Honda Off-Road Motorcycles: Preparing To Ride

OK, your new CRF’s gassed up and loaded, you’ve picked a trail and you’re ready to roost. So what’s left? For starters, making sure you’ve packed all the right riding gear and tools. Filing away a few basic riding and maintenance tips also helps, which is where this section comes in. And no, you don’t have to memorize them all before you ride. (There won’t be a test later.) But if you can remember a few, you’ll be surprised how handy they can be in any riding situation.

Riding Tips

Eat a good breakfast…check your fuel valve…look through a turn. Whether you’re brand-new to off-road riding or a seasoned vet, you can never have too much information to help you prepare better—and ride smarter.

Bike Tips

Off-road riding is tough on a motorcycle, which is why a little extra TLC is needed to keep your CRF in top running condition. These tips, along with your CRF’s owner’s manual, will help you get acquainted with basic bike wrenching.

Gear

No matter what your experience level, wearing proper protective gear is as important as the ride itself. Falls are inevitable in off-road riding, so knowing what to wear (and how to wear it) is key to reducing the chance of injury in case you take a spill.

Model Lineup

Trail Types

Training Centers