2013 Trx450r

[B.C.#11TRX400EX]

Honda just released the new 2013 CRF450R, CRF250L and everybody else is releasing there 2013 line-up, but when is Honda gonna release the 2013 TRX450R? Are they at least going to change things on it? or just keep changing the colors and really nothin new? Does anybody know anythin?

[Rohr397]

There are all kinds of rumors about a new trx450r but the same rumors have been floating around since 2010... Ill believe it when I see it.

Honestly they gotta do something to stay competitive but it doesn't seem like its much of a priority to Honda. You've got a 2013 Ds450 that comes stock with Fox Floats, ITP quadcross tires, full netted nerf bars, oversized handlebars and Beadlock rims. There's no way that the current Trx450r is gonna be able to compete with that. It'd be way more expensive to get a Trx450r to the same level as that Can-Am. And who knows what the others will have in store for 2013?

It's hard to tell, this year is really going to be a turning point for the sport quad market and Honda needs to put an updated 450r out. At the same time the fact they didn't even release a 450r between 2009 and 2012 makes me think they might not do it. I hope they do something but my gut tells me they won't.

[B.C.#11TRX400EX]

I agree, but they could of been testing or whatever on the new machine in that time to make it perfect, but I think they should do somethin because it needs a new version

[Rohr397]

Oh I don't disagree, Joe Byrd and several other Honda riders have said the quad exists. It's just a matter of how long Honda chooses to wait before they release it.

[B.C.#11TRX400EX]

Yup, I bet when they do tho the price will be pretty expensive if it has a lot of new stuff on it haha

[desratt]

ooo g0d not another one of these threads

[Rohr397]

Originally posted by desratt
ooo g0d not another one of these threads

Lol it's every year I swear! See if Honda would release a new 450r this discussion wouldn't be happening!

[Lynch01ex]

go to nationals and see how many people are on a honda. if i were them wouldnt change a thing

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by Lynch01ex
go to nationals and see how many people are on a honda. if i were them wouldnt change a thing

Yeah but the only thing stock on the hondas they are riding is the plastics, frame and engine cases.

A stock honda is useless for MX. The LTRs, KTMs and DS's rip right out of the box.

[Rohr397]

^Exactly. I love Honda's but when I can afford to get back on a 450 it won't be a Trx (unless they update the 450r this year). I can't afford to build a Trx450r up, so I'm gonna buy a Ds with Fox Floats stock for a little extra and on top of that enjoy the amazing factory support for all amateur riders who purchase and race a new Ds.

I don't want to stop riding Honda's but I don't have 15,000 to drop on a full blown race quad and neither do most the amateurs I know. I don't have the family support or anything like that to go do this, I've got a $9 an hour job and starting at the end of this year I'll have the privilege of financing to get me off my 12 year old trusty steed.