Honda CRF230M Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CRF230M motorcycle specifications include a 223 cc (13.61 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 125.2 kg (276 lb).

Key specifications

2009-2012Model years
223 ccDisplacement
125.2 kgWet weight
805 mmSeat height
8.7 LFuel tank
1,336 mmWheelbase
236 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2009201020112012
Year-specific specification changes

The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Fuel system
20102012Carburettor. 30mm CV carburetor
Fuel capacity
201120128.71 L (2.30 US gal)
Trail
2010201191 mm (3.6 inches)
201299 mm (3.9 inches)

How the Honda CRF230M 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.

Wet weight125.2 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 37% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Honda models.

Seat height805 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 69th 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.

Wet weight23rd

125.2 kg — heavier than about 23% of Honda models, or lighter than about 77%.

Seat height69th

805 mm — taller than about 69% 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.

Wheelbase1,336 mm
This bike

1,336

Honda avg

1,431

7% below average.

Seat height805 mm
This bike

805

Honda avg

780

3% above average.

Ground clearance236 mm
This bike

236

Honda avg

184

28% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,336 mmSeat 805 mmClearance 236 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/70-17 front / 130/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/70-17
Rear tire size 130/70-17
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Allround

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. Carburetor 30mm CV
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition CD

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 229 mm (9.0 inches)
Rear wheel travel 168 mm (6.6 inches)
Rake 23.9°
Trail 98 mm (3.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 110/70-17
Rear tire 130/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 125.2 kg (276 lb)
Seat height 805 mm (31.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,336 mm (52.6 inches)
Ground clearance 236 mm (9.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 8.70 L (2.30 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Black
Price as new US$ 10799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model ID: CRF230M

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.