The Honda CRF 230L (2010-11) is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a 223 cc capacity and liquid cooling. It has an electric and kick starting system, a 6-speed transmission, and a maximum power of 18.6 hp at 8000 rpm. The bike has a steel, single cradle frame, and front and rear suspension with leading-axle forks and a single shock with spring-preload adjustability. The front and rear brakes are a single 240mm disc and a single 220mm disc, respectively, with a #520 o-ring sealed chain final drive. The bike has a wheelbase of 1340mm, a seat height of 810mm, and a ground clearance of 241mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 113kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 8.6 liters. The Honda CRF 230L was reviewed alongside the Yamaha XT250.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CRF 230L
| Year | 2010-11 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
