This looks like this one has some aftermarket items already.


http://www.blackcode.org/DJTiesto/450r.jpg

[img]http://www.blackcode.org/DJTiesto/450r.jpg[/img]

pic looks doctored to me, looks like it has dirt bike radiator wings on it

yup, needs more editing

It's real

Up front, independent double wishbone suspension boasts fully-adjustable Showa shocks with rear-facing piggyback reservoirs for maximum durability, and 8.4 inches of travel. In back, the cast aluminum swing arm is strong but light, and the Pro-link rear suspension features a fully adjustable piggyback reservoir shock, and nine inches of travel.

The rear shock is just like the dirtbike, different clevis than a normal ATV.

That's all I know.

Go Honda!

as long as it doesnt look like that poor thing

...it looks really similar to this monster...the guy looks like he did a decent job, then rushed it at the very end...he coulda ALMOST made it convincing

Its either fake, or he tool it with some kind of cheap disney camera. :roll:

Non-belivers..shame on you!

http://www.atvconnection.com/atvconnection...nes/trx450r.cfm

Check out the high rez pic.

When is the Honda dealer meeting?

[quote]When is the Honda dealer meeting?[/quote]

Today in Vegas.
If your a honda club member you can log in and see it via web cam at 8:30 tonight. If not all the info will be out tomorrow.

Where is Aftermarket with the scoop? :?

ok after seeing the high res pic, yep that appears to be it. the pic posted above is so low quality it looks fake. what looks like a cheesy bracket on the outside of the rear fender is a pair of vise grips, most likely holding the nerfs in place for installation.

looks like a raptor

of course, why would they come up with there own design? :roll:

Have another one guys :beer:

put that pic next to a raptor and tell a guy they are not real close...

okay I will have another :beer: beer: beer: beer: beer: beer:

[quote]
Have another one guys
[/quote]

:beer:

Nope (not to me anyways )
[img]http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/atv/500/04raptor660_BLU_4.jpg[/img]

Esco, you be smokin' that funny stuff again?
That quad looks sick!
Once again, it's always Honda that comes out and sets the standard...

looks like the same tires hahah

[quote]looks like the same tires hahah[/quote]

The rears do.

Here's what I got from another site about the bike...big let down to me:

"My guy here in Las vegas just called me and said....

Detuned CRF Motor
Kick ONLY!!!
No Reverse
Fully Adjustable front and rear
Steel frame-alluminum subframe
39mm carb like YFZ
The pic we have all seen is the real quad, just with aftermarket stuff on it
Full on race quad from Honda (Remember the R in the 450R)
42-46HP
335LBS"

Let down? Sounds sweet to me

Now the question is--how much and when can us peeons buy one?

Which site did you see that?

Here's a link to a high res pic of the one at the start of the thread:

http://www.atvconnection.com/atvconnection...es/450r_001.jpg


I found that on exriders.com forum. Look in the general discussion area, It's the huge thread on the 450.

It's a "let down" to me because it doesn't meet "my" needs, which include electric start and reverse. Otherwise, I'd be standing in line to buy one. I'm sure it will fit the needs of many people and will be a great machine for them. And I'm certainly happy to see that Honda is improving the breed.

dam sounds sweet, wonder what it will take to tune the 450 back up dam just what i need a 3rd bike payment :roll: guess i gotta sell some stuff

what a cute bike

[quote]Here's what I got from another site about the bike...big let down to me:

"My guy here in Las vegas just called me and said....

Detuned CRF Motor
Kick ONLY!!!
No Reverse
Fully Adjustable front and rear
Steel frame-alluminum subframe
39mm carb like YFZ
The pic we have all seen is the real quad, just with aftermarket stuff on it
Full on race quad from Honda (Remember the R in the 450R)
42-46HP
335LBS"[/quote]

Shaving off 40 lbs and adding 20 hp must have been some trick, no wonder it is kick start only. Wonder if they will bring out a non-race version.

De-tuned? Why would they "de-tune" something...well, no doubt WB or CS will sell the "tune-up" kit....

Dealer said I may get mine as early as next week. That would be nice...

[quote]Non-belivers..shame on you!

http://www.atvconnection.com/atvconnection...nes/trx450r.cfm

Check out the high rez pic.[/quote]


Hmm, pic has now been replaced, perhaps someone got in trouble...oops...

heres the high res link http://www.atvconnection.com/atvconnection...es/450r_001.jpg

Video of it:

http://events.reflectsystems.com/clients/h...ype=1&speed=300

Pic's on page 1 and 5 of this thread:
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php...?threadid=73178

Eat crow Honda-doubters!

nice infomative video

More Pic's here:
http://www.randrcoatings.com/images/


[img]http://www.randrcoatings.com/images/450r1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.randrcoatings.com/images/450r10.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.randrcoatings.com/images/450r3.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.randrcoatings.com/images/450r6.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.randrcoatings.com/images/450r9.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.randrcoatings.com/images/450r14.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.randrcoatings.com/images/450r13.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.randrcoatings.com/images/450r10.jpg[/img]

This is a full 450cc engine! I belive teh rule will be changed in teh GNC's this October.

It's not ugly!!

I like it. Looks better than the Yami 450 to me.

I think the looks are going to have to grow on you a bit. It look like they are trying to break away from the hornet look everyone is going for these days. Kinda has a street bike look to it from the front. Looks a bit bigger compared to the new Yamaha also. It's got my attention, can't wait to sit on one. I'm sure the dealers in So Cal are going to have a field day marking this thing up when it hits the showroom floors.

im sure the thing looks alot different in person than it does on computer screen.

what about the price?

tron...de tuned most likely ment regeared for a quad. ive always heard companies that have same motors in dirt bikes and quads have to de-tune them for quads. i could be wrong or probably am but i think thats what they mean by detuned.

i think this bike is gonna be like everyone else... you have to get use to the look of it. i know when honda came out with the 400ex i didnt like it nor the 660 raptor. now cuz you see them so much you like the way some are modified. it just takes time.

i like the kick start version... keeps those little 10y/o kids off it.

[quote]put that pic next to a raptor and tell a guy they are not real close...

okay I will have another :beer: beer: beer: beer: beer: beer:

[quote]
Have another one guys
[/quote][/quote]

Actualy, put a Z-400 next to a 400EX and you'd think they were made by the same people.

I like the fact that you can get the tune up kit from Honda for 299 bucks. Also it was nice to see the hot start decompression system on this bike, you ever get a kick back from a 500 it's enough to launch you off the bike...

[quote]
like the kick start version... keeps those little 10y/o kids off it.
[/quote]

Well, I suppose the old "if you can start it, you can ride it rule" will work here.. But seriously, the parent's should be able to keep their 10 y/o's off of the bike, even if it has an electric start...

Even thou it's a nice quad, until I get to try one out to see how it handles I will keep my old R...

hopefully someone will get that kit out soon.....I'd ride it with R plastics...but now...it looks like a bug witha great motor in it :mrgreen:

I like it! It looks just like the Raptor, so does everything else that has come out since! But thats ok. I also like all the referances to the 250R, being dead that is! God bless Honda for finally killing that dino! I like it alot! Hope that steel frame works for all you "racers"

Them Craptors are catching up to the 250R's in the dino dept...

Top end? I don't think so.

I'll stick to the old dinosaur plastic though stonehedge....cant beat the look and feel of R plastics and seats..

chapparral told me today they expect it to be $6800, just like the yamaha.

Man the new quads are so expensive, im never going to be able to afford them

Oh, my blood pressure is fine, I think, well actually the Doc tells me different, but don't let that stop you. Its a nice quad, compared to the 400ex! No really it will be a nice steel framed, NO electric start, NO reverse 6800.00 quad! Really.