Honda XL230
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| Honda XL230 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002 |
| Class | Dual-purpose |
| Engine | Four stroke, single-cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swinging arm |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 2.75 -21 |
| Rear Tire | 120/80-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1305 mm / 54.9 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Weight | 113 kg / 249 kg (dry), 120 kg / 264 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.7 Liters / 2.3 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single-cylinder. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet-type, Multi-plate coil spring.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.75 -21 front tire and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm. The XL230 was fitted with a 8.7 Liters / 2.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 113 kg / 249 kg. The wheelbase was 1305 mm / 54.9 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Honda XL 230
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the release of the new XL230
sports bike, an easy-handling motorcycle featuring a vintage off-road look and a
water-cooled, 4-stroke OHC single-cylinder 230cc engine. Versatile enough to be
used both around town and on longer trips, the XL230 goes on sale throughout
Japan April 10th.
The design features a slender, smallish fuel tank reminiscent of those employed on the Elsinore MT250 off-road bike released in 1973 and the XL125 released in 1975, in addition to a round halogen headlight and a speedometer with a navy blue number plate for superior readability. The center up-swept muffler, which extends behind the engine and through the rear suspension, emphasizes the bike's slim design. Other touches, including tires with a block-pattern tread for a racing feel, further enhance the bike's overall vintage image, creating a fresh, approachable design that will appeal to younger riders in their late teens and twenties.
The engine is tuned to deliver superior low-to-midrange response, for nimble performance both around town and on longer trips, and power to spare even with a passenger on board.
The XL230 comes complete with an anti-theft system featuring a reinforced handlebar lock, reinforced key cylinder, anti-hotwiring circuit, and alarm kit compatibility (alarm kit, manufactured by Honda Access, sold separately).
Two body colors are available: Boon Silver Metallic (with orange stripe design on upper surface of fuel tank) Fighting Red (with black stripe design on upper surface of fuel tank)
| Make Model | Honda XL 230 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2002 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 223 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 65.5 × 66.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Lubrication | Dry-sump |
| Induction | VE3AE |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | |
| Max Power | 18 hp / 13.4 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 1.9 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet-type, Multi-plate coil spring |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Tatio | 1st 2.769 2nd 1.722 3rd 1.263 4th 0.960 5th 0.814 |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tire | 2.75 -21 |
| Rear Tire | 120/80-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2025 mm / 79.7 in Width 835 mm / 32.7 in Height 1115 mm / 43.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1305 mm / 54.9 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 225 mm / 8.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 113 kg / 249 kg |
| Wet Weight | 120 kg / 264 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.7 Liters / 2.3 US gal |