Honda CRF230L vs Tao Motor TRB7 (2021)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF230Lstacks up against the Tao Motor TRB7. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda CRF230L | Tao Motor TRB7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2021 |
| Price | $4,999 | $3,080 |
| Engine | 223 cc | 229 cc |
| Torque | 66 Nm | — |
| Weight | — | 130 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.3 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | — |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston caliper | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 2.75-21 / 120/80-18 | 90/90-19 / 110/90-17 |
Honda CRF230L vs Tao Motor TRB7 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda CRF230L and the Tao Motor TRB7 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF230L brings its published horsepower, while the Tao Motor TRB7 counters with its own power figure at 130 kg. On price, the Tao Motor TRB7 has the lower MSRP.
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: