Honda‰Ûªs all-conquering CRF450R has become the overwhelming first choice of motocross, flattrack and Supermoto riders‰Û_.and it just got better.
For 2008, the CRF450R‰Ûªs light and rigid aluminium frame and responsive Works racer suspension systems are now complemented by a revolutionary new Honda Progressive Steering Damper (HPSD) for an unbeatable combination of quick, confident control that makes this overwhelming class favourite one of the best-handling dirt bikes you‰Ûªll find anywhere.
The HSPD is also complimented by a number of other major upgrades that make Honda‰Ûªs top motocrosser more rideable than ever before.
If you think you already know a lot about steering dampers, get ready to think again. With a stroke of fresh engineering insight, the hard-working minds at Honda have designed the HPSD specifically to augment more aggressive turning characteristics rather than only assisting straight-line handling, as has been the case with steering dampers in past applications.
This means a higher level of front-end traction with significantly enhanced steering feel, specifically a more ‰ÛÏplanted‰Û
