Honda CRF230L

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Honda CRF230L
Manufacturer Honda
Production2008–2009
AssemblyJapan
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)
DimensionsL: 2,072 mm (81.6 in)
W: 848 mm (33.4 in)
H: 1,113 mm (43.8 in)
Seat height32 in (810 mm)
Weight113.5 kg (250 lb) (dry)
121.5 kg (268 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity2.3 US gal (8.7 L; 1.9 imp gal) [2]
Fuel consumption100 mpgUS (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.

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References

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