The Honda XR 230 Motard motorcycle specifications include a 223 cc (13.61 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 125 kg (275.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda XR 230 Motard 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 37% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 66th 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.
125 kg — heavier than about 22% of Honda models, or lighter than about 78%.
800 mm — taller than about 66% 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.
2,015
2,078
3% below average.
815
827
Close to average.
1,080
1,161
7% below average.
1,340
1,431
6% below average.
800
780
Close to average.
236
184
28% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
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| 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
| Year released | 2011 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 223 cc (13.61 cu in) |
| Torque | 18.0 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 13.3 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| 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 |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pumping spray |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Pro-Link swing arm |
| Rake | 23.0° |
| Trail | 63 mm (2.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 125 kg (275.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,015 mm (79.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,340 mm (52.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 236 mm (9.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.71 L (2.30 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Yellow/black, grey/black |
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| Comments | Sold in the Asian market |
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.