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  • 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
  • 2008 CRF230L

    2008 CRF230L

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

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

Drive Train

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

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

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

Dimensions

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

Other

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

Factory Warranty Information

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