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Honda CRF125F specifications

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The standard version has a 29.1 in seat and 17-inch and 14-inch wheels. The braking is a hydraulic front disc with a 220mm rotor and a 95mm rear drum.

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Honda CRF125F

Honda CRF125F
Specification	Value
Model year	2027
Class	Trail
Engine	125cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement	125cc
Bore x stroke	52.4x57.9 mm
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Fuel system	Programmed Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI); 22mm throttle body
Transmission	Four-speed
Final drive	Chain; 13T/46T
Front suspension	31mm fork
Front suspension travel	5.9 in
Rear suspension	Pro-Link single-shock
Rear suspension travel	5.5 in
Front brake	Single 220mm disc
Front tire	70/100-17
Rear tire	90/100-14
Seat height	29.1 in
Wet weight (curb)	194 lb
Wheelbase	48.0 in
Rake (caster angle)	27.5°
Trail	3.2 in
Fuel capacity	1.0 gal
Ground clearance	8.3 in
Starting MSRP	$3,599
Valve train	SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Warranty	Transferable, six-month included, limited warranty
Destination charge	$300
Rear brake	95mm drum

Model history and keeping a CRF125F healthy

The CRF125F has been around since 2014, when it replaced the CRF80F and CRF100F. Total Motorcycle says popular enhancements arrived for 2019: electronic fuel injection, updates to the frame and bodywork, and more suspension travel. The bike has a 1-gallon steel fuel tank with an integrated pump and filter.

MotoSport recommends regular oil-level checks, replacing suspension seals as needed and keeping a maintenance log to track service intervals, and links hesitation to a dirty air filter or fuel-system problems.

CRF125F against the TT-R125LE and KLX140R

In a DirtBikes.com comparison, the CRF125F and Yamaha's TT-R125LE both offered confidence-inspiring, linear power, and smaller riders liked the Honda's slightly shorter seat over the Yamaha's 31.7 in. Kawasaki's KLX140R is the bigger bike, at 144cc and 205 lb, with a 30.7 in seat and a $3,799 price.

Honda CRF125F — specification reference

The CRF125F fits a young rider who is ready for a clutch lever. Total Motorcycle calls it a midpoint in Honda's CRF trail lineup, versatile and confidence-inspiring, with user-friendly power, legendary Honda reliability and a big-bike-style manual clutch. The bike has been offered since 2014 in two sizes, a standard version and a Big Wheel version for larger riders.

Model-year range: 2026–2027
Compared editions: 2
Specification entries: 24
Entries that differ: 0

2027 Honda CRF125F questions

What is the difference between the Honda CRF125F and the Big Wheel version?

Honda offers the CRF125F in two sizes, a standard version and a Big Wheel version for larger riders with bigger-diameter wheels. The standard bike has 17-inch and 14-inch wheels and a 29.1 in seat, and the Big Wheel costs $400 more.

Is the CRF125F a good bike for a first manual clutch?

Yes. Total Motorcycle describes user-friendly power, Honda reliability and a big-bike-style manual clutch, which makes it a natural step up from an automatic-clutch bike like the CRF110F.

The 2027 Honda CRF125F is a 125cc air-cooled, fuel-injected trail bike with a four-speed manual clutch, Pro-Link rear suspension and a front disc brake. It is the middle of Honda's CRF trail lineup, made for a child or small adult learning a manual clutch. Reviewers call it reliable and user-friendly, and it is the bike that follows the CRF110F.

The bike has few known faults, and most reports are about size. MotoSport calls it known for reliability and user-friendly handling, with occasional reports of stalling or hesitation when accelerating. Riders also complain that the suspension is soft for larger or more aggressive riders, on bumpy ground or over jumps, so a heavier teenager should expect to outgrow it.