Honda CRF70F 2012
Trail
72cc
4-stroke
139lb
Curb weight
26.1in
Seat height
3.9in
Front travel
3spd
Gearbox
2012 Honda CRF70F overview
- Street—
- TrailTrail
- Woods—
- Rocks—
- Desert—
- Track—
The 2012 Honda CRF70F is Honda's youth trail bike, the step between the CRF50F and the bigger CRF-F models. It has a carbureted, air-cooled 72cc single with a SOHC two-valve head and a 13 mm carburetor, a kickstarter, and a three-speed gearbox with an automatic clutch, so there is no clutch lever. It has a 27 mm fork, a single rear shock and drum brakes front and rear, on 14-inch front and 12-inch rear spoked wheels. 2012 was its last year: the CRF110F replaced it for 2013. It came in red.
Who it's for
Young riders moving up from a smaller bike such as the CRF50F who aren't ready for a clutch lever: the automatic clutch and low 26.1-inch seat let them learn to shift at their own pace. It starts with a kickstarter only. Honda's weight limit is 132 lb, rider and gear included. It is for off-road use only, carries one rider, and has no lights.
Quick facts
- The 2012 Honda CRF70F has a 72cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 3-speed gearbox and kick start.
- The 2012 CRF70F weighs 139 lb ready to ride and has a 26.1 in seat height.
- The 2012 CRF70F runs 2.50-14 4PR front and 3.00-12 4PR rear tires.
- The 2012 CRF70F takes 0.63 US qt (0.6 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 600 mi or 6 months.
- The 2012 CRF70F listed at $1,960 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.
2012 Honda CRF70F photos
2012 Honda CRF70F specifications
Engine
- Displacement
- 72cc
- Stroke
- 4-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Bore × stroke
- 47 × 41.4 mm
- Compression
- 9.0:1
- 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
- 15T
- Rear sprocket
- 36T
Dimensions
- Seat height
- 26.1″
- Ground clearance
- 7″
- Wheelbase
- 41.9″
- Width
- 27.3″
- Height
- 34.8″
- Length
- 61.8″
- Curb weight
- 139 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 1.32 gal
Price & warranty
- Destination charge
- $115
- Colors
- Red
- Warranty
- 6 months · transferable limited warranty; extended warranty available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Equipment
- Spark arrester
- Standard
- Ignition key
- Standard
- Lights
- Not fitted
Frame & steering
- Architecture
- Central tube
- Rake
- 26.2°
- Trail
- 2.42″
Suspension
- Front
- 27 mm telescopic fork
- Front travel
- 3.9″
- Rear
- Single shock
- Rear travel
- 3.5″
Wheels & tires
- Front wheel
- 14″
- Rear wheel
- 12″
- Front tire
- 2.50-14 4PR
- Rear tire
- 3.00-12 4PR
Stock features
- Street legal (US)
- No
Battery / electrical
- Battery
- No
2012 Honda CRF70F 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
- NGK CR6HSA
- Plug gap
- 0.024 – 0.028 in (0.60 – 0.70 mm)
- Spark plug (alternative)
- DENSO U20FSR-U
- Spark plug (cold climate, below 41°F / 5°C)
- NGK CR5HSA
- Spark plug (cold climate, below 41°F / 5°C, alternative)
- DENSO U16FSR-U
- Spark plug (extended high-speed riding)
- NGK CR7HSA
- Spark plug (extended high-speed riding, alternative)
- DENSO U22FSR-U
Torque specs
- Oil drain bolt
- 18 ft‑lb (24 N·m, 2.5 kgf·m)
- Front axle
- 44 ft‑lb (59 N·m, 6.0 kgf·m)
- Rear axle
- 44 ft‑lb (59 N·m, 6.0 kgf·m)
Parts that fit the 2012 Honda CRF70F
Exact parts for this bike. Tap one to see every store selling it, cheapest first.
Maintenance
Oil, filters, spark plug, battery, brakes and drive parts you replace as you ride.
Engine oilMotul 7100 4T 10W-30from $30.10 · 5 storesTakes 0.63 US qt (0.6 L): buy one 1 L bottle
- Direct Cycle PartsCheapest$30.10 ↗$22.15 + $7.95 ship
- tmbrmoto.com$32.50 ↗$26.00 + $6.50 ship
- Perf-Moto$32.80 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: Our specs, from the maker's manual
Air filterTwin Air 150318 air filterfrom $25.65 · 9 stores
- eBay · motorcycleworksCheapest$25.65 ↗Free shipping
- MX Locker$27.91 ↗$18.16 + $9.75 ship
- SoCal Powersports$28.70 ↗$18.95 + $9.75 ship
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Fit from: Twin Air's fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CRF 70, 1997–2018
Spark plugNGK CR6HSAfrom $11.79 · 7 storesThe standard plug from the maker's manual
- Walmart · The D ZoneCheapest$11.79 ↗Free shipping
- MRP Motorsports$4.90 ↗+ shipping (others: ~$7.99)
- Keystone Cycle Parts$12.90 ↗$4.95 + $7.95 ship
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Fit from: Our specs, from the maker's manual
Front sprocketJT Sprockets 15-tooth steel sprocketfrom $11.72 · 2 stores15 teeth, the same as the bike came with from the factory. Some stores sell JT's self-cleaning version (part number ending SC): it fits the same.
Part number JTF1256.15: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CRF70 F-4,5,6,7,8,9,A,B,C, 2004–2012
Rear sprocketJT Sprockets 36-tooth steel sprocketfrom $23.33 · 3 stores36 teeth, the same as the bike came with from the factory. Some stores sell JT's self-cleaning version (part number ending SC): it fits the same.
- MX PowerPlayCheapest$23.33 ↗Free shipping
- Bob's Cycle Supply$25.77 ↗$17.78 + $7.99 ship
- MFG Supply$31.23 ↗$24.24 + $6.99 ship
Part number JTR1214.36: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CRF70 F-4,5,6,7,8,9,A,B,C, 2004–2012
ChainD.I.D 420 D chain, 90 linksfrom $170.57 · 1 store
JT lists 86 links for this bike (count yours to be sure); stores sell this chain at 90. Cut it to length with a chain breaker (any shop can do it): spare links are normal. D.I.D D: a standard 420 chain (D.I.D makes no sealed chain this small). If your manual names a heavy-duty chain (420DS3), that fits the same and lasts longer.
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Their listing: Honda CRF70 F-4,5,6,7,8,9,A,B,C, 2004–2012
No store sells these right now: Front tire (Dunlop Geomax MX34 2.50-14) and Rear tire (Dunlop Geomax MX34 3.00-12). They fit this bike; we'll list stores when we find one.
Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Nov 1, 2026. A store that doesn't list its shipping is placed as if it charged what the other stores do. Prices change, so confirm at the store before you buy.
2012 Honda CRF70F vs 2011
Of the specs below, only the price changed: it has a $61 higher MSRP than the 2011 model.
| Spec | 2011 | 2012 | Changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1,899 | $1,960 | New |
| Displacement | 72cc | Same | |
| Curb weight | 139 lb | Same | |
| Seat height | 26.1 in | Same | |
| Front travel | 3.9 in | Same | |
| Rear travel | 3.5 in | Same | |
| Fuel | 1.32 gal | Same | |
| Gearbox | 3-speed | Same | |
| Front tire | 2.50-14 4PR | Same | |
| Rear tire | 3.00-12 4PR | Same |
Honda CRF70F FAQ
What engine does the 2012 Honda CRF70F have?
A carbureted, air-cooled 72cc single-cylinder four-stroke with a SOHC two-valve head, kick start, and a three-speed gearbox.
Does the 2012 Honda CRF70F 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.
Does the 2012 Honda CRF70F have electric start?
No. It starts with a kickstarter only.
What is the seat height of the 2012 Honda CRF70F?
26.1 in.
How much does the 2012 Honda CRF70F weigh?
Honda lists a curb weight of 139 lb, ready to ride with a full tank.
What is the weight limit of the 2012 Honda CRF70F?
132 lb, including the rider and any accessories.
How much suspension travel does the 2012 Honda CRF70F have?
3.9 in at the front (fork stroke) and 3.5 in at the rear.
How much fuel does the 2012 Honda CRF70F hold?
1.32 US gal (5.0 L), including a 0.18 US gal (0.7 L) reserve on the fuel valve.
What oil does the 2012 Honda CRF70F take?
SAE 10W-30 motorcycle oil (JASO MA), 0.63 US qt (0.6 L) after draining.
What spark plug does the 2012 Honda CRF70F use?
An NGK CR6HSA (or DENSO U20FSR-U), gapped 0.024–0.028 in (0.60–0.70 mm).
Is the 2012 Honda CRF70F street legal?
No. It is for off-road use only and has no lights.
What was the MSRP of the 2012 Honda CRF70F?
$1,960, plus a $115 destination charge.
What size tires does the 2012 Honda CRF70F use?
2.50-14 4PR front and 3.00-12 4PR rear.
What chain and sprockets does the 2012 Honda CRF70F use?
A 420 chain on a 15-tooth front and 36-tooth rear sprocket.
Is the 2012 Honda CRF70F different from the 2011 model?
Yes. Among the main specs, only the price changed: it has a $61 higher MSRP than the 2011 model.
Other Honda CRF70F model years
Specs from Honda's owner's manual and Honda's website. Updated .