Jason R Posted September 17, 2018 My Ride Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I know its not a big bike. But its one I have been watching because...face it, we all need more than one bike. So I wanted to start this thread off with a video from the launch event in PNW. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 17, 2018 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 @Bryan Bosch went and snapped these pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 17, 2018 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Not a big bike but given it's one of just a few street legal 450's I'm sure it's going to be kitted out for adventure travel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bryan Bosch Posted September 17, 2018 Administrators My Ride Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Here's my full review & ride report for those interested:https://thumpertalk.com/articles/full-review-of-the-2019-honda-crf450l-dual-sport-r915 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bryan Bosch Posted September 17, 2018 Administrators My Ride Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 6 hours ago, Jason R said: I know its not a big bike. But its one I have been watching because...face it, we all need more than one bike. So I wanted to start this thread off with a video from the launch event in PNW. From my helmet cam: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bryan Bosch Posted September 17, 2018 Administrators My Ride Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 30 minutes ago, Eric Hall said: Not a big bike but given it's one of just a few street legal 450's I'm sure it's going to be kitted out for adventure travel. Adventure travel? Having ridden one for a full day, it wouldn't be my choice for that. It's a dirtbike with a plate, where Honda filled off the rawness and beastiness of say, the KTM 500. It's a least 90% the performance, just more refined, smooth, & quiet. I love KTM and while I've had no issues with those I've owned, if you did a reliability poll between the two brands, Honda would win out, no question about it. And, they will cash in on that. All things said/done, I like the 2019 CRF450L very much. Had a blast riding it hard all day and parked it with a smile on my face. Its very much a trail to trail performance dual sport, but for travel? At least for me, it wouldn't be more than maybe an hour each way to the trails stock and that might go up a bit with a comfort seat. If you're someone with trail access 30 minutes or less from your house, that's the sweet spot. But then again, people travel on stuff I wouldn't, so who knows what it's capable of with different attitudes, needs, and preferences. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason R Posted September 17, 2018 Author My Ride Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Here is Jimmy Lewis impression: https://dirtbiketest.com/fresh-dirt/2019-honda-crf450l-first-riding-impression/#kRpy70hEzauBcrQy.97 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 18, 2018 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Jimmy never minces words, does he? "a few dingbats with influencer credibility" ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted October 19, 2018 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 This looks cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 11, 2019 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 I like the review of the 450L here because they rightly emphasize the dual sport purpose of the bike and what Honda's done to make it more road worthy than a KTM 500/Husky 501 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteN95 Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Sorry, but this thing is a tanker! I'll stick with my plated XR650R, which is about the same weight and will wheelie away from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McKamey Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 I have a 450L. It does have snappy throttle response. Easy first second and third gear wheelies. It will break traction easy on wet pavement but you can wheelie on wet pavement which is good technique training. It is a good platform to enhance my riding skills, so was my BMW S1000XR. This bike feels like a supermoto on the street, light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McKamey Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 I have a 450L. It does have snappy throttle response. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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