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Track: MSC Wiesenbach

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Honda CRF450R 2009 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, MSC Wiesenbach

Set this first

Most important change

Fork: Rebound

Stock value
8 clicks
Recommended
10 clicks
Change
2 clicks softer than stock

clicks out from fully closed

Reason: condition MSC Wiesenbach

How to test it: Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

Key values

13 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Moderately documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • Honda CRF450R 2009 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook + Honda 2009 CRF450R specifications (2009)

Last reviewed: 30 Jul 2026

All recommended changes

In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.

  1. Fork: Rebound2 clicks softer than stock

    8 clicks10 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition MSC Wiesenbach

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  2. Fork: Compression2 clicks harder than stock

    13 clicks11 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition MSC Wiesenbach

    How to test it

    Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  3. Shock: Low-speed compression2 clicks harder than stock

    13 clicks11 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition MSC Wiesenbach

    How to test it

    Change Low-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  4. Shock: High-speed compression0.17 turns harder than stock

    1.17 turns1 turnclicks out from fully closed

    How to test it

    Change High-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  5. Shock: Rebound2 clicks softer than stock

    15 clicks17 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition MSC Wiesenbach

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  6. Tire: Front tire pressure0.05 bar more than stock

    1 bar1.05 bar

    Reason: condition MSC Wiesenbach

    How to test it

    Change Front tire pressure only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  7. Tire: Rear tire pressure0.05 bar more than stock

    1 bar1.05 bar

    Reason: condition MSC Wiesenbach

    How to test it

    Change Rear tire pressure only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

13 confirmed values
BrakeNissin Hydraulic Disc Brakes
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length116 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Aluminium Twin-Spar Frame (Honda MX 2007-2012)
ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkKYB 48 mm Twin-Chamber Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed11 clicks -2computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed10 clicks +2computed
Spring rate4.7 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockKYB Piggyback Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear100 mmOEM
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed1 turn -0.17computed
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed11 clicks -2computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed17 clicks +2computed
Spring rate52 N/mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireDunlop Geomax D742/D756
Front tire pressure1.05 bar (15.23 psi) +0.05computed
Rear tire pressure1.05 bar (15.23 psi) +0.05computed
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket13 teethOEM
Rear sprocket48 teethOEM

After the ride

Tested a change? Record what happened. LAISA stores it against this bike and this condition. The recommendation above does not adapt to it automatically yet.

About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the baseline for the Honda CRF450R 2009 at MSC Wiesenbach shifts 7 of 13 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Rebound 10 clicks (+2 vs OEM), Compression 11 clicks (-2 vs OEM). All values are computed from OEM defaults and your rider and condition factors.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

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Setups for this bike

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Reference setups

Verified factory and expert setups.
ReferenceOEM Factory Baseline - Honda CRF450R 2009AI
SandClayMudRaceTrainingHardpack
Compressionclicks out from fully closed13 clicks
Reboundclicks out from fully closed8 clicks
Spring rate4.5 N/mm
Front sprocket13 teeth
Rear sprocket48 teeth
Sagloaded, rider in gear100 mm
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed1.5 clicks
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed11 clicks
Reboundclicks out from fully closed14 clicks
Spring rate53 N/mm
Compoundmedium
Front tire pressure1 bar
Rear tire pressure1 bar

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Frequently asked questions

How much race sag for the Honda CRF450R 2009?

As a starting point, 100 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure is recommended for the Honda CRF450R 2009?

As a starting point: 1.05 bar front, 1.05 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Honda CRF450R 2009 run?

As a starting point, 13 teeth front / 48 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.

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