Honda CRF125F 2015
Trail
125cc
4-stroke
192lb
Curb weight
28.9in
Seat height
5.5in
Front travel
4spd
Gearbox
2015 Honda CRF125F overview
The 2015 Honda CRF125F is the standard-size version of Honda's midsize trail bike; the CRF125F Big Wheel is the taller one, with 19- and 16-inch wheels and a 30.9-inch seat. It has a carbureted, air-cooled 125cc single with a SOHC two-valve head, electric start with a backup kickstarter, and a four-speed gearbox with a manual clutch. It has a 31 mm fork, Pro-Link rear suspension, a 220 mm front disc and a 95 mm rear drum brake, on 17-inch front and 14-inch rear wheels. Mechanically the 2015 is the same as the 2014, when this model was introduced.
Who it's for
New riders, younger riders and smaller adults who want a trail bike with a manual clutch and a low 28.9-inch seat for recreational off-road riding. Taller riders may fit the CRF125F Big Wheel better. It is for off-road use only, carries one rider, and has no lights.
Quick facts
- The 2015 Honda CRF125F has a 125cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 4-speed gearbox and electric and kick start.
- The 2015 CRF125F weighs 192 lb ready to ride and has a 28.9 in seat height.
- The 2015 CRF125F runs 70/100-17 front and 90/100-14 rear tires.
- The 2015 CRF125F takes 1.0 US qt (0.9 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 600 mi or 6 months.
- The 2015 CRF125F lists at $2,799 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.
2015 Honda CRF125F specifications
Engine
- Displacement
- 125cc
- Stroke
- 4-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Bore × stroke
- 52.4 × 57.9 mm
- Compression
- 9.0:1
- Cooling
- Air
- Configuration
- Single-cylinder
- Valve train
- SOHC
- Valves
- 2
- Engine oil
- 1.0 US qt (0.9 L)
- Oil type
- 10W-30
Clutch
- Actuation
- Cable
Drivetrain
- Starting
- Electric and kick
- Transmission
- 4-speed
- Chain size
- 428
- Front sprocket
- 13T
- Rear sprocket
- 46T
Dimensions
- Seat height
- 28.9″
- Ground clearance
- 8.5″
- Wheelbase
- 48″
- Width
- 29.1″
- Height
- 39.8″
- Length
- 69.7″
- Curb weight
- 192 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 1.14 gal
Price & warranty
- Destination charge
- $125
- Colors
- Red
- Warranty
- 6 months · transferable, limited warranty
Equipment
- Spark arrester
- Standard
- Ignition key
- Standard
- Lights
- Not fitted
Frame & steering
- Rake
- 27.5°
- Trail
- 3.2″
Suspension
- Front
- 31 mm telescopic fork
- Front travel
- 5.5″
- Rear
- Pro-Link single shock
- Rear travel
- 4.5″
Wheels & tires
- Front wheel
- 17″
- Rear wheel
- 14″
- Front tire
- 70/100-17M/C 40M
- Rear tire
- 90/100-14M/C 49M
Brakes
- Front disc
- 220 mm
Stock features
- Street legal (US)
- No
Battery / electrical
- Battery
- Yes
- OEM battery
- YTX4L-BS
- Chemistry
- Lead acid
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 3 Ah
2015 Honda CRF125F maintenance
From the maker's manuals. Tap a row to see the manual page.
Service intervals
- Change engine oil
- Every 600 mi or 6 months
- Clean air filter
- Every 600 mi or 6 months
- Inspect spark plug
- Every 600 mi or 6 months
- Change engine oil (first time)
- After 100 mi or 1 month
Spark plug
- Spark plug
- CPR6EA-9
- Plug gap
- 0.031 – 0.035 in (0.8 – 0.9 mm)
Torque specs
- Oil drain bolt
- 18 ft‑lb (24 N·m, 2.4 kgf·m)
- Front axle nut
- 46 ft‑lb (62 N·m, 6.3 kgf·m)
- Rear axle nut
- 46 ft‑lb (62 N·m, 6.3 kgf·m)
2015 Honda CRF125F vs 2014
None of the specs below changed from the 2014 model.
| Spec | 2014 | 2015 | Changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2,799 | Same | |
| Displacement | 125cc | Same | |
| Curb weight | 192 lb | Same | |
| Seat height | 28.9 in | Same | |
| Front travel | 5.5 in | Same | |
| Rear travel | 4.5 in | Same | |
| Fuel | 1.14 gal | Same | |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | Same | |
| Front tire | 70/100-17M/C 40M | Same | |
| Rear tire | 90/100-14M/C 49M | Same |
Honda CRF125F FAQ
What engine does the 2015 Honda CRF125F have?
A carbureted, air-cooled 125cc single-cylinder four-stroke with a SOHC two-valve head, electric start with a backup kickstarter, and a four-speed gearbox with a manual clutch.
How is the 2015 Honda CRF125F different from the CRF125F Big Wheel?
The Big Wheel has 19- and 16-inch wheels (this one has 17 and 14), longer suspension travel, lower gearing (a 49-tooth rear sprocket; 46 here), a 30.9-inch seat (28.9 in here) and 10.4 in of ground clearance (8.5 in here). The engine is the same.
What is the seat height of the 2015 Honda CRF125F?
28.9 in.
How much does the 2015 Honda CRF125F weigh?
Honda lists a curb weight of 192 lb, ready to ride with a full tank.
What is the weight limit of the 2015 Honda CRF125F?
176 lb, including the rider and any accessories.
How much suspension travel does the 2015 Honda CRF125F have?
5.5 in at the front and 4.5 in at the rear.
How much fuel does the 2015 Honda CRF125F hold?
1.14 US gal (4.3 L), including a 0.24 US gal reserve on the fuel valve.
What oil does the 2015 Honda CRF125F take?
SAE 10W-30 motorcycle oil (JASO MA), 1.0 US qt (0.9 L) after draining.
What spark plug does the 2015 Honda CRF125F use?
An NGK CPR6EA-9, gapped 0.031–0.035 in (0.8–0.9 mm).
Is the 2015 Honda CRF125F street legal?
No. It is for off-road use only and has no lights.
What was the MSRP of the 2015 Honda CRF125F?
$2,799, plus a $125 destination charge.
What size tires does the 2015 Honda CRF125F use?
70/100-17 front and 90/100-14 rear.
What chain and sprockets does the 2015 Honda CRF125F use?
A 428 chain on a 13-tooth front and 46-tooth rear sprocket.
Is the 2015 Honda CRF125F different from the 2014 model?
None of the main specs changed from the 2014 model.
Other Honda CRF125F model years
Specs from Honda's owner's manual and Honda's website. Updated .