| MODEL | HONDA XR 230 2009 - 2012 |
| Year | 2009 - 2012 |
| 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 | 18 Nm / 1.8 kgf-m / 13.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI battery ignition |
| Induction | Keihin carburettor (VE3AF) |
| 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 | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Seat Height | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm / 52.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 245 mm / 9.6 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 122 kg / 269 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 | 43.0 km/L (60 km/h steady-speed test) |
| Top Speed | — |
From February 2008 the XR230 was sold in its JBK-MD36 form, with catalytic converters in the header pipe and silencer to meet Japan's 2006 emissions limits, revised carburettor settings and ignition timing for stronger low- and mid-range pull. Fuel economy improved to 43 km/L in Honda's steady-speed test, and the rims turned gold. It stayed on sale in this form until the CRF250 family took over in 2012.
