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  • 2008 CRF230L

    2008 CRF230L

    • 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • A dirtbike that's street-legal
    Starting at $4,499
  • 2008 XR650L

    2008 XR650L

    • 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Honda's patented Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber (RFVC)
    Starting at $5,949
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Engine

CRF230L XR650L
Engine Type 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 65.5mm x 66.2mm 100.0mm x 82.0mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.3:1
Valve Train SOHC; two-valve SOHC; four-valve RFVC
Induction 30mm CV carburetor 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor
Ignition CD Solid-state CD with electronic advance

Drive Train

CRF230L XR650L
Transmission Six-speed Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

CRF230L XR650L
Front Suspension 37mm leading-axle Showa fork; 9.0 inches travel 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 11.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability; 6.3 inches travel Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel
Front Brake Single 240mm disc Single disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake 220mm disc Single disc
Front Tire 2.75-21 3.00-21
Rear Tire 120/80-18 4.60-18

Dimensions

CRF230L XR650L
Rake (Caster Angle): 26.83° 27.0 degrees
Trail 103mm (4.0 inches) 102.0mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase 52.75 inches 57.3 inches
Seat Height 31.9 inches 37.0 inches
Ground Clearance 9.5 inches 13.0 inches
Curb Weight 267 pounds (*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride) 346 pounds
Fuel Capacity 2.3 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve

Other

CRF230L XR650L
Emissions Meets current CARB and EPA standards. Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Colors Red Red
Model Id CRF230L XR650L

Factory Warranty Information

CRF230L XR650L
Duration One year 1 year
Description Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship Transferable, unlimited mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan
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