2009 Honda CRF® 230L

2009 Honda CRF® 230L pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2009
Parent Company
Honda
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Honda
Display Name
CRF® 230L
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2008
Price
Standard
MSRP
$4,549
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Bore (mm/in)
65.5 / 2.58
Stroke (in/mm)
2.61 / 66.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
223 / 13.6
Carburetor Size (mm)
30
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52.8 / 1339.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
9.5 / 241.3
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
267 / 121.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.3 / 8.7
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.7 / 2.6
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Pro Link®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 37
Front Travel (in/mm)
9 / 228.6
Rear Travel (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Wheels
Standard
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.8
Front Tire (Full Spec)
2.75 - 21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
120/80 R18
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.9 / 810.3
Speedometer
Standard
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • Great Little Duel sport Bike!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 12, 2021

    I've had lots of dirt bikes over the years from the Trail 90's to the KLR650 and this little bike is perfect for what i like to do. It's light, sits low and is geared lower for trail riding and has surprising power to get me around whether in the dirt or on the road. I'm older and retired and this ...

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  • Cost efficient, all purpose
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 28, 2012

    I bought a new 2009 hold-over from the dealer around April 2011. First impression was that the machine was light weight, simple and strong. I live in an area where there are a lot of trails and back roads. Just as suspected the 230L performed perfectly, having a 6th gear also put me on I-95 going ...

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  • Good Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 18, 2011

    Never had any problem with the police. It has a break light blinkers and State plates. Any policeman can tell its street legal. The ride is okay. Good for runs to the store or long rides in town. Also lots of fun on the trails.

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  • Dual Sport ?
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 23, 2009

    Honda quality, Light, Good Balance. Purchased for wife to ride and haul on back of RV. Honda made the colors to fit into the CRF motif however we had to purchase the plastics for the 230M (Black)due to the fact three police officers did not think it was street legal.I cant blame them though (police) ...

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