Honda XR230 vs Honda CRF230F (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR230stacks up against the Honda CRF230F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR230Honda CRF230F
Model year20112020
Price$4,599
Engine223 cc249 cc
Torque18 Nm
Seat height32 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires2.75-21 / 120/80-12 80/100-21 / 100/100-18

Honda XR230 vs Honda CRF230F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR230 and the Honda CRF230F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR230 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda CRF230F 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: