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HondaXR70R’971997
HondaCRF70F’122012
HondaCRF50F’272027
Honda XR70R 1997
72CC
Honda CRF70F 2012
72CC
Honda CRF50F 2027
49CC
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XR70R ’97: Trail

CRF70F ’12: Trail

CRF50F ’27: Trail

Terrain
Key numbers
Displacement
72 cc
72 cc
49 cc
Weight
139 lb
139 lb
111 lbWin
Seat height
25.5 in
26.1 in
21.6 in
Ground clearance
6.4 in
7 inWin
6 in
Front travel
3.9 inWin
3.9 inWin
3.8 in
Rear travel
3.5 inWin
3.5 inWin
2.8 in
Wheelbase
41.5 in
41.9 in
35.8 in
Fuel capacity
1.64 galWin
1.32 gal
0.69 gal
MSRP
$1,599Win
$1,960
$1,899
Engine
Displacement72cc72cc49cc
Stroke4-stroke4-stroke4-stroke
Fuel systemCarburetorCarburetorCarburetor
Bore × stroke47 × 41.4 mm47 × 41.4 mm39 × 41.4 mm
Compression9.0:19.0:110.0:1
CoolingAirAirAir
ConfigurationSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinder
Valve trainSOHCSOHCSOHC
Valves222
Engine oil0.63 US qt (0.6 L)0.63 US qt (0.6 L)0.63 US qt (0.6 L)
Oil type10W-4010W-3010W-30
Clutch
TypeCentrifugalCentrifugalCentrifugal
AssistAutoAutoAuto
Drivetrain
StartingKickKickKick
Transmission3-speed3-speed3-speed
Chain size—420420
Front sprocket15T15T14T
Rear sprocket36T36T37T
Dimensions
Dry weight126 lb——
Seat height25.5″26.1″21.6″
Ground clearance6.4″7″6″
Wheelbase41.5″41.9″35.8″
Width27.3″27.3″22.8″
Height34.5″34.8″30.5″
Length60.7″61.8″51.2″
Curb weight139 lb139 lb111 lb
Fuel capacity1.64 gal1.32 gal0.69 gal
Price & warranty
Destination charge—$115$300
Colors—RedRed
Warranty—6 months · transferable limited warranty; extended warranty available with a Honda Protection Plan.6 months · transferable limited warranty
Equipment
Spark arresterStandardStandardStandard
Ignition keyNot fittedStandardStandard
LightsNot fittedNot fittedNot fitted
Throttle limiter——Standard
Frame & steering
Frame material——Steel
Architecture—Central tube—
Rake26°26.2°25°
Trail2.2″2.42″1.3″
Suspension
FrontTelescopic fork27 mm telescopic forkInverted telescopic fork
Front travel3.9″3.9″3.8″
RearSwingarm with conventional type oil damperSingle shockSingle shock
Rear travel3.5″3.5″2.8″
Wheels & tires
Front wheel14″14″10″
Rear wheel12″12″10″
Front tire2.50-14 4PR2.50-14 4PR2.50-10 33J
Rear tire3.00-12 4PR3.00-12 4PR2.50-10 33J
Stock features
Street legal (US)NoNoNo
Battery / electrical
BatteryNoNo—