Pitster Pro XTR 230 SC vs Honda CRF230L (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Pitster Pro XTR 230 SCstacks up against the Honda CRF230L. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPitster Pro XTR 230 SCHonda CRF230L
Model year20122012
Price$2,199$4,999
Engine223 cc223 cc
Torque66 Nm
Weight97 kg
Seat height35 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Rotor w/ Floating CaliperSingle disc. Twin-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Rotor w/ Floating CaliperSingle disc
Tires70/100-19 / 90/100-16 2.75-21 / 120/80-18

Pitster Pro XTR 230 SC vs Honda CRF230L — which should you buy?

Picking between the Pitster Pro XTR 230 SC and the Honda CRF230L usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Pitster Pro XTR 230 SC brings its published horsepower in a 97 kg package, while the Honda CRF230L counters with its own power figure. On price, the Pitster Pro XTR 230 SC 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: