all around bike that can be rode in |
| if it doesn't start on the first kick, it's almost certain to | | | | several different types of terrain; all do to the new |
| start on the second. They improved their steering | | | | action of the forks. Lastly, Honda listened to the |
| damper to set off the jerk of the handlebars from the | | | | feedback they received last year about the handling |
| previous model. | | | | and even noticeably improved that on this year's |
| If you're looking for a bike you're going to feel | | | | model. |
| comfortable on right away and doesn't have a lot of | | | | After reading reviews on the bike and seeing the |
| extra bulk for your boots to get caught on, the | | | | spec's, I sold myself on it. It's going to be a hard 450 to |
| CRF450R is the bike you're looking for. Regardless of | | | | beat this year. In a nutshell, Honda made their 2010 |
| whether you're five or six feet, the positioning of the | | | | model feel much more stable which translates directly |
| seat and handlebars is likely to win you over right | | | | to the rider's confidence in unstable spots. |