HONDA CRF50F (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, Honda released the Honda CRF50F, a popular small-displacement motorcycle designed for the youngest among Honda's fans. It was rugged and reliable, packed with 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 $1,700.

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 2008 CRF50F was in its fifth consecutive 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.

Aesthetically, the motorcycle packed standard 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.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed an inverted telescopic fork with 89 mm of travel on the front and a steel swingarm clamped to a single shock with 71 mm of travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for power, the 2008 Honda CRF50F had installed a 49cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine under the fuel tank. It was assisted by a three-speed semi-automatic transmission linked to the rear end via a final chain drive.