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  • 2009 CRF230L

    2009 CRF230L

    • 223cc air-cooled single cylinder four-stroke engine
    • A dirtbike that's street-legal
    Starting at $4,999
  • 2009 XR650L

    2009 XR650L

    • 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Honda's patented Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber (RFVC)
    Starting at $6,499
  • 2009 CRF230M

    2009 CRF230M

    • 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Street-ready
    Starting at $5,399
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Engine

CRF230L XR650L CRF230M
Engine Type 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 65.5 x 66.2 mm 100.0mm x 82.0mm 65.5 x 66.2 mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.3:1 9.0:1
Valve Train SOHC; two valve SOHC; four-valve RFVC SOHC; two valve
Induction 30mm CV carbureto 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor 30mm CV carburetor
Ignition CD Solid-state CD with electronic advance CD

Drive Train

CRF230L XR650L CRF230M
Transmission Six-speed Five-speed Six-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 13T/38T

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

CRF230L XR650L CRF230M
Front Suspension 37mm leading-axle Showa® fork; 9.0 inches of travel 43mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa cartridge fork with 16-position compression-damping adjustability; 11.6-inches of travel 37mm leading-axle Showa fork; 9.0 inches of travel
Rear Suspension Pro-link Showa® single shock with adjustable spring preload adjustability; 6.3 inches of travel Pro-link Showa® single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and 20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inches travel Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability; 6.6 inches of travel
Front Brake Single 240mm disc Single disc with twin-piston caliper Single 240 mm disc
Rear Brake 220mm disc Single disc 220 mm disc
Front Tire 2.75-21 3.00-21 110/70-17 Dunlop GT401 Arrowmax
Rear Tire 120/80-18 4.60-18 130/70 Dunlop GT401 Arrowmax

Dimensions

CRF230L XR650L CRF230M
Wheelbase 52.75 inches 57.3 inches 52.6 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 26.83 degrees 27.0 degrees (Caster Angle): 23.9 degrees
Trail 103mm (4.0 inches) 102.0mm (4.0 inches) 3.58 inches (91mm)
Seat Height 31.9 inches 37.0 inches 31.7 inches
Ground Clearance 9.5 inches 13.0 inches 9.3 inches
Curb Weight 267 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride) 346 lbs (*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride) 276 lbs (*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 2.3 gallons, including 0.7 gallon reserve 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve 2.3 gallons, including 0.7 gallon reserve

Other

CRF230L XR650L CRF230M
Available Colors Red Red Black
Model Id CRF230L XR650L CRF230M
Emissions Meets current CARB and EPA standards Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment. Meets current CARB and EPA standards

Factory Warranty Information

CRF230L XR650L CRF230M
Duration One year.
Description Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke engine 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
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