The 2025 Honda CRF50F is an entry-level dirt bike designed for young riders and beginners. Known for its lightweight 50cc four-stroke engine and compact dimensions, it offers an accessible platform for learning fundamental riding skills. Its low seat height and manageable power delivery make it ideal for children transitioning from training wheels to off-road motorcycling.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail30%
Cornering15%
City riding5%
Daily riding5%
Touring2%
Two-up0%
Track5%
Best for
Its purpose is supervised backyard and trail introduction to motorcycling, with an automatic clutch and tiny 49.5cc engine to keep speeds very low and safe.
Built for
It's a friendly, forgiving little machine with a 3-speed automatic-clutch gearbox and drum brakes designed to build confidence rather than deliver performance.
Not ideal for
This is not for anyone seeking real speed, distance capability, or a bike that fits an adult-sized rider.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
49.0 ccm
Power
5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
Torque
3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m) @ 3500 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1082 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
39.0 x 41.4 mm
Compression
10.0:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric
Ignition
CDI
Valves per cylinder
2
Transmission
Gearbox
3-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Automatic
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
914 mm
Overall length
1298 mm
Overall width
571 mm
Overall height
775 mm
Seat height
548 mm
Dry weight
49.9 kg
Wet weight
50.4 kg
Fuel capacity
2.70 litres
Ground clearance
152 mm
Reserve fuel capacity
0.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel
Front suspension
Inverted telescopic fork, 22mm
Rear suspension
Single shock
Front wheel travel
97 mm
Rear wheel travel
71 mm
Rake (fork angle)
25.0°
Trail
32 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes diameter
80 mm
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tyre
2.50-10
Rear tyre
2.50-10
Other
Color options
Red/blue/white, White/pink
Comments
Model id: CRF50F. Adjustable throttle limiter.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted
Specification
2004
2010
2016
2021
2025
2027
Capacity
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
Dry weight
47 kg
47 kg
47 kg
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50 kg
50 kg
Seat height
549 mm
549 mm
549 mm
549 mm
548 mm
549 mm
Fuel capacity
3 L
2.6 L
3 L
2.7 L
2.7 L
2.7 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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