The Honda CRF230L 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
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CRF230L 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.
About 60% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 27th percentile across Honda models.
About 39% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 21st percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Honda models.
About 35% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 24th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
223 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Honda models.
121.1 kg — heavier than about 21% of Honda models, or lighter than about 79%.
810 mm — taller than about 72% of Honda models.
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.
1,340
1,431
6% below average.
810
780
4% above average.
241
184
31% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/21-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 120/80-18 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 21% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99:1 (Square) |
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 carburetor |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CD |
| Starter | Electric |
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 adjustable spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 229 mm (9.0 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rake | 26.8° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 80/21-21 |
| Rear tire | 120/80-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 3699. 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.