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positions for rebound ( from the eight of the previous iteration ) and six for high and lowspeed compression ( from 12 ). Oil volume increases 1cc to 422cc . Over on the cross-country machine , the changes are just as nuanced .
CRF450RX For 22MY the RX ’ s chassis is unchanged aside from internal adjustments to the front and rear Showa suspension . The aim for the 22MY evolution is to deliver noticeably improved ‘ hold up ’ – raising the compression damping ride height of the stroke front and rear in use – optimising balance between the front and rear of the machine . All suspension settings are specific to the CRF450RX , given the wider variety of terrain and conditions the bike will cover compared to the pure MX machine . Like the R model , the RX uses the same Showa 49mm USD coil spring AG2 fork . For 2022 , the RX also gets the low-speed shimstack e-valved for firmer settings for both compression and rebound damping , as well as the same drop in oil volume . The adjustment settings have also been altered , with there now being 13 adjustment positions ( rather than 14 ) for rebound , with 14 for compression . Out back the Showa MKE AF2 rear shock ’ s low-mid- and high-speed shim stack has also been altered . There are now 13 adjustment positions for rebound ( from the 10 of the previous iteration ) and seven for low-speed compression .
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