Honda CRF230L

Honda CRF230L

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2008–2009
Assembly	Japan
Predecessor	Honda XL185
Successor	Honda CRF250L
Class	Dual-sport
Engine	223 cc (13.6 cu in) air-cooled 2V SOHC single
Bore / stroke	65 mm × 66 mm (2.6 in × 2.6 in)
Compression ratio	9.0:1 [1]
Ignition type	CDI (Capacitive Discharge)
Transmission	Wet multiplate clutch, 6-speed, chain
Frame type	Steel Semi-double cradle
Suspension	Showa Front: telescopic fork, 8" travel Rear: monoshock 6" travel
Brakes	Nissin hydraulic discs Front: 240 mm 2 piston Rear: 220 mm
Tires	Bridgestone. Front: 2.75-21M/C 45P Rear: 120/80-18M/C 62
Rake, trail	26°, 103 mm (4.1 in)
Wheelbase	1,340 mm (53 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,072 mm (81.6 in) W: 848 mm (33.4 in) H: 1,113 mm (43.8 in)
Seat height	32 in (810 mm)
Weight	113.5 kg (250 lb) (dry) 121.5 kg (268 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	2.3 US gal (8.7 L; 1.9 imp gal) [2]
Fuel consumption	100 mpg‑US (43 km/L) at 35 mph

The Honda CRF230L is a dual-sport motorcycle made by Honda from 2008 to 2009. It was designed to be a small, lightweight, affordable dual sport for beginner riders, commuters, or adventure riders. ^[3] It was sold in the U.S. and Canada.

History

The CRF230L was created as the successor to the XL185S. It was Honda's first new dual sport in 16 years since the introduction of the XR650L in 1992. It was marketed as a road legal version of the CRF230F, hence the name "CRF" instead of XR or XL as with earlier Honda dual sports, despite having a different frame and engine from Honda's other CRF formats.

References

1. "2009 Honda CRF230L @ Top Speed". 16 December 2008.
2. "2009 Honda CRF230L @ Top Speed". 16 December 2008.
3. "Frugal Fuelers: Honda CRF230L - First Look". Cycle World. Retrieved 2020-03-31.