| MODEL | HONDA XR 230 2005 - 2006 |
| Year | 2005 - 2006 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC (MD33E) |
| Displacement / Capacity | 223 cc / 13.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 65.5 x 66.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 13 kW / 18 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 19 Nm / 1.9 kgf-m / 14.0 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI battery ignition |
| Induction | Keihin carburettor (VE3AE) |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Pressure feed and splash |
| Gear Box | 6-speed constant mesh, return shift |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate, coil spring |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, Pro-Link |
| Front Brakes | Single hydraulic disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single hydraulic disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2080 mm / 81.9 in |
| Overall Width | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1115 mm / 43.9 in |
| Seat Height | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm / 52.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 245 mm / 9.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 111 kg / 244.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 120 kg / 264.6 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-21 45P |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80-18M/C 62P |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.7 Litres / 2.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 40.0 km/L (60 km/h steady-speed test) |
| Top Speed | — |
Honda launched the XR230 in Japan in March 2005 as a light, low-seat off-roader that replaced both the SL230 and XL230. It used the air-cooled 223 cc SOHC single from the SL230 with electric start, a six-speed gearbox, Pro-Link rear suspension and disc brakes at both ends. Honda pitched it as a first off-road bike for beginners, women and smaller riders, with an 805 mm seat and 111 kg dry weight.
