CRF450X or CRF450R for street? - Super Moto/Motards...

JohnnyP · 07-18-2006, 01:30 PM

Ok Ive had enough I need a street bike and I want a motard so Im going to the dealer tommorow to work out some numbers...My question is what other difference is there between the X and R besides the headlight/taillight? Obviously the X should have a little less power because it has to power a lighting coil, and the exhaust looks a little differnt.

But what is better buy a R and get a coil for it and set it up for the street or just get the X?

Also where it the best place to buy a wheel and front brake kit from? Id like to possibly get billet wheels for it instead of spoked wheels...

DENIRO600 · 07-18-2006, 05:09 PM

X has taller trans. gears. You can also put the 450R cam and some other mods on it to make it as fast. I think Larry Ward runs the X in the AMA supermotard series. So I would say X all day. Then you could also use the X hand sign when you blow somebodies mind on it. LOL!

Peeweesp · 07-18-2006, 05:54 PM

id go with the X also, pretty much for all the same reason, wide ratio gearing and all that good stuff

TimsKFX400 · 07-19-2006, 06:49 PM

motostrano.com is good for motard stuff

id go with the x as well though. like they said...just throw in the cams and maybe change the gearing(if you want) and your set.

FUCT420 · 07-21-2006, 02:12 PM

id go with the r... why not buy the faster one???

TimsKFX400 · 07-21-2006, 03:10 PM

depends on whether or not youre going to make it street legal. the r is faster yes....but the x is easier to convert and cheaper.

alot more highway friendly as well.

TheRomanSF415x · 07-21-2006, 03:19 PM

i'd get the cheaper one! you got skills in makin bikes look pimp so i wouldnt worry about all the technical stuff

03636 · 08-04-2006, 03:44 PM

The x has electric start too!

rUu · 08-04-2006, 03:47 PM

+1 on motostrano.com

that's the best motard site i've seen.

mack36148 · 08-20-2006, 01:34 PM

the faster the better. go 450r. pimpin it out isn't that hard.

Goodluckmonkey · 08-21-2006, 02:39 PM

450X - Stronger engine, thicker walled frame, wider transmission ratios, less maintenance, torquier motor.

You can put the R plastics on it if you want.
Probably wont throw the rod through the cases like the 450R's do either.

07-18-2006, 01:30 PM	#1
JohnnyP Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Age: 27 Bike: 03 R6, Three 03/04 636's, 04 CRF50/124+R Gender: Male Posts: 2,905	CRF450X or CRF450R for street? Ok Ive had enough I need a street bike and I want a motard so Im going to the dealer tommorow to work out some numbers...My question is what other difference is there between the X and R besides the headlight/taillight? Obviously the X should have a little less power because it has to power a lighting coil, and the exhaust looks a little differnt. But what is better buy a R and get a coil for it and set it up for the street or just get the X? Also where it the best place to buy a wheel and front brake kit from? Id like to possibly get billet wheels for it instead of spoked wheels...

07-18-2006, 05:09 PM	#2
DENIRO600 HD&KK Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CINCINNATI Age: 33 Bike: 2008 R6, 2004 CRF FIDDY Gender: Male Posts: 1,063	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? X has taller trans. gears. You can also put the 450R cam and some other mods on it to make it as fast. I think Larry Ward runs the X in the AMA supermotard series. So I would say X all day. Then you could also use the X hand sign when you blow somebodies mind on it. LOL!

07-18-2006, 05:54 PM	#3
Peeweesp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Milford PA Age: Bike: 1998 KTM 620 LC4- 1980 XR80 and a 200s Gender: Male Posts: 372	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? id go with the X also, pretty much for all the same reason, wide ratio gearing and all that good stuff

07-19-2006, 06:49 PM	#4
TimsKFX400 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Age: 24 Bike: kfx Gender: Male Posts: 5,026	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? motostrano.com is good for motard stuff id go with the x as well though. like they said...just throw in the cams and maybe change the gearing(if you want) and your set.

07-21-2006, 02:12 PM	#5
FUCT420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix, az Age: 22 Bike: f4i - 07 crf50 Gender: Male Posts: 2,963	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? id go with the r... why not buy the faster one???

07-21-2006, 03:10 PM	#6
TimsKFX400 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Age: 24 Bike: kfx Gender: Male Posts: 5,026	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? depends on whether or not youre going to make it street legal. the r is faster yes....but the x is easier to convert and cheaper. alot more highway friendly as well.

07-21-2006, 03:19 PM	#7
TheRomanSF415x $$$$$$$ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 22 Bike: 00 929rr Gender: Male Posts: 10,125	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? i'd get the cheaper one! you got skills in makin bikes look pimp so i wouldnt worry about all the technical stuff

08-04-2006, 03:44 PM	#8
03636 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: quincy Age: Bike: 2003 636 streetfighter Gender: Male Posts: 61	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? The x has electric start too! __________________ Ill Rider...?

08-04-2006, 03:47 PM	#9
rUu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sedona, az Age: 25 Bike: '03 954 (minty) Gender: Male Posts: 1,560	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? +1 on motostrano.com that's the best motard site i've seen.

08-20-2006, 01:34 PM	#10
mack36148 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Hampshire Age: 18 Bike: 05 600RR, 05 CRF250R, 03 YZ250 Gender: Male Posts: 157	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? the faster the better. go 450r. pimpin it out isn't that hard.

08-21-2006, 02:39 PM	#11
Goodluckmonkey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: S. E. England Age: 26 Bike: WR 426 F Supermoto Gender: Male Posts: 280	Re: CRF450X or CRF450R for street? 450X - Stronger engine, thicker walled frame, wider transmission ratios, less maintenance, torquier motor. You can put the R plastics on it if you want. Probably wont throw the rod through the cases like the 450R's do either. __________________ [img]http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/fd759be4/bc/Stuff%2bPeeps/MEwheelie.jpg?bc3Gsi.Aa_aMAAEe[/img]