Honda's all-new 2009 CRF450R Motocrosser gets fuel injection

- New lightweight, batteryless fuel injection/ignition system delivers enhanced performance, a wider, higher power range and improved power delivery, as well as kick-start capability.

- New fuel injection indicator integrated with engine stop switch shows pre-race conditions of the fuel injection system for Motocross racers. The concept of an indicator for a pre-ride check is a first for motocross. (Honda first!)

- New fuel injection system features automatic settings that deliver the same engine character and driveability in differing altitudes.

- Improved fuel consumption enables tank capacity to be decreased (by 1.5L), thus facilitating more weight savings.

- New cam link type decompressor reduces weight by integrating decompressor and camshaft.

- New thin-walled crank case casting reduces wall thickness to 2.0mm and achieves a weight reduction of 200g. (Honda first!)

- New plastic fuel pump module attached to bottom face of plastic fuel tank responds directly to fuel pressure and is placed to concentrate mass on motorcycle’s centre of gravity. (Honda first!)

- Rev limit increased 180 rpm.

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