HONDA CRF50F (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the Japanese moto maker released the Honda CRF50F, one of the world's favorite starter motorcycles designed to bring kids in contact with the two-wheeled universe. In addition, it packed a beginner-friendly semi-automatic transmission and the new CR-inspired styling for a genuine Team Honda feel. It was sold with an MSRP of $1,250.

The Honda CRF50F was a small-displacement off-road motorcycle that debuted in 2004. It was the smallest in the series, featuring a three-speed semi-automatic transmission, great handling, and a punchy engine.

The 2005 CRF50F was in its second production year and packed the same visual, technical, and performance specifications as the previous one without any modifications whatsoever. Also, the bike was available only in red with a blacked-out exhaust system and a white silencer cover.

As for the visual department, the small motorcycle packed features, such as wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires, side panels with CR-styling, a single seat, a single blacked-out exhaust system with a silencer mounted high on the right-hand side, and a high-mounted front fender.

It was built around a high-tensile steel frame that housed the suspension system. The front end was handled by an inverted telescopic fork with 89 mm of travel, while the rear was controlled by a steel swingarm clamped to a single shock with 71 mm of travel.

Regarding power, the 2005 Honda CRF50F packed a 49cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by a single 13 mm piston-valve carburetor and assisted by a three-speed semi-automatic transmission linked to the rear end via a final chain drive.