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Honda CRF50F 2008

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2008 Honda CRF50F

49cc

4-stroke

110lb

Curb weight

21.6in

Seat height

3.8in

Front travel

3spd

Gearbox

2008 Honda CRF50F overview

Where it rides
  • Street
  • Trail
  • Woods
  • Rocks
  • Desert
  • Track

The 2008 Honda CRF50F is Honda's smallest dirt bike, a trail bike for young children learning to ride. It has an air-cooled 49cc four-stroke single with an SOHC two-valve head and a carburetor, a kickstarter, and a three-speed gearbox with an automatic clutch, so there is no clutch lever. A steel frame carries an inverted fork with 3.8 in of travel, a single rear shock with 2.8 in, and drum brakes front and rear, on 10-inch wheels. The seat is 21.6 in high, it weighs 110 lb ready to ride, and a throttle limiter lets a parent cap its speed.

Who it's for

Young children on their first motorcycle: the seat is just 21.6 in high, the automatic clutch means there is no clutch lever to learn, and the adjustable throttle limiter lets a parent cap the speed while a new rider learns. Honda's weight limit is 88 lb (40 kg), including the rider and any accessories. It is for off-road use only, carries one rider, and has no lights.

Quick facts

  • The 2008 Honda CRF50F has a 49cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 3-speed gearbox and kick start.
  • The 2008 CRF50F weighs 110 lb ready to ride and has a 21.6 in seat height.
  • The 2008 CRF50F runs 2.50-10 33J front and 2.50-10 33J rear tires.
  • The 2008 CRF50F takes 0.63 US qt (0.6 L) of 10W-30 engine oil.
  • The 2008 CRF50F listed at $1,349 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

2008 Honda CRF50F photos

2008 Honda CRF50F specifications

Engine

Displacement
49cc
Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel system
Carburetor
Bore × stroke
39 × 41.4 mm
Compression
10.0:1
Cooling
Air
Configuration
Single-cylinder
Valve train
SOHC
Valves
2
Engine oil
0.63 US qt (0.6 L)
Oil type
10W-30

Clutch

Type
Centrifugal
Assist
Auto

Drivetrain

Starting
Kick
Transmission
3-speed
Chain size
420
Front sprocket
14T
Rear sprocket
37T

Dimensions

Seat height
21.6″
Ground clearance
5.8″
Wheelbase
35.9″
Width
22.9″
Height
30.5″
Length
51.3″
Curb weight
110 lb
Fuel capacity
0.69 gal

Price & warranty

Colors
Red
Warranty
6 months · transferable limited warranty

Equipment

Spark arrester
Standard
Ignition key
Standard
Throttle limiter
Standard
Lights
Not fitted

Frame & steering

Frame material
Steel
Rake
25°
Trail
1.3″

Suspension

Front
Inverted telescopic fork
Front travel
3.8″
Rear
Single shock
Rear travel
2.8″

Wheels & tires

Front wheel
10″
Rear wheel
10″
Front tire
2.50-10 33J
Rear tire
2.50-10 33J

Stock features

Street legal (US)
No

Parts that fit the 2008 Honda CRF50F

Exact parts for this bike. Tap one to see every store selling it, cheapest first.

Maintenance

Oil, filters, spark plug and drive parts you replace as you ride.

Tires

Stock sizes, from the maker's manual.

Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Nov 2, 2026. A store that doesn't list its shipping shows an estimate (~): what it charges on its other parts, or what paid shipping on this part typically costs. Prices change, so confirm at the store before you buy.

2008 Honda CRF50F vs 2007

Of the specs below, the 2008 Honda CRF50F holds 0.1 gal less fuel, compared with the 2007 model.

Spec20072008Changed
MSRP$1,349Same
Displacement49ccSame
Curb weight110 lbSame
Seat height21.6 inSame
Front travel3.8 inSame
Rear travel2.8 inSame
Fuel0.79 gal0.69 galChanged
Gearbox3-speedSame
Front tire2.50-10 33JSame
Rear tire2.50-10 33JSame

Honda CRF50F FAQ

  1. What engine does the 2008 Honda CRF50F have?

    An air-cooled 49cc single-cylinder four-stroke with an SOHC two-valve head and a carburetor, started by kickstarter, with a three-speed gearbox.

  2. Does the 2008 Honda CRF50F have a clutch lever?

    No. It has an automatic centrifugal clutch: the rider shifts the three gears with the foot lever, with no clutch lever to work.

  3. What is the seat height of the 2008 Honda CRF50F?

    21.6 in.

  4. How much does the 2008 Honda CRF50F weigh?

    Honda lists a curb weight of 110 lb, ready to ride with a full tank.

  5. What is the weight limit of the 2008 Honda CRF50F?

    88 lb (40 kg), including the rider and any accessories.

  6. Can a parent limit the speed of the 2008 Honda CRF50F?

    Yes. It has an adjustable throttle limiter that restricts top speed, and Honda's manual says to use it, with the bike in first gear, until a young rider is familiar with operating the motorcycle.

  7. How much suspension travel does the 2008 Honda CRF50F have?

    3.8 in at the front and 2.8 in at the rear.

  8. How much fuel does the 2008 Honda CRF50F hold?

    0.69 US gal (2.6 L), including the reserve.

  9. What oil does the 2008 Honda CRF50F take?

    SAE 10W-30 motorcycle oil, 0.63 US qt (0.6 L) after draining.

  10. Is the 2008 Honda CRF50F street legal?

    No. It is for off-road use only and has no lights.

  11. What was the MSRP of the 2008 Honda CRF50F?

    $1,349.

  12. What size tires does the 2008 Honda CRF50F use?

    2.50-10 33J front and 2.50-10 33J rear.

  13. What chain and sprockets does the 2008 Honda CRF50F use?

    A 420 chain on a 14-tooth front and 37-tooth rear sprocket.

  14. Is the 2008 Honda CRF50F different from the 2007 model?

    Yes. Among the main specs, the 2008 Honda CRF50F holds 0.1 gal less fuel, compared with the 2007 model.

Other Honda CRF50F model years

Specs from Honda's owner's and service manuals and Honda's website. Updated .