/ News
Start them young with the new Honda CRF125F
An off-road-only dirt bike meant for the young ones.
A good number of us motorcycle enthusiasts started our two-wheeled journeys off-road aboard a kids-specific dirt bike or pit bike. As kids, the power delivered by a good old 50cc two-stroke machine, or a rudimentary 125cc four-stroke motor delivered the rush that a 650cc big bike would deliver to us adults. Indeed, those were some really good times filled with thrills, spills, and loads of laughs. Now that a lot of us are at the age in which we have our own kids, some of you may be considering introducing your own young ones to the lovely sport of motorcycling.
Enter the Honda CRF125F. Honda has long been about focusing on the grassroots level of motorsports, alongside the high-performance sector. With an expansive number of bikes in its CRF model range, one could very well start their off-road career aboard a CRF125F and make his or her way up to the bigger bikes before ultimately honing their skills to the level at which a CRF450R would be the optimum machine for them. The CRF125, in that case, undoubtedly serves as the perfect entry-level machine for those looking to get their youngsters into competitive enduro or motocross racing.
Honda’s 2022 CRF125F packs a beginner-friendly punch thanks to a 124.9cc air-cooled, single-cylinder motor. It brags of classic Honda reliability thanks to precision engineering and modern-day tech features such as electronic fuel-injection and a two-valve cylinder head. As far as underpinnings are concerned, the CRF125F features a steel frame and swingarm which offers sturdy construction and compliant handling. The bike’s chassis has been designed to be similar with the bigger, more performance-oriented CRF models’, too, offering youngsters a premium off-road riding experience.
For bigger kids, or young adults looking to venture into the enjoyable world of off-road, a big-wheel version of the CRF125F is also available. This bike is mechanically identical with the standard CRF125F, save for a larger set of wheels shod in knobby, off-road tires. It’s very important to note that the CRF125F is not street-legal, as it doesn’t come with a headlight, taillight, turn signals, or rear-view mirrors. As such, it can’t be registered, and is strictly an off-road-only vehicle. It’s priced at the equivalent of P166,000, making it quite the expensive toy.
Tagged Under
Related Articles
-
Honda CB1000F revives the spirit of the 1980s for the modern rider / News
Honda has revealed the production-spec CB1000F, blending retro style with Hornet-based performance and modern tech. Expected to hit UK showrooms in early 2026.
-
Honda teases its first full-size electric motorcycle / News
Honda has teased its first ever performance-focused electric motorcycle called the EV Fun Concept.
-
Husqvarna launches 2026 FE 350S and FE 501S dual-sports in global market / News
Husqvarna has unveiled the 2026 FE 350S and FE 501S in the global market, will these performance-oriented dual-sports make it to the Philippines.
-
Honda Navi commuter officially launched in the Philippines / News
Honda has officially launched the Navi in the Philippines, with an SRP of P58,900 and P3,000 off until August 31, 2025.
-
Honda launches E-VO electric motorcycle exclusive to China, for now / News
Honda has pulled the covers off the E-VO, a fully electric futuristic motorcycle in the Chinese market.
Latest News
-
2026 Kawasaki Z650 S gets more aggressive styling and premium tech / News
The 2026 Kawasaki Z650 S adds new styling, updated tech, and the same dependable 649cc engine loved by middleweight riders worldwide.
-
The 2026 Yamaha R7 has been updated with a smarter CP2 engine and modern tech / News
The 2026 Yamaha R7 gets a Euro 5+ compliant CP2 engine with new electronics and modern tech, expected to arrive in the Philippines after its EICMA debut.
-
Vespa updates the Primavera and Sprint S ahead of its 80th anniversary / News
New brakes, wheels, electronics, and a special Verde Pastello series lead the brand into 2026.