Honda CRF 230L (2008-09)

The Honda CRF 230L is a motorcycle that was produced in 2008-09. It is powered by a four-stroke single cylinder, SOHC engine with a capacity of 223cc. The bike is liquid cooled and has a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It features a single 30mm CV carburetor and has an electric and kick starting system. The bike produces a maximum power of 18.6 horsepower at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 18.8 Nm at 6000 rpm.

The Honda CRF 230L has a six-speed transmission and a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated clutch. The frame is made of steel and has a single cradle design. The front suspension consists of a 37mm leading-axle Showa fork and has a front wheel travel of 241.3mm. The rear suspension is a Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring preload adjustability and has a rear wheel travel of 228.5mm.

The front brakes consist of a single 240mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, while the rear brakes have a single 220mm disc. The bike has a wheelbase of 1340mm and a seat height of 810mm. The ground clearance is 241mm and the dry weight is 113kg. The fuel capacity of the Honda CRF 230L is 8.6 liters.

The Honda CRF 230L has been compared to the Yamaha XT250 and both bikes are seen as good options for dirt bike enthusiasts. The Honda CRF 230L is praised for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to handle a variety of terrains. It is also seen as a good option for beginners due to its manageable power output.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CRF 230L

Year: 2008-09

Engine: Four stroke single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves

Capacity: 223 cc / 13.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 65.5 x 66.2mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: Single 30 mm CV carb

Ignition: CD with electronic advance and lighting coil

Spark Plug: NGK, DPR8EA-9

Starting: Electric & Kick

Max Power: 18.6 hp / 13.7 kW @ 8000 rpm

Max Torque: 18.8 Nm / 1.92 kg-m @ 6000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain

Frame: Steel, Single cradle frame

Front Suspension: 37mm leading-axle Showa fork

Front Wheel Travel: 241.3 mm / 9.5 in

Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload adjustability

Rear Wheel Travel: 228.5 mm / 8.9 in

Front Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc

Front Tyre: 2.75-21

Rear Tyre: 120/80-18

Wheelbase: 1340 mm / 52.7 in

Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.9 in

Ground Clearance: 241 mm / 9.5 in

Dry Weight: 113 kg / 249 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 8.6 Litres / 2.27 gal

Review: Honda CRF230L and Yamaha XT250