Across 4 covered model years from 2009 to 2012, the Honda CRF230M motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 276 lb (125.2 kg).
Honda CRF230M weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
Light Motorcycle
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CRF230M weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 276 lb (125.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 223 cc |
| 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.81 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 123.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CRF230M weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CRF230M ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 276 lb (125.2 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Does the Honda CRF230M weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2009-2012 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda CRF230M fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.3 US gal (8.7 L) to 2.3 US gal (8.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.3 lb (6.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CRF230M with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 456 lb (206.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Honda CRF230M engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.81 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Honda CRF230M feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.