Honda SL 230 Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda SL 230 motorcycle dimensions for 2002 is length 80.9 in (2,055 mm), width 32.5 in (825 mm), height 44.1 in (1,120 mm), wheelbase 52.8 in (1,340 mm), seat height 31.7 in (805 mm), and the ground clearance is 10 in (255 mm).

Honda SL 230 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
80.9 in (2,055 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
32.5 in (825 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
52.8 in (1,340 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
31.7 in (805 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
10 in (255 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.

Length80.9 in (2,055 mm)
Observed category range: 51.1 in (1,298 mm) to 91.9 in (2,334 mm)
Width32.5 in (825 mm)
Observed category range: 22.5 in (571 mm) to 37.8 in (961 mm)
Height44.1 in (1,120 mm)
Observed category range: 30.5 in (775 mm) to 61.4 in (1,560 mm)
Wheelbase52.8 in (1,340 mm)
Observed category range: 36 in (914 mm) to 62 in (1,575 mm)
Seat height31.7 in (805 mm)
Observed category range: 21.6 in (549 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance10 in (255 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.

Length21st percentile
This model
80.9 in (2,055 mm)
Category median
85.6 in (2,174 mm)
4.7 in below the category median from 45 comparable Honda models.
Width26th percentile
This model
32.5 in (825 mm)
Category median
33 in (839 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 40 comparable Honda models.
Height20th percentile
This model
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
Category median
47 in (1,195 mm)
3 in below the category median from 37 comparable Honda models.
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 height18th percentile
This model
31.7 in (805 mm)
Category median
33.4 in (848 mm)
1.7 in below the category median from 67 comparable Honda models.
Clearance58th percentile
This model
10 in (255 mm)
Category median
10 in (253 mm)
0.1 in above the category median from 54 comparable Honda models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 31.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

65.2% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 28.1 in (715 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 18.2 sq ft (1.7 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

19%. 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
Overall length 80.9 in (2,055 mm) 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 4.7 in below median
Width 32.5 in (825 mm) 33 in (839 mm) 0.6 in below median
Height 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 47 in (1,195 mm) 3 in below median
Wheelbase 52.8 in (1,340 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 2.4 in below median
Seat height 31.7 in (805 mm) 33.4 in (848 mm) 1.7 in below median
Ground clearance 10 in (255 mm) 10 in (253 mm) 0.1 in above median

Honda SL 230 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2002 80.9 in (2,055 mm) 32.5 in (825 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 52.8 in (1,340 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 10 in (255 mm)

Honda SL 230 dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda SL 230 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 31.7 in (805 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.7 in below the category median.

Does the Honda SL 230 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 52.8 in (1,340 mm), giving the Honda SL 230 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.2% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Honda SL 230 have?

The representative ground clearance is 10 in (255 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.

Is the Honda SL 230 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 80.9 in (2,055 mm), making the Honda SL 230 shorter than most comparable Honda models. 4.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.2 sq ft (1.7 m²).

What do the Honda SL 230 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 32.5 in (825 mm) and representative height is 44.1 in (1,120 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Honda models. The height is lower than most comparable Honda models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda SL 230?

The main listed figures are overall length 80.9 in (2,055 mm), wheelbase 52.8 in (1,340 mm), seat height 31.7 in (805 mm), and ground clearance 10 in (255 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 19%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.