HONDA CRF230F (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda CRF230F, a versatile machine known for its reliability and low maintenance requirements, which made it a popular choice among riders who were searching for a reliable off-road motorcycle.

The Honda CRF230F was a motocross machine that debuted in 2003 and packed the same recipe over the years without any changes except for graphics and color options. The bike was powered by a 223cc engine coupled to a six-speed manual transmission and was designed for the beginner or intermediate riders.

Although the Honda CRF230F was similar to the 150F model, very few parts were interchangeable, such as the fork, which was longer on the 230F model, and the engine, which was a completely different unit.

The bike was built on a steel frame that housed a 37 mm leading-axle Showa fork with 240 mm (9.5 inches) of wheel travel on the front and a Pro-Link Showa spring preload adjustable shock absorber with 230 mm of wheel travel on the rear.

In the braking department, the CRF230F packed a single 240 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a drum braking unit on the rear wheel that offered optimum stopping power.

As for power, the 2012 Honda CRF230F took its muscles from a 223cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 19 hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,500 rpm.