Honda CRF230F 2003
Trail
223cc
4-stroke
238lb
Dry weight
34.1in
Seat height
9.5in
Front travel
6spd
Gearbox
2003 Honda CRF230F at a glanceQuick facts
- The 2003 Honda CRF230F has a 223cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 6-speed gearbox.
- The 2003 CRF230F weighs 238 lb dry and has a 34.1 in seat height.
- The 2003 CRF230F runs an 80/100-21 front and 100/100-18 rear tire.
- The 2003 CRF230F lists at $3,299 (US MSRP).
About the 2003 Honda CRF230FThe machine
The 2003 Honda CRF230F is an air-cooled trail bike powered by a 223cc, four-stroke, carbureted single-cylinder engine with SOHC, two valves, and a 9.0:1 compression ratio. Its six-speed transmission, 13/50 sprockets, and 520 chain pair with a 2.2-gallon fuel tank. Suspension travel is 9.5 inches up front and 9 inches at the rear, with a 37mm air-adjustable Showa fork and a Pro-Link Showa shock with adjustable spring preload.
The bike has a 34.1-inch seat height, 11.7 inches of ground clearance, and a dry weight of 238 pounds. It rolls on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, with an 80/100-21 front tire and 100/100-18 rear tire. Its original U.S. MSRP was $3,299, and the factory color was red.
Who should ride it
This trail-focused bike suits newer dirt-bike riders and recreational riders looking for a straightforward machine for trail riding. Its 34.1-inch seat height and 238-pound dry weight are useful figures to consider when deciding whether it fits your size and experience.
2003 Honda CRF230F photosGarage
2003 Honda CRF230F specificationsTech specs
- Displacement
- 223cc
- Stroke
- 4-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Compression
- 9.0:1
- Cooling
- Air
- Configuration
- Single-cylinder
- Valve train
- SOHC
- Valves
- 2
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Chain size
- 520
- Front sprocket
- 13T
- Rear sprocket
- 50T
- Dry weight
- 238 lb
- Seat height
- 34.1″
- Ground clearance
- 11.7″
- Wheelbase
- 54.1″
- Fuel capacity
- 2.2 gal
- Colors
- Red
- Rake
- 27.3°
- Trail
- 4.4″
- Front
- 37mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa fork
- Front travel
- 9.5″
- Rear
- Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability
- Rear travel
- 9″
- Front wheel
- 21″
- Rear wheel
- 18″
- Front tire
- 80/100-21
- Rear tire
- 100/100-18
- Front disc
- 240 mm
Parts for the 2003 Honda CRF230FParts that fit
Exact parts for this bike. Tap one to see every store we found selling it, cheapest first.
Maintenance
Oil, filters, spark plug, battery, brakes and drive parts you replace as you ride.
Air filterHiflofiltro HFF1017from $20.86 · 6 stores- MX PowerPlayCheapest$20.86 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · OEMcycles$21.21 ↗Free shipping
- PartsGiant$23.07 ↗Free shipping
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Part number HFF1017: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: Hiflofiltro's fitment list for this bike
Front sprocketJT Sprockets 13-tooth steel sprocketfrom $14.25 · 4 stores13 teeth, the same as the bike came with from the factory. Some stores sell JT's self-cleaning version (part number ending SC): it fits the same.
- ProCycleCheapest$14.25 ↗$12.95 + $1.30 ship
- RevZilla.com$14.95 ↗+ shipping, if any
- MX PowerPlay$16.34 ↗Free shipping
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Part number JTF327.13: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Rear sprocketJT Sprockets 50-tooth steel sprocketfrom $33.98 · 4 stores50 teeth, the same as the bike came with from the factory. Some stores sell JT's self-cleaning version (part number ending SC): it fits the same.
- MX PowerPlayCheapest$33.98 ↗Free shipping
- Lionparts Powersports$34.55 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · Lionparts$35.00 ↗Free shipping
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Part number JTR210.50: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
ChainD.I.D 520 sealed chain, 110 linksfrom $125.86 · 2 storesJT lists 110 links for this bike: count the links on your chain to be sure, and pick that length at the store.
- Walmart · Advance Cycle PartsCheapest$125.86 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · MX PowerPlay$148.15 ↗$139.16 + $8.99 ship
Fit from: JT Sprockets' fitment list for this bike
Tires
Stock sizes, from the owner's manual.
Front tireDunlop Geomax MX34 80/100-21from $133.00 · 3 storesStock size for this bike
- Rippin MotoCheapest$133.00 ↗Free shipping
- LaBaron's Power Sports$133.90 ↗$123.95 + $9.95 ship
- GritShift$156.99 ↗$144.99 + $12.00 ship
Fit from: Size from the owner's manual; tire model is our pick
Rear tireDunlop Geomax MX34 100/100-18from $142.95 · 3 storesStock size for this bike
- Dtek MotoCheapest$142.95 ↗$124.00 + $18.95 ship
- MX Locker$144.95 ↗Free shipping
- Rippin Moto$145.00 ↗Free shipping
Fit from: Size from the owner's manual; tire model is our pick
Prices include shipping where the store lists it and were checked Oct 30, 2026. Prices change, so confirm at the store before you buy.
Honda CRF230F FAQPit-lane questions
- 01
How big is the engine on the 2003 Honda CRF230F?
It has a 223cc, air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a carburetor, SOHC valve train, and two valves.
- 02
How many gears does the 2003 Honda CRF230F have?
It has a six-speed transmission and a 520 chain, with a 13-tooth front sprocket and 50-tooth rear sprocket.
- 03
What is the seat height of the 2003 Honda CRF230F?
The seat height is 34.1 inches. Ground clearance is 11.7 inches.
- 04
How much does a 2003 Honda CRF230F weigh?
Its listed dry weight is 238 pounds. That figure is dry weight, not a ready-to-ride weight.
- 05
What suspension does the 2003 Honda CRF230F have?
It has a 37mm air-adjustable leading-axle Showa fork with 9.5 inches of travel and a Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability and 9 inches of rear travel.
- 06
What size tires are on a 2003 Honda CRF230F?
The front tire size is 80/100-21, and the rear is 100/100-18. The front wheel is 21 inches and the rear wheel is 18 inches.
- 07
What chain and sprockets does the 2003 Honda CRF230F use?
A 520 chain on a 13-tooth front and 50-tooth rear sprocket.
Specs from Honda's website and published spec sheets. Updated . Spot a mistake?