HONDA CRF80F (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Honda CRF80F, an entry-level, off-road, small-displacement motorcycle built for over 14 years. The bike was created for young riders who wanted to take the off-road world to the next level.

The Honda CRF was a series of four-stroke motocross motorcycles manufactured 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 2012 CRF80F remained unchanged over its production period, packing the same specifications as previous ones without any significant changes. It was sold at an MSRP of $2,470 and wore a red color scheme complemented by a white rear end.

The 2012 Honda CRF80F's heartbeat was set by an 80cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted at its core. A 20 mm piston-valve carburetor managed the engine, which was assisted by a five-speed manual transmission linked to the rear wheel through a chain drive.

It packed standard features such as wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires, a single seat, a high-mounted blacked-out exhaust system, a high-mounted front fender, and race-inspired side panels.

The bike's suspension system comprised 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, providing excellent riding characteristics.