2007 Honda CRF450R vs. 2025 Honda CRF450R | Keefer Tests Back-to-Back!

Is the 2007 Honda CRF450R as good as most remember? It won a ton of media shootouts, but can it hold up to today’s technology? Keefer compares the old bike versus the new generation, 2025 Honda CRF450R.

Film/Edit: Simon Cudby

#Motocross #Honda

[Zzzzzz-nslg]

Back when dirt bikes actually had side number plates

[Builders-foxc]

Still riding 08 450R...still loving it since 08

[Dirtbikerlife]

If they came out with a new 07 model again I would go straight to the dealer to buy one no questions asked

[motopunk]

For years ive been saying the first generations of aluminium 4 strokes are more comfortable than new bikes and everybody's roasting me

[Lumpster]

I had a 2005 CRF450 that I bought new and just sold a few years ago. I don't see how a stock bike could be any better really. That bike was so easy to go fast on. I was jumping stuff I would never do in a matter of a few laps on that bike. I rode the wheels off that thing and did nothing but oil changes. I kick myself in the ass for selling it. I've ridden some newer bikes but haven't been as instantly comfortable on anything as i was on that 05. My buddy had an 07 and it was indeed a gem as well but his motor and suspension was done for him and i wasn't quite as comfortable on it.

[RedneckRIdersofPA]

Anybody else think that the current bikes look like the generic bikes from our video games back in the day like mx vs atv

[jpslaym]

07 is much better looking thats for sure

[ForestGuthrie]

i had a 06 crf250r and my dad had a 07 crf450r back in the day. Great bikes miss them. My old 17 rmz 450 reminds me of the 07 crf450.

[vintagetrikesandquads]

I have an 02 CRF 450 in cherry condition--bought it new. I know they made some upgrades between mine and the 07, but it's still a better bike than I am a rider. That's why I never felt the need to upgrade.

[ericrock]

Welp, soon enough we will have the vintage 450 class 😳

[scrappyjackalope]

It has a hot start lever. Not a decompression release. I saw you mention that in the first video when you grabbed the hotstart lever.

[Getonthebusgus]

I've still got my 2007 Crf450. The last race bike I ever had. Still starts within 1-2 kicks. Great bark. Great bike.

[g-sailing]

06-07 was prime MX! The bikes, tracks, riders, races, USA and Europe was brilliant!

[JUSTINHAWKSMITH]

Can we please get a 2007 YZ450f VS 2025 yz450f comparison

[daniel.ampcap]

I love this review!! I was 16 back then and the 07 Honda was my first 450 when I switched from 250 2stroke! Had such a great time on it. This video brought back lots of good memories!

[dynapatrick]

Man the 07 looks amazing. The 25 looks great to but that 07 sounds and looks awesome. I'm in the market for another 450 and who doesn't want a brand new bike but i could get a 07-08 for half the price might have to. 🔥

[jackmedford]

so cool to see how stoked he is in this episode

[andresbraun]

That 2006-2008 CRF 450 was (is) one of the best looking bikes ever.

[CreatureOfTheWheel]

I had a 07 while racing A class in Texas. Put a PC A-kit fork/shock, rg3 clamps, and left everything else stock. Amazing bike. Best generation for Honda chassis.

[andystreet]

Been waiting on this since #TrackTalkers
This should be good!
Cheers 🍻 from Tennessee