Hartford VR-220H vs Honda CRF230L (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hartford VR-220Hstacks up against the Honda CRF230L. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHartford VR-220HHonda CRF230L
Model year20202012
Price$4,999
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Torque11 Nm66 Nm
Weight140 kg
Seat height34 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Twin-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 110/80-18 2.75-21 / 120/80-18

Hartford VR-220H vs Honda CRF230L — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hartford VR-220H and the Honda CRF230L usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hartford VR-220H brings 19 hp in a 140 kg package, while the Honda CRF230L counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: