Christini AWD 450 DS Thread

[Bike Nomad]

I've been waiting to see something like this for awhile.

http://http://christini.com/christiniawd450ds.php


The link below is for news of their military version. Does anyone know for sure the engine they are using for that one? I remember reading awhile back there is a military requirement to move towards all engines running on diesel? They refer to it as a 450, so I'm inclined to believe it is their regular gasoline engine?

http://http://christini.com/news.php...6&s=news&off=0

Now if they just put a 650 Rotax engine in it and make an Adventure model--I'd dance a jig!

[Happy Seal]

I heard it's a Chinese made Honda engine, hence the price.

[PeteN95]

I believe it is a Korean made Honda engine (Kymco or Hyosung?)? I am waiting for my dirt version and am trying to be patient!?

[Matified]

Originally Posted by PeteN95

I believe it is a Korean made Honda engine (Kymco or Hyosung?)? I am waiting for my dirt version and am trying to be patient!?

Not Korean, China, been there seen that

.http://www.asiawing.com/english/lx450x.html

[threadkiller]

The two I've seen had Honda motors.

[Matified]

Originally Posted by threadkiller

The two I've seen had Honda motors.

Christini does conversions on almost and bike, but the bike shown above is the "Christini" bike and the base bike is made in China. Based on a reproduction of the 2006-08 CRF450x

[Bike Nomad]

Originally Posted by Matified

Christini does conversions on almost and bike, but the bike shown above is the "Christini" bike and the base bike is made in China. Based on a reproduction of the 2006-08 CRF450x

You're right about it being one of the new Christini branded bikes. I wish you were correct that they convert almost any bike. Christini offers the frame kits for the following...

Conversions are currently available for the following:
KTM off-road 250/300 XC and XCW
KTM 450/530 XCRW and EXCR
Honda CRF250X
Honda CRF250R
Honda CRF450X

That's it.

Plus there is an inmate on here that is a machinist and managed to convert a frame kit to work on a KTM Adventure 950--although he has only made one, even though people are lined up to buy if he started production. Personally I'd give an awful lot to get a Chrisitni conversion on a KTM 690 Enduro R or a BMW X-Challenge. I'm hoping Chrisitini will eventually offer a 650 class dual sport. It could be the best dirt biased dual sport bike/adventure bike ever made if it is designed right.

[threadkiller]

Originally Posted by Matified

Christini does conversions on almost and bike, but the bike shown above is the "Christini" bike and the base bike is made in China. Based on a reproduction of the 2006-08 CRF450x

So? The two I saw were at the TN Knockout Enduro last year. They were brought there by the Christini factory team. And they had Honda motors.

Are you saying that somehow the bikes I've seen with my own two eyes didn't have Honda motors?

[PeteN95]

So anybody out there got their bike yet or even seen one?? I am supposed to see mine today or the next couple days depending on how long it takes the truck to get across the country.

[Bike Nomad]

Originally Posted by PeteN95

So anybody out there got their bike yet or even seen one?? I am supposed to see mine today or the next couple days depending on how long it takes the truck to get across the country.

Congratulations on your new bike! I've been waiting for someone to post up that they had pulled the trigger on one. I'm looking forward to hearing your first impressions once you've had a spin on it.

[rudyunknown]

just saw the website, its based out of philly, first time ever something is close to home :)

[PeteN95]

Ok, picked it up yesterday. Here is a crappy phone pic.



I haven't ridden it yet, but am pretty impressed so far. A lot of CRF450X parts will fit, such as the Rekluse clutch and hand brake I will be installing, brake pads, bodywork, and the Supermoto wheels, although I need to get another front hub with the one way clutch and drive mechanism laced up to my wheel.

I was pleasently surprised that the suspension doesn't have the usual 150lb rider settings?! In fact, it seems about right for my 200+lb weight. The Paioli forks are also very cool, with a pre-load adjuster normally only found on street bikes. It also came with tapered pars and adjustable bar mounts similar to KTMs. I will report back after a ride.

[Matified]

Originally Posted by PeteN95

Ok, picked it up yesterday. Here is a crappy phone pic.



I haven't ridden it yet, but am pretty impressed so far. A lot of CRF450X parts will fit, such as the Rekluse clutch and hand brake I will be installing, brake pads, bodywork, and the Supermoto wheels, although I need to get another front hub with the one way clutch and drive mechanism laced up to my wheel.

I was pleasently surprised that the suspension doesn't have the usual 150lb rider settings?! In fact, it seems about right for my 200+lb weight. The Paioli forks are also very cool, with a pre-load adjuster normally only found on street bikes. It also came with tapered pars and adjustable bar mounts similar to KTMs. I will report back after a ride.

Nice , I want one of those in a more offroad version, would like to see how MX tracks would be in awd.

[Bike Nomad]

Originally Posted by Matified

Nice , I want one of those in a more offroad version, would like to see how MX tracks would be in awd.

They do offer the off road only version http://www.christini.com/bikes/christini-awd-450 . MRSP of $6895.00

[PeteN95]

There is a reason the AMA outlawed AWD in MX and flat track!! Also, the never ending gyro effect of the front wheel in the air during wheelies means they go forever..........