HONDA CRF230L (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Honda CRF230L, an entry-level dual-sports motorcycle in its second production year. The bike came with the same package as the previous one without any modifications.

The Honda CRF was a series of four-stroke motocross motorcycles manufactured and marketed by Honda since 2000 to succeed the Honda CR series. The first of the series was the CRF450R, followed by the CRF250R.

Compared to the non-street-legal motorcycles in the CRF range, the CRF230L had full lightning and electric starters. The bike also had a different engine and frame, while most components were not shared with other CRF models.

The 2009 model's riding characteristics were offered by a 37 mm leading-axle Showa telescopic fork on the front with 228 mm of travel and a Pro-Link swingarm tied to a single adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear with 152 mm wheel travel.

The braking power was achieved by a 240 mm brake disc on the front clamped by a dual-piston caliper and a 220 mm rotor on the rear.

Visually, the bike packed standard fittings, like a high-mounted front fender, fork slider covers, a small front cowl with a rectangular headlight, a one-piece seat, a high-mounted exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

As for power, the 2009 Honda CRF230L was set in motion by a 223cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted at its core. This engine delivered 19 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.