Honda CRF230L 2008

Honda released CRF230L, a compact and lightweight adventure-freak dual-sport machine that willingly serves as an economical commuter. This bike can do motorhome runabout or weekend outback-exploration.

On cemented roads or dirt roads, the all-new CRF230L is ready to handle all kinds of transportation needs. With its compact size, lower seat height, 223cc single cylinder engine and a six speed transmission, it's as lively as it is thrifty. Whether it's on campus, on the RV or on the commute, the CRF230L will provide reliable transportation for years to come.

The new CRF230L is the perfect motorcycle for riders who don't want the end of the road to mean the end of their fun. With its lightweight CRF chassis, responsive 223 cc four-stroke engine and comfortable size, the CRF230L is a blast to ride on the trail. And with a full complement of on-road gear, it's also a great street bike for both novice and experienced riders alike. The CRF230L is easy to handle, fun to ride, and loaded with premium features such as a powerful front disc brake and electric start. Honda has a long history of building great dual-purpose bikes. The CRF230L continues that proud tradition.

Keep the old school design as an economical commuter motorcycle. It’s simple but useful and durable. It’s also ride-able for new biker.

Features & Benefits

Engine/Drivetrain

- 223cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke engine.

Offers plenty of smooth power and lots of torque spread over a wide rpm-range.

- Carburetor 30mm CV.

- Electric start.

- Lightweight aluminum crankcase.

- Maintenance-free CD ignition.

- Smooth heavy-duty clutch.

- Smooth-shifting, versatile six-speed transmission.

- Heavy-duty O-ring-sealed chain for durability and reduced maintenance.

Chassis/Suspension

- Box-section aluminum swing arm.

- Lightweight semi-double-cradle high-tensile steel frame.

- Front fork Showa 37mm, 9.0 inches of suspension travel.

- Fork boots keep dirt and moisture away from fork seals.

- Rear shock Showa offers 6.3 inches of travel.

- Snail-type chain adjusters for easy maintenance.

- Front disc brake 240mm, and 220mm rear disc brake.

- Strong, lightweight rims with straight-pull spokes.

Additional Features

- CRF®-R-inspired bodywork and graphics.

- Motocross-style seat is low and comfortable, and allows maximum rider movement.

- Durable front and rear steel sprockets.

- High-quality handlebar with comfortable grips.

- Wide cleated, folding, self-cleaning footpegs and brake pedal for secure footing.

- Quiet, USDA-qualified spark arrester/muffler.

- Maintenance-free sealed battery.

- Ignition switch key for added security.

- Transferable one-year limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

- Purchase of a new, previously unregistered Honda USA-certified unit by an individual retail user in the United States qualifies the owner for a one-year complimentary membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America® (HRCA®). Visit www.hrca.honda.com for details.

Available Accessories

- Rear Rack
- Hand Guard Kit

Blade Run After X1

No doubt. Honda followed the market trend. But it is about too late. We found this model first time in Thailand. Yamaha X1 started it, and they got it. No problemo, a lot of Indonesian people do not know that in Thailand had this model for many years. They don't give a damn to the model history. Who was started with this model, who was become a pioneer before the new one. The most important is the recent model is nice, sporty and younger.
Basically, Honda's designers are able to make a bike which is easy recognized as a Honda to for people but looks flexible if we compare to Yamaha. Yamaha is good. But its design is boring. It's kind of rigid. The peak modification for Yamaha is too low. Finally we'll get the almost same result. Many kinds of modification for X1 but later we can see that those are the maximum modification are able to reach.

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Icare

This concept looks like Batpod. The designer, Enzyme Design stated that this is mutation from Porsche car into two wheels. Enzyme Design which is based at France claimed their design will be icon of the future.

Icare using Honda 6 cylinders 1.800 cc. The engine capacity is amazing, but the designer stated big machine is ok with the safety body design.

The question is whether it produces or not. There’s no statement about it.

Aprilia Magnet

Difference riding sensation is one of interest to designers. Just like Heikki Naulapaa in 2004. This student of Royal College of Art proposed motorcycle design to Aprilia which was named Magnet. He combined two-wheels riding sensation with Formula 1 riding style.

Due to the concept was a combination of ride motorcycle and car, Heikki made the rider ‘half inside’. Just like in the picture. This motorcycle ever made by Aprilia with 550 cc hybrid engine. The control was using magnet on the front wheels. So that named Magnet.

Although having style like F1, the sensation of two wheels still remained. When in turn it still like a motorcycle.

Bombardier Embrio

Between all monowheels ever made, Bombardier Embrio (BE) has difference do not have to put legs on the ground on low speed. Bombardier Recreational Product (BRP) from England claimed that this is the embryo of monowheel. Just like other monowheel, BE using gyroscopic technology so that able to move on single wheel. With this technology BE will stay balance in right and left or front and rear position.

For low speed or stop BE is given with little wheel in the front. It functioned as stabilizer when in speed less than 20 km/h or stop. The front wheel will hang when the speed is more than that.

BE using hydrogen gas which is one of ecological engine types. To drive it, there are button on the left handle bar to accelerate and right bar as the braking.