Honda CRF 230 L Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CRF 230 L motorcycle specifications include a 223 cc (13.61 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 121.1 kg (267 lb).

Key specifications

2008Year released
223 ccDisplacement
121.1 kgDry weight
810 mmSeat height
8.7 LFuel tank
1,340 mmWheelbase
241 mmGround clearance

How the Honda CRF 230 L compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement223 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 60% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 27th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height810 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity8.7 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 35% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 24th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement27th

223 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Honda models.

Seat height72nd

810 mm — taller than about 72% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity24th

8.7 L — larger than about 24% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,340 mm
This bike

1,340

Honda avg

1,431

6% below average.

Seat height810 mm
This bike

810

Honda avg

780

4% above average.

Ground clearance241 mm
This bike

241

Honda avg

184

31% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 223 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,340 mmSeat 810 mmClearance 241 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/0-21 front / 120/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/0-21
Rear tire size 120/80-18
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Model information

Year released 2008
Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 223 cc (13.61 cu in)
Bore × stroke 65.5 x 66.2 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. 30mm CV
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition CDI

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 37mm leading-axle Showa fork
Rear suspension Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload adjustability
Front wheel travel 241 mm (9.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 229 mm (9.0 inches)
Rake 26.8°
Trail 103 mm (4.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/0-21
Rear tire 120/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 121.1 kg (267 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground clearance 241 mm (9.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 8.70 L (2.30 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Red
Price as new US$ 4499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model ID: CRF230L

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.