Honda announces the 2014 CRF125F and CRF125FB (Big Wheel)

July 7, 2013: Today Honda announced the new CRF125F and CRF125FB. Completely new bikes, for 2014, these are modern replacements for the long standing CRF80F and CRF100F. The CRF125F features an all-new, electric-start, 125cc, single-cylinder, OHC four-stroke engine tuned for low-end grunt plus plenty of pull throughout the powerband, the CRF125Fs also feature a four-speed gearbox. Add a new rolling chassis with upgraded suspension components front and rear plus styling just like Honda's CRF motocross bikes, and you have a great addition to Honda's off-road line of family machines with a bike for all riders—young to old, beginner to expert. Suggested retail pricing is $2799 (CRF125F) and $3199 (CRF125F Big Wheel). They will be in the dealerships in September.

From the French website, http://www.lerepairedesmotards.com/, we have this additional information (translated):

Produced in Chinese factory of the Japanese manufacturer, the CRF125F is equipped with an air-cooled 124.9 cm3 developing a power of 8.9 hp and torque of 10.2 Nm available mainly at low and medium revs cylinder. The kick start is assisted by an electric starter to facilitate the lives of young people.

Aesthetically, the 125 takes the design of the 2014 CRF450R for a more assertive style. It also has a new frame, revised suspension and a more powerful braking than its predecessor.

Honda's Yuichi Kato, Managing Director of TT / Quad department,

"The new CRF125F keeps easy dimensions of its predecessor but has a new improved engine. It also introduces new forms and a number of other characteristics, the proposed price for a limited while. I hope that the CRF125F encourage more people to try off-road for recreational as competition."

It is always good to see Honda "...facilitate the lives of young people" through dirt-bikes...

We put together this spec sheet comparison of the CRF125F, CRF125FB, and the CRF100F (taken 7/9/2013 from American Honda's website. Subject to change. Not responsible for errors.)