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Honda CRF230L Motorcycles

2008 CRF230L

Overview:

  • On paved roads or dirt roads, the all-new CRF230L is ready to handle all kinds of transportation needs. With its compact size, lower seat height, 223cc single cylinder engine and a six speed transmission, it’s as peppy as it is frugal. Whether it’s on campus, on the RV or on the commute, the CRF230L will provide reliable transportation for years to come.

Engine

Engine Type 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 65.5mm x 66.2mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; two-valve
Fuel Delivery 30mm CV carburetor
Ignition CDI

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 37mm leading-axle Showa® fork; 9.0-inch (229mm) travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa® single-shock with spring-preload adjustability; 6.3-inch (160mm) travel
Front Brakes Single 240mm disc
Rear Brakes 220mm disc
Front Tire 2.75-21
Rear Tire 120/80-18

DIMENSION

Seat Height 810mm (31.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1340mm (52.75 inches)
Curb Weight 21 kg (267 lbs) (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel — ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 8.7 L (2.3 gallons US), including 2.5 L (0.7 gallon US) reserve
Rake 26.83 degrees
Trail 103mm (4 inches)
Ground Clearance 241mm (9.5 inches)
Fuel Economy 2.8 L/100Km (84 MPG-US) – Honda’s fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.

OTHER

Warranty One year, Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship
Fuel consumption 3.05 L/100km (77 mpgUS)
Available Colors Red
Model Id CRF230L

2009 CRF230L

Engine

Engine Type 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 65.5 x 66.2 mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; two-valve
Fuel Delivery 30mm CV carburetor
Ignition CDI

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 37mm leading-axle Showa® fork; 9.0-inch (229mm) travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa® single-shock with spring-preload adjustability; 6.3-inch (160mm) travel
Front Brakes Single 240mm disc
Rear Brakes 220mm disc
Front Tire 2.75-21
Rear Tire 120/80-18

DIMENSION

Seat Height 810mm (31.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1340mm (52.75 inches)
Curb Weight 21 kg (267 lbs) (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel — ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 8.7 L (2.3 gallons US), including 2.5 L (0.7 gallon US) reserve
Rake 26.83 degrees
Trail 103mm (4 inches)
Ground Clearance 241mm (9.5 inches)
Fuel Economy 2.8 L/100Km (84 MPG-US) – Honda’s fuel economy estimates are based on EPA exhaust emission measurement test procedures and are intended for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.

OTHER

Warranty One year, Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship
Fuel consumption 3.05 L/100km (77 mpgUS)
Available Colors Red
Model Id CRF230L

2011 CRF230L

Engine

Engine Type Air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement 223 cc
Bore and Stroke 65.5 mm x 66.2 mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; two-valve
Fuel Delivery Single 30 mm CV carb

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Six-speed with manual clutch
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain, 13T/39T

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 37 mm leading-axle Showa fork; 205 mm (8.1 in.) travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustment; 155 mm (6.1 in.) travel
Brakes Front 240 mm disc with dual-piston caliper; rear 220 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Tire 2.75 – 21 front; 120/80 – 18 rear

DIMENSION

Seat Height 810 mm (31.9 in.)
Wheelbase 1,340 mm (52.7 in.)
Curb Weight 21 kg (267 lb) including required fluids and full tank of gas – ready to ride
Fuel Capacity 8.7 litres, including 2.7-litre reserve
Rake 26.83 degrees
Trail 103mm (4 inches)
Ground Clearance 243 mm (9.6 in.)

OTHER

Colour Extreme Red
MSRP $5,899
Warranty 1 year, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty.

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