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Honda reveals a new mini bike with massive appeal
Honda is excited to reveal a brand new
addition to the CRF family. Meet the new
CRF110F, a mini bike with massive appeal.
Designed for the younger generation
of off-road riders, this new CRF boasts a
brand new engine with electric start, a new
chassis plus CRF450R motocross styling
all rolled into one appealing package that is
ready to outperform the competition.
With the aim of replacing Honda’s
CRF70, the CRF110F’s air-cooled, twovalve,
SOHC engine now displaces
109cc, rather than 72cc of its predecessor.
With power and torque figures rising
significantly, the result is greatly improved
performance throughout in the rev-range,
and much stronger and more consistent
drive out of corners.
The automatic twin clutch system
features two types of independent clutch,
one for starting and the other for shifting,
making changing gears easier and
smoother than a conventional system.
To make best use of the CRF110F’s
extra power and torque a new chassis
was required. The new steel backbone
frame and swingarm blends a high balance
of rigidity with a certain amount of tuned
flex, allowing the rider to fully exploit the
engine’s capabilities.
The suspension has been completely
upgraded, for better traction and stability.
The telescopic front fork diameter is 31mm,
4mm larger than the CRF70F, and has
100mm of travel, while the rear shock
absorber features a 28mm piston damper,
up 7mm, with 90mm travel. Drum brakes
front and rear provide ample and measured
braking force.
Echoing the styling of the 2013
CRF450R, the CRF110F encompasses
similar ‘triangular proportions’ and has a
crisp and modern appearance.
The newly designed graphics employ
the same Extreme Red and Ross White
colour scheme as past CRFs but have been
rearranged to express the fresh character of
the new addition to the line-up.
Aimed at riders aged eight to 10,
Honda’s new CRF110F will ensure ease
of use thanks to wide-set footpegs that
increase control and the redesigned
kick-starter that is easier to use. Seat
height is only 5mm taller than the CRF70F
but remains the lowest in class, and the
wheelbase is only 7mm longer at 1070mm.
The tyre size remains the same at 14in for
the front and 12in at the rear.
This brand new addition to Honda’s
mini bike range, the CRF110F will provide
a valuable stepping-stone up to more
competition-focused CRFs while also being
ideal for leisure riding. Due for release in
Australia in late 2012, more information
regarding price will follow in the coming
months.
For information visit:
www.hondamotorcycles.com.au
BIKEBusiness
12 July - August 2012 b u s i n e s s t o b u s i n e s s