Honda CRF230L Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda CRF230L motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2012 is wheelbase 52.8 in (1,340 mm), seat height 31.9 in (810 mm), and the ground clearance is 9.5 in (241 mm).

Honda CRF230L dimensions at a glance

Wheelbase
52.8 in (1,340 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
31.9 in (810 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
9.5 in (241 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.

Wheelbase52.8 in (1,340 mm)
Observed category range: 36 in (914 mm) to 62 in (1,575 mm)
Seat height31.9 in (810 mm)
Observed category range: 21.6 in (549 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance9.5 in (241 mm)
Observed category range: 5.8 in (147 mm) to 13.6 in (346 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.

Wheelbase28th percentile
This model
52.8 in (1,340 mm)
Category median
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
2.4 in below the category median from 67 comparable Honda models.
Seat height21st percentile
This model
31.9 in (810 mm)
Category median
33.4 in (848 mm)
1.5 in below the category median from 67 comparable Honda models.
Clearance30th percentile
This model
9.5 in (241 mm)
Category median
10 in (253 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 54 comparable Honda models.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 31.9 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Clearance / wheelbase

18%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Wheelbase 52.8 in (1,340 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 2.4 in below median
Seat height 31.9 in (810 mm) 33.4 in (848 mm) 1.5 in below median
Ground clearance 9.5 in (241 mm) 10 in (253 mm) 0.5 in below median

Honda CRF230L dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2009 52.8 in (1,340 mm) 31.9 in (810 mm) 9.5 in (241 mm)
2010 52.8 in (1,340 mm) 31.9 in (810 mm) 9.5 in (241 mm)
2011 52.8 in (1,340 mm) 31.9 in (810 mm) 9.5 in (241 mm)
2012 52.8 in (1,340 mm) 31.9 in (810 mm) 9.5 in (241 mm)

Honda CRF230L dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda CRF230L seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 31.9 in (810 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.5 in below the category median.

Does the Honda CRF230L have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 52.8 in (1,340 mm), giving the Honda CRF230L a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.4 in below the category median.

How much ground clearance does the Honda CRF230L have?

The representative ground clearance is 9.5 in (241 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.5 in below the category median.

Did the Honda CRF230L dimensions change much by year?

Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda CRF230L?

The main listed figures are wheelbase 52.8 in (1,340 mm), seat height 31.9 in (810 mm), and ground clearance 9.5 in (241 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 18%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.