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  • 2009 CRF230M

    2009 CRF230M

    • 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Street-ready
    Starting at $5,399
  • 2009 CRF230L

    2009 CRF230L

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

    2009 Rebel

    • 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine
    • The perfect entry-level street bike
    Starting at $3,999
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Engine

CRF230M CRF230L Rebel
Engine Type 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 234cc air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder
Bore And Stroke 65.5 x 66.2 mm 65.5 x 66.2 mm 53.0mm x 53.0mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1 9.2:1
Valve Train SOHC; two valve SOHC; two valve SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Ignition CD CD CD
Induction 30mm CV carburetor 30mm CV carburetor Single 26mm diaphragm-type constant-velocity (CV) carburetor

Drive Train

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

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

CRF230M CRF230L Rebel
Front Suspension 37mm leading-axle Showa® fork; 9.0 inches of travel 37mm leading-axle Showa® fork; 9.0 inches of travel 33mm fork; 4.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability; 6.6 inches of travel Pro-link Showa® single shock with adjustable spring preload adjustability; 6.3 inches of travel Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel
Front Brake Single 240 mm disc Single 240mm disc Single-disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake 220 mm disc 220mm disc Drum
Front Tire 110/70-17 Dunlop GT401 Arrowmax 2.75-21 3.00-18
Rear Tire 130/70 Dunlop GT401 Arrowmax 120/80-18 130/90-15

Dimensions

CRF230M CRF230L Rebel
Wheelbase 52.6 inches 52.75 inches 57.1 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 23.9 degrees (Caster Angle): 26.83 degrees 30-degree 40'
Trail 3.58 inches (91mm) 103mm (4.0 inches) 113mm (4.4 inches)
Seat Height 31.7 inches 31.9 inches 26.6 inches
Fuel Capacity 2.3 gallons, including 0.7 gallon reserve 2.3 gallons, including 0.7 gallon reserve 2.6 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve
Ground Clearance 9.3 inches 9.5 inches
Curb Weight 276 lbs (*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride) 267 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride) 331 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride)

Other

CRF230M CRF230L Rebel
Available Colors Black Red Black, Ultra Blue Metallic
Model Id CRF230M CRF230L CMX250C
Emissions Meets current CARB and EPA standards Meets current CARB and EPA standards Meets Current EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.

Factory Warranty Information

CRF230M CRF230L Rebel
One Year Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship Transferable one-year unlimited-mileage warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan
©2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - Motorcycle Division