2020 HONDA CRF450L PROJECT
FEATURE
P54
Better Traction
Due to the strict sound require-
ments for street-legal motorcy-
cles, the CRF450L comes stock
with tires that are more street
worthy (the KTM and Husqvarna
dual-sport bikes also come with
DOT tires that are not ideal for
true off-road terrain). We mount-
ed up some DOT-approved Mo-
tOZ Tractionator tires to improve
off-road traction.
More Range
The stock titanium tank on the CRF450L holds only
2.1 gallons of fuel, which has a real-world range of
75-100 miles depending on how aggressively you
ride. That is not enough for real exploration, so we
installed a 3.0-gallon IMS tank and found the instal-
lation to be reasonably straightforward. We can now
get as much as 140 miles out of a tank.
To add a little more range, we included a Giant
Loop Gas Bag. There are several ways to carry
this; we chose to hook it to the back fender us-
ing the Giant Loop Pronghorn Straps. The bag
is incredibly durable and can be
easily rolled up to pack away when
it is empty. The optional EZ Pour
Spout Kit is a must or it can be
messy to transfer fuel to your bike.
IMS 3-gallon Tank: $325.00
www.imsproducts.com
Giant Loop 1-gallon Gas Bag: $149.99
EZ Pour Spout Kit: $10.95
www.giantloopmoto.com
The MotOZ tires
are great off-road
tires that are also
DOT approved.
If you want to do any exploration, the
three-gallon IMS tank is a must. It is
relatively easy to install and fits cleanly
with the stock radiator shrouds.
Giant Loop's Gas
Bag is another
way to extend fuel
range.
