Honda CRF230L Weight (267lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 2009 to 2012, the Honda CRF230L motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 267 lb (121.1 kg).

Wet / running weight267 lb (121.1 kg)
Fuel capacity2.3 US gal (8.7 L) to 2.3 US gal (8.71 L)
Full tank fuel weight14.3 lb (6.5 kg)
Model years covered
2009201020112012

Honda CRF230L weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda CRF230L?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CRF230L is lighter than about 63.4% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
267 lb (121.1 kg)
67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 293.2 lb (133 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight267 lb (121.1 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider417 lb (189.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 64% of total mass
180 lb rider447 lb (202.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59.7% of total mass
210 lb rider477 lb (216.4 kg)bike + rider • bike is 56% of total mass

Honda CRF230L weight & related specs

Model years covered 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Wet / running weight 267 lb (121.1 kg)
Engine displacement 223 cc
Torque 48.3 lb-ft (65.5 Nm)
Fuel capacity 2.3 US gal (8.7 L) to 2.3 US gal (8.71 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 14.3 lb (6.5 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2009 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.

Fuel capacity
2011-20122.3 US gal (8.71 L)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 18.1 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.84 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 119.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.4%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CRF230L is lighter than about 63.4% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 2.3 US gal (8.7 L) to 2.3 US gal (8.71 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 14.3 lb (6.5 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Honda CRF230L weight FAQ

What is the Honda CRF230L wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 267 lb (121.1 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Honda CRF230L lighter or heavier than other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 37th percentile in this model-level Honda comparison.

Which Honda CRF230L years have different weight specs?

No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda CRF230L?

Based on the supplied 2.3 US gal (8.7 L) to 2.3 US gal (8.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Honda CRF230L and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 447 lb (202.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Honda CRF230L torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 18.1 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How many cc does the Honda CRF230L have per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.84 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How does the Honda CRF230L compare with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 293.2 lb (133 kg), the model is roughly 26.2 lb (11.9 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda CRF230L weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.