The 2011 Honda CRF50F is an entry-level trail bike designed for young riders and beginners learning off-road riding fundamentals. Its compact 49cc air-cooled engine delivers manageable power with reliable four-stroke performance, while the simple three-speed transmission and lightweight frame make it forgiving and easy to control on varied terrain. This model is best known for its durability and low-maintenance design, making it an ideal choice for introducing new riders to dirt biking.
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)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1146 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
39.0 x 41.4 mm
Compression
10.0:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
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
549 mm
Dry weight
47.1 kg
Wet weight
49.9 kg
Fuel capacity
2.70 litres
Ground clearance
147 mm
Reserve fuel capacity
0.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel
Front suspension
Inverted telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Single-shock
Front wheel travel
89 mm
Rear wheel travel
71 mm
Rake (fork angle)
25.0°
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
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
2011
2016
2021
2027
Capacity
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
49 cc
Dry weight
47 kg
47 kg
47 kg
47 kg
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50 kg
Seat height
549 mm
549 mm
549 mm
549 mm
549 mm
549 mm
Fuel capacity
3 L
2.6 L
2.7 L
3 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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