HONDA CRF80F (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, Honda released the Honda CRF80F, a small-displacement, off-road motocross machine created for young riders who wanted to take the motocross segment to the next level. It was in its third consecutive production year and sold at an MSRP of $2,000.

The Honda CRF was a series of four-stroke motocross motorcycles produced and marketed by Honda since 2000 to succeed the Honda CR series. The first of the series was the CRF450R, followed by the CRF250R.

The 2006 model year came in the same shape and form as previous ones, packing the same characteristics without any changes. Unlike the smaller 70 and 50cc models, which packed a three-speed semi-automatic transmission, the 80cc model featured a five-speed manual unit.

In the suspension department, the 2006 machine packed a 27 mm leading-axle Showa fork on the front with 140 mm wheel travel and a Pro-Link swingarm with a single Showa shock absorber on the rear, providing 109 mm of travel.

For stopping power, the bike's wire-spoke wheels were fitted with an expandable drum braking unit both front and rear, offering optimum braking performance.

Regarding power, the 2006 Honda CRF80F had an 80cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted at its core. The engine was fed by a 20 mm piston-valve carburetor and assisted by a five-speed manual transmission linked to the rear wheel through a chain drive.