2009 Honda CRF230M – Features & Benefits

By admin | Oct 17, 2008

The all-new CRF230M is street-ready for hours of urban and backroad adventure, with sporty 17-inch wheels and low-profile tires, a torquey, electric-start 223cc engine that boasts exceptional fuel economy.

Motard-styling with a low and comfortable seat, allows maximum rider movement.
Aggressive 23.9-degree rake and 91mm of trail provide spirited handling.
Lightweight 17-inch wheels with sporty low-profile 70-series Dunlop GT401 Arrowmax tires.
Lightweight Renthal aluminum handlebar with comfortable grips
CRF®inspired bodywork and graphics with a black frame

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

Wide box-section aluminum swingarm provides excellent rigidity to manage traction capability of large rear tire.
Lightweight semi-double-cradle high-tensile steel frame.
37mm leading-axle Showa front fork offers 9.0 inches of suspension travel.
Heavy-duty Showa rear shock offers 6.6 (167mm) inches of travel for optimum front/rear balance.
Fork boots keep dirt and moisture away from fork seals.
Snail-type chain adjusters for easy maintenance.
Powerful 240mm front disc brake, and 220mm rear disc brake.- Road-ready, lightweight 17-inch wheels – 3.0-inch front, 3.5-inch rear – with straight-pull spokes.
Grippy Dunlop GT401 Arrowmax 110/70-17 front and 130/70- 17 rear tires.

Additional Features

Durable front and rear steel sprockets.
Wide cleated, folding, self-cleaning footpegs feature rubber-mount pads to minimize vibration and provide secure footing.
Cleated brake pedal provides excellent grip.
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 Riders Club of America® (HRCA®). Visit www.hrca.honda.com for details.

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