Honda adds new CRF 110F minibike to offroad range

With the aim of replacing Honda's CRF 70F, the CRF110F's air-cooled, two-valve, SOHC engine now displaces 109cc, rather than the 72cc of its predecessor. With power and torque figures rising significantly, the result is greatly improved performance everywhere 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 CRF 70F 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 CRF 450R, the CRF 110F encompasses similar 'triangular proportions'. 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.

The new CRF 110F will ensure ease of use thanks to wide-set foot pegs which increase control and the redesigned kick-starter which is easier to use. Seat height is only 5mm taller than the CRF 70F, but remains the lowest in class, and the wheelbase is only 7mm longer at 1070mm. Tyre size remains the same at 14 inch front and 12 inch rear.

The CRF110F is due for release in Australia in late 2012. More information regarding price will follow in the coming months, with further details available at www.hondamotorcycles.com.au closer to the local release date.