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Honda CRF50F specifications

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The CRF50F is a first bike for a young child. Total Motorcycle calls it ideal for the next generation of riders, with an extra-low 21.6 in seat and a narrow 4.3-inch CRF-style seat and slim tank that give a broad range of young riders comfort and mobility. With the automatic clutch and low seat, riders can focus on the basics, and parents can adjust the throttle limiter to keep speed down at first.

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Honda CRF50F

Honda CRF50F
Specification	Value
Model year	2027
Class	Youth trail
Engine	49cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement	49cc
Bore x stroke	39.0x41.4 mm
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Fuel system	11mm piston-valve carburetor
Transmission	Three-speed with automatic clutch
Final drive	#420 chain; 14T/37T
Front suspension	22mm inverted fork
Front suspension travel	3.8 in
Rear suspension	Single-shock
Rear suspension travel	2.8 in
Front brake	81mm drum
Front tire	2.50-10
Rear tire	2.50-10
Seat height	21.6 in
Wet weight (curb)	111 lb
Wheelbase	36.0 in
Rake (caster angle)	25.0°
Trail	1.3 in
Fuel capacity	0.7 gal
Ground clearance	6.0 in
Starting MSRP	$1,899
Valve train	SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Warranty	Transferable, six-month included, limited warranty
Destination charge	$300

Who the CRF50F fits

The bike carries the components of a bigger machine, an inverted fork and single-shock rear, so it rides like one.

Running costs and outgrowing it

The CRF110F, with a bigger frame and the same automatic-clutch idea, is the natural next step.

CRF50F against the TT-R50E, DR-Z50 and CRF110F

Yamaha's TT-R50E is the same $1,899 but weighs 128 lb, and Suzuki's DR-Z50 costs $2,599 at 119 lb. Honda's CRF50F is the lightest of the three at 111 lb. Honda's own CRF110F, at $2,799 and 169 lb, is the model a child moves up to.

Honda CRF50F — specification reference

Honda’s CRF50F specification lists 10-inch wheels at both ends, 80 mm drum brakes and a three-speed automatic-clutch transmission. The 21.6-inch seat and 111 lb curb weight describe the fit and mass; they do not determine a child’s readiness. Honda US model specification.

Honda · Youth trail

The 2027 Honda CRF50F is a 49cc air-cooled four-stroke kids' dirt bike with a three-speed automatic clutch, an adjustable throttle limiter and a keyed ignition. It is built as a first motorcycle for a young child, and it has real motorcycle components: an inverted fork and a single-shock rear suspension. Honda states it is not available in California.

Who the CRF50F fits.

The CRF50F is a first bike for a young child. Total Motorcycle calls it ideal for the next generation of riders, with an extra-low 21.6 in seat and a narrow 4.3-inch CRF-style seat and slim tank that give a broad range of young riders comfort and mobility.

With the automatic clutch and low seat, riders can focus on the basics, and parents can adjust the throttle limiter to keep speed down at first. The bike carries the components of a bigger machine, an inverted fork and single-shock rear, so it rides like one.

Running costs and outgrowing it

The CRF50F is cheap to keep. Its air-cooled 49cc engine has no coolant or brake fluid to service, and an owner-data page at Motoryk estimates about 2.6 hp and a top speed near 55 km/h (34 mph). Motoryk lists drum brakes at both ends and 12-inch wheels. The CRF110F, with a bigger frame and the same automatic-clutch idea, is the natural next step.

What parents and used buyers report on the CRF50F.

The CRF50F is easy for a beginner and holds its value. Motoryk quotes an owner who put two kids through their paces on it and calls the automatic clutch with the gentle three-speed sequential box genuinely brilliant for beginners, and says used CRF50Fs hold their value exceptionally well, often selling for 60 to 80 percent of retail after years of use.

It lists carburetor clogging from old fuel as a minor issue, with hard starting or rough idle, and worn valve clearances causing weak compression as a moderate one, and notes that Honda does not officially publish power or torque figures.

Total Motorcycle adds a 0.7 gal tank, a training-wheel-compatible layout at some dealers, and that because there is no clutch lever, new riders do not have to worry about stalling. Frequent short service intervals, common to small engines, are the price of the low running cost.

CRF50F against the TT-R50E, DR-Z50 and CRF110F.

Yamaha's TT-R50E is the same $1,899 but weighs 128 lb, and Suzuki's DR-Z50 costs $2,599 at 119 lb. Honda's CRF50F is the lightest of the three at 111 lb. Honda's own CRF110F, at $2,799 and 169 lb, is the model a child moves up to.

Model-year range: 2026–2027
Compared editions: 2
Specification entries: 24
Entries that differ: 5

Engine Type: 50cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke; 49cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke.

2027 Honda CRF50F questions

What age is the Honda CRF50F for?

The manufacturer’s age label and supervision instructions apply before the fit check. It has a 21.6 in seat and weighs 111 lb, and Total Motorcycle calls it ideal for young new riders. Reaching the ground is only one check; the rider must meet the age instructions and be able to operate every control under the required supervision.

Does the CRF50F have a throttle limiter?

Yes. Honda lists an adjustable throttle limiter and a keyed ignition, so a parent can keep the speed down and stop the bike from being started by another child.