2025 Honda CRF50F

When it comes time for junior’s first dirt bike, many turn to the Honda CRF50F: a fun, exciting, easy-to-ride trail bike with bulletproof reliability and ease of maintenance that parents look for.

Smooth, linear power from the 49cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine is predictable and confidence-inspiring for beginners. The fact that parents can limit the throttle with the turn of a screw, or pull the key from the ignition entirely, offers peace of mind.

The three-speed transmission and auto-clutch make it simple to ride, though it does still have a kickstarter (no electric start here), and it remains carbureted, not fuel injected like the rest of the CRF-F lineup. The Honda CRF50F has been largely unchanged for years, with only minor updates related to styling and emissions standards. But the popularity of this fixture in the Honda trail bike lineup is an ongoing testament to its simple, dependable design, and it’s hard to justify messing with a good thing!

The 2025 Honda CRF50F is available in white or in classic Honda red for $1,799.