2022 Honda CRF450RWE Project Bike Garage Build

Text: Kris Keefer
Build: David Martinez
Photos: Spencer Owens

Do you have that one riding buddy who has a bike that looks like it never gets ridden, even though he rides with you every weekend? I do, and his name is David Martinez. David is a fireman in Apple Valley, California, with a 2022 Honda CRF450RWE. He loves riding and has a red machine that always looks like it’s about to roll through tech inspection at A1. Even though we all give him crap, our respect—or envy—is always there. Dave agreed to let me take his red baby out for a day to get familiar with what he’s working with, and to test some new suspension parts that have become available for CRF450R owners.

XPR
Vortex ECU (custom mapping)

Akrapovic
Evolution Muffler System

REP Suspension
Fork Re-Valve/Re-Spring, Shock Re-Valve/Re-Spring, REP Linkage System

Renthal
Twinwall 996 Bend Handlebars, Half Waffle Soft Grips, Ultralight Rear Sprocket, Countershaft Sprocket

DID
ERT3520 120L Chain (cut to 13/49 gearing)

DeCal Works
Custom Paris/Bercy Roczen Replica Graphics

Dunlop
120/80-19 MX33 Rear Tire
80/100-21 MX33 Front Tire

Acerbis
Full Plastic Body Kit

Hinson
Clutch Basket, Clutch Plates

ETS
USMX18 Race Fuel

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[JKrause]

That's a sweet looking bike. I think it's a great choice of plastic colors combined with the graphics.

[garrett]

reminds me of Hunters military appreciation bike, looks sweet

[jonruger]

Just sent my 23 engine to XPR for cam and head work can’t wait to get it back.

[michellatour]

I'm usually not a fan of black plastics but in this case (with graphics and retaining the red fenders) it looks very good.

[NickW]

Would be nice if u showed how that clutch hose was routed

[tirom]

That is a beautiful bike. I almost bought a Honda, but the twitchiness at high speed led me to the Kawi instead. Hard to beat the looks of a Honda though. Thanks for bike build. Really enjoy these. Keep it up.

[troyhubbard]

I don't think it matters how many videos you do, Keefer doesn't like Hondas. Lol. Really hoping they go for more stability and comfort in 2025.