VOLUME 57 ISSUE 39 SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 P91
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eady or not, new bike season is here, and
Honda has finally unveiled a new genera-
tion of its flagship CRF450R, the first
complete overhaul since 2017. The '18, '19, and
'20 models all received several improvements,
but the '21 gets a ground-up revamp.
At first glance, the 2021 model sports an eye-
catching new look with sleek body panels and
a fierce all-red color scheme. An updated frame
and single exhaust system are also clearly vis-
ible. Some claim it's an eerily similar look to its
trendsetting European competitors; others wel-
come these daring new revisions. The engineers
insist their latest generation is "lighter, faster and
razor-sharp" compared to its predecessor.
Honda welcomed us to the unforgiving terrain
of Glen Helen Raceway for our first laps on this
new red ride. But before we open it up on the
track, let's dive into the list of updates.
WE GET
OUR FIRST
TASTE OF
THE ALL-
NEW HONDA
CRF450R
READY
TO
SHRED
