Racer X Films: Honda CRF450R Garage Build | Bike Build | Project Bike
Text: Kris Keefer
Build:Â Chad Braun/Kris Keefer
Video: Spencer Owens
Photos: Spencer Owens
When you see a Honda CRF450R, the look of it just makes you want to ride. I walk out into the shop every day and see the 2022 450R sitting there and it just makes me want to go shred. However, when I do get to ride it, that thought quickly leaves my mind and I’m focused on just holding on to big red. The CRF450R can be a handful to ride with its rigid-feeling chassis and soft suspension setting, so I set out to make a CRF450R that’s more compliant and easier to ride. I enlisted the help of Chad Braun from XPR Motorsports as well as Factory Connection, and although not much different than the stock-looking Honda, this one makes you want to ride more when you’re actually on it!
PARTS LIST:Â
XPR
High Compression Piston, Hand Ported Head, Titanium Valves, Carbon Fiber Intake Runner, XPR Custom Camshaft, Vortex ECU with Custom Maps
xprmotorsportsparts.com
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VP RACING FUELS
VP-T4 FuelÂ
vpracingfuels.com
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AKRAPOVIC
Full Exhaust SystemÂ
akrapovic.com
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RENTHAL
13/49 Gearing, 827 FatBar
renthal.com
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FACTORY CONNECTION
Fork/Shock Re-Valve, Knuckle/Linkage
factoryconnection.com
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DUNLOP
MX3S Front (13.5 PSI)
MX33 Rear (12.5 PSI)
dunlopmotorcycletires.com
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DECAL WORKS
Graphics Kit
decalworks.com
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GUTS RACING
Ribbed Seat
gutsracing.com
About DeCal Works
Founded in 1989 by Ron and Janeen Joynt, DeCal Works has been the industry leader in pre-printed decals and custom graphics for 30 years. With a passion for racing and innovation, DeCal Works has, since its early days, focused its attention on high-quality products with great customer service.
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