HONDA CRF100F (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CRF100F was a small-displacement, off-road, entry-level motorcycle that debuted in 2004 as the successor of the XR100R. It boasted its best features and delivered great off-road worthiness as an intermediate step between entry-level minibikes and more serious dirt motorcycles.

In 2004, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Honda CRF100F, an off-road motorcycle with a low seat that helped riders gain experience and confidence. The bike also featured a race-inspired CRF graphic scheme.

Visually, the motorcycle packed standard fittings like wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires, a dual-sided swingarm, a high-mounted single exhaust system, a single seat, a high-mounted front fender, and fork slider covers.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a 27 mm leading-axle Showa fork on the front that offered 132 mm of travel and a Pro-Link swingarm coupled to a Showa shock absorber on the rear that delivered 147 mm wheel travel.

The bike's braking performance was achieved by a drum braking unit on the front and a drum braking unit on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2004 Honda CRF100F had installed a 99cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine under the fuel tank. It was fed by a 22 mm piston-valve carburetor and delivered 8 hp with a peak at 7,000 rpm and 5 Nm (4 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

At the time of its release, the 2004 Honda CRF100F was sold at an MRSP of $2,200.