CRF230L 2008 2/10/08 (click pics to supersize) |
2008 CRF230L
Engine/Drivetrain
- Dependable 223cc single-cylinder air-cooled four-stroke engine offers plenty of user-friendly power and lots of torque spread over a wide rpm-range.
- 30mm CV carburetor for crisp throttle response.
- Electric start for easy starting.
- Lightweight aluminum crankcase.
- Maintenance-free CD ignition.
- Heavy-duty clutch offers smooth, progressive engagement.
- Smooth-shifting, versatile six-speed transmission.
- Heavy-duty O-ring-sealed chain for durability and reduced maintenance.
Chassis/Suspension
- Box-section aluminum swingarm.
- Lightweight semi-double-cradle high-tensile steel frame.
- 37mm leading-axle Showa front fork offers 8.1 inches of suspension travel.
- Fork boots keep dirt and moisture away from fork seals.
- Heavy-duty Showa rear shock offers 6.1 inches of travel.
- Snail-type chain adjusters for easy maintenance.
- Powerful 240mm front disc brake, and 220mm rear disc brake.
- Strong, lightweight rims with straight-pull spokes.
Additional Features
- CRF-R-inspired bodywork and graphics.
- Motocross-style seat is low and comfortable, and allows maximum rider movement.
- Durable front and rear steel sprockets.
- High-quality handlebar with comfortable grips.
- Wide cleated, folding, self-cleaning footpegs and brake pedal for secure footing.
- Quiet, USDA-qualified spark arrester/muffler.
- Maintenance-free sealed battery.
- Ignition switch key for added security.
- Transferable one-year limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
- Purchase of a new, previously unregistered Honda USA-certified unit by an individual retail user in the United States qualifies the owner for a one-year complimentary membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America (HRCA). Visit www.hrca.honda.com for details.
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
- Rear Rack
- Hand Guard Kit
Specifications (verified against '08 CRF230L Honda Service Manual)
Model | CRF230L |
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 |
Induction | Carburetor 30mm CV |
Ignition | CDI |
Transmission | Six-speed |
Final Drive | #520 O-ring-sealed chain; sprockets 13/39 |
Suspension | Front: 37mm leading-axle Showa fork; 8.1 inches travel; Rear: Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability; 6.1 inches travel |
Brakes | Front: Single 240mm disc Rear: Single 220mm disc |
Tires | Front: 2.75 -21 Rear: 120/80-18 |
Wheelbase | 52.8 inches |
Rake (Caster Angle) | 26° 50´ |
Trail | 103mm (4.1 inches) |
Seat Height | 31.9 inches |
Ground Clearance | 9.6 inches |
Fuel Capacity | 2.3 gallons total; including 0.7 gallon reserve |
Color | Red |
Curb Weight | 267 pounds; includes all standard equipment, required fluids, and full tank of fuel-ready to ride. 253 pounds with no gas; calculated by ramz. |
For 2008, Honda announced a street-legal CRF230L. After carefully looking at the announcement picture, I decided that the 230L is not a modified CRF230F but, instead, is an updated XR200. I based my conclusion on the appearance of the engine, carburetor mounting, exhaust pipe mounting, airbox, side number plate, rear brake master cylinder, rear brake pedal, and frame. I searched web sites in Japan to see if I could find a Japanese domestic-only 200 or 230, which would serve as the base model. I found an XR230, a bike suspiciously like the new 230L. Notice the street-legal equipment. |
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For comparison, here are the '07 and '08 CRF230F models. |
Click this picture to see a larger version so you can compare details of: '08 US CRF230L |
Here is a picture of the '08 CRF230F that Brazil gets. It's just like the '08 US 230F with a headlight added (and it has the same drum rear brake our 230F has). |
Differences: 230L vs 230F (verified against '08 CRF230L and CRF230F Honda Service Manuals)
CRF230L | CRF230F | |
Wheel base | 52.8 inches | 54.0 inches |
Seat height | 31.9 inches | 34.6 inches |
Ground clearance | 9.6 inches | 12.0 inches |
Curb weight | 268.0 lbs | 248.5 lbs |
Suspension | Front 8.1 inches Rear 6.1 inches |
Front 8.5 inches Rear 9.1 inches |
Rear brake | Hydraulic single disk | Drum |
Rake (Caster Angle) | 26° 50´ | 26° 45´ |
Trail | 103mm (4.1 inches) | 111mm (4.4 inches) |
Fuel tank | 2.3 gal | 2.2 gal |
Cam | Intake opens at 1mm lift - 5° BTDC Intake closes at 1mm lift - 30° ABDC Exhaust opens at 1mm lift - 35° BBDC Exhaust closes at 1mm lift - 5° ATDC |
Intake opens at 1mm lift - 10° BTDC Intake closes at 1mm lift - 40° ABDC Exhaust opens at 1mm lift - 35° BBDC Exhaust closes at 1mm lift - 10° ATDC |
Air filter | Paper | Oiled foam |
Engine weight | 69.7 lbs | 68.8 lbs |
Carburetor | Constant velocity 30mm | Piston valve 28mm |
Transmission | 6-speeds, primary reduction 3.090 (68/22) | 6-speeds, primary reduction 3.090 (68/22) |
1st thru 6th ratios | 3.083 2.062 1.450 1.130 0.960 0.814 | 2.769 1.941 1.450 1.148 0.960 0.812 |
1st thru 6th internal gears | 37/12 33/16 29/20 26/23 24/25 22/27 | 36/13 33/17 29/20 31/27 24/25 26/32 |
Sprockets fr/rr | 13/39 (3.000) | 13/50 (3.846) |
Ignition system | DC-CDI | CDI |
Charging system | Triple phase output alternator | Single phase output alternator |
Regulator/rectifier | SCR shorted triple phase, full-wave rectification | SCR shorted single phase, half-wave rectification |