Honda Motard CRF230M 2009

By evan on Mar 20, 2009 in Adventure, Honda

Cool-Motorcycles reviews Honda Motard CRF230M 2009

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Probably the best commuter bike ever made

Honda’s new CRF230M has to be one of the smartest buys you’re going to make this year. The concept is simple: We took our awesome, proven CRF230L dual-sport machine and fine-tuned it for the street. By giving it 17-inch front and rear wheels we’ve made a machine that’s specially tailored for the street, and which can use premium street tires. An electric starter makes getting going a snap, but best of all has to be the new CRF230M’s fuel mileage.

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The CRF230M. Another smart Honda solution.

Laugh at tight parking spaces. Or high gas prices. Get wherever you need to go, and have a blast doing it. Honda’s super-economical CRF230M is way more than just a super-efficient commuter bike. It’s a streetbike you’re going to thoroughly enjoy. And thanks to its bulletproof Honda single-cylinder engine and overall build quality, it’s also a machine you can depend on, mile after mile.

Sturdy Steel Frame

Steel frame is fatigue resistant for years of dependable service.

Disc Brakes

Disc brakes front and rear provide superior stopping power. Both front and rear disc rotors are drilled for lightness and better wet-weather performance.

17-inch Wheels

17-inch wheels use popular streetbike tires for superior traction and handling.

SPECIFICATIONS

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Engine

Engine Type: 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke: 65.5 x 66.2 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Valve Train: SOHC; two valve
Ignition: CD
Induction: 30mm CV carburetor

Drive Train

Transmission: Six-speed
Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 13T/38T

Chassis/Suspension/Brakes

Front Suspension: 37mm leading-axle Showa® fork; 9.0 inches of travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability; 6.6 inches of travel
Front Brake: Single 240 mm disc
Rear Brake: 220 mm disc
Front Tire: 110/70-17 Dunlop GT401 Arrowmax
Rear Tire: 130/70 Dunlop GT401 Arrowmax

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 52.6 inches
Rake: (Caster Angle): 23.9 degrees
Trail: 3.58 inches (91mm)
Seat Height: 31.7 inches
Fuel Capacity: 2.3 gallons, including 0.7 gallon reserve
Ground Clearance: 9.3 inches
Curb Weight: 276 lbs (*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride)

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