Honda CRF230F 2005
Trail
223cc
4-stroke
237lb
Dry weight
34.1in
Seat height
8.5in
Front travel
6spd
Gearbox
2005 Honda CRF230F at a glanceQuick facts
- The 2005 Honda CRF230F has a 223cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 6-speed gearbox and electric start.
- The 2005 CRF230F weighs 237 lb dry and has a 34.1 in seat height.
- The 2005 CRF230F runs an 80/100-21 front and 100/100-18 rear tire.
- The 2005 CRF230F takes 1.1 US qt (1 L) of 10W-40 engine oil; change it every 600 mi or 6 months.
- The 2005 CRF230F lists at $3,499 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.
About the 2005 Honda CRF230FThe machine
The 2005 Honda CRF230F is a recreational off-road trail motorcycle with a 223 cc, air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine. Its SOHC, two-valve engine uses a carburetor and pairs with a six-speed transmission, cable-operated manual clutch, and electric start. Trail-focused chassis details include a 37 mm leading-axle Showa fork with 8.5 in of travel and a Pro-Link Showa rear shock with 9.1 in of travel. It has 21 in front and 18 in rear wheels, a 34.1 in seat height, 11.7 in of ground clearance, and a 2.17 gal fuel tank. Dry weight is 237.2 lb, and the US MSRP was $3,499.
Who should ride it
This bike is for solo recreational riders looking for a dedicated off-road motorcycle for trail riding. Its six-speed gearbox, electric start, and trail-oriented suspension suit riders who want a straightforward setup for recreational dirt use. It is not street legal in the US, has no lights, and is not intended for night riding, so it is not a choice for road commuting or after-dark trips. It's built for one rider only.
2005 Honda CRF230F specificationsTech specs
- Displacement
- 223cc
- Stroke
- 4-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Bore × stroke
- 65.5 × 66.2 mm
- Compression
- 9.0:1
- Cooling
- Air
- Configuration
- Single-cylinder
- Valve train
- SOHC
- Valves
- 2
- Engine oil
- 1.1 US qt (1 L)
- Oil type
- 10W-40
- Actuation
- Cable
- Assist
- None (standard clutch)
- Starting
- Electric
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Chain size
- 520
- Front sprocket
- 13T
- Rear sprocket
- 50T
- Dry weight
- 237.2 lb
- Seat height
- 34.1″
- Ground clearance
- 11.7″
- Wheelbase
- 54″
- Width
- 32″
- Height
- 45.6″
- Length
- 81.1″
- Fuel capacity
- 2.17 gal
- Colors
- Red
- Electric starter / start button
- Standard
- Six-speed transmission
- Standard
- Front hydraulic disc brake
- Standard
- Rear drum brake
- Standard
- Side stand
- Standard
- Spark arrester
- Standard
- Maintenance-free battery
- Standard
- Rake
- 26.75°
- Trail
- 4.4″
- Front
- 37mm leading-axle Showa fork
- Front travel
- 8.5″
- Rear
- Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability
- Rear travel
- 9.1″
- Front wheel
- 21″
- Rear wheel
- 18″
- Front tire
- 80/100-21 M/C
- Rear tire
- 100/100-18 M/C
- Front disc
- 240 mm
- Street legal (US)
- No
- Road legal in
- None
- Battery
- Yes
- Chemistry
- Lead acid
2005 Honda CRF230F maintenanceWrench time
From the maker's manuals. Tap a row to see the manual page it comes from.
- Change engine oil (first time)
- After 100 mi or 1 month
- Change engine oil
- Every 600 mi or 6 months
- Clean air filter
- Every 600 mi or 6 months
- Inspect spark plug
- Every 600 mi or 6 months
- Spark plug
- DPR8EA-9 (NGK)
- Plug gap
- 0.031–0.035 in (0.80–0.90 mm)
- Spark plug (or)
- X24EPR-U9 (DENSO)
- Spark plug (cold climate)
- DPR7EA-9 (NGK)
- Spark plug (cold climate)
- X22EPR-U9 (DENSO)
- Oil drain bolt
- 15 N·m (11 ft‑lb, 1.5 kgf·m)
- Front axle
- 74 N·m (55 ft‑lb, 7.5 kgf·m)
- Front axle pinch bolts
- 12 N·m (9 ft‑lb, 1.2 kgf·m)
- Rear axle nut
- 108 N·m (80 ft‑lb, 11 kgf·m)
2005 Honda CRF230F vs 2004What changed
The 2005 Honda CRF230F is mechanically the same as the 2004; the only change in our data is that it costs $100 more.
| Spec | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3,399 | $3,499 |
| Displacement | 223cc | Same |
| Weight | 237 lb | Same |
| Seat height | 34.1 in | Same |
| Front travel | 8.5 in | Same |
| Rear travel | 9.1 in | Same |
| Fuel | 2.17 gal | Same |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | Same |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 | Same |
| Rear tire | 100/100-18 | Same |
Parts for the 2005 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.
Engine oilMotul 7100 4T 10W-40from $27.05 · 3 storesTakes 1 L: buy one 1 L bottle
- Pirate MXCheapest$27.05 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · powersportsuperstore$33.83 ↗Free shipping
- Summit Racing$40.98 ↗$26.99 + $13.99 ship
Fit from: Our specs, from the owner's manual
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
Spark plugNGK DPR8EA-9from $13.77 · 1 storeThe standard plug from the owner's manual
Fit from: Our specs, from the owner's manual
Front brake padsEBC FA185from $32.00 · 14 stores- eBay · rockcottonCheapest$32.00 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · powersportusa$35.90 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · OEMcycles$39.00 ↗Free shipping
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- Envision Tuning$39.97 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · 4WheelOnline$40.63 ↗Free shipping
- ProCycle$43.95 ↗$39.95 + $4.00 ship
- Red Plate Powersports$48.97 ↗$39.97 + $9.00 ship
- Summit Racing$48.98 ↗$34.99 + $13.99 ship
- SistersMoto$49.97 ↗$39.97 + $10.00 ship
- MX Locker$55.95 ↗Free shipping
- Armageddon Turbo & Performance$56.98 ↗$42.99 + $13.99 ship
- Misguided Co.$56.99 ↗$47.99 + $9.00 ship
- Randakk's Cycle Shakk$57.53 ↗$42.07 + $15.46 ship
- 4into1$82.57 ↗$73.95 + $8.62 ship
Part number FA185: any parts counter can look it up.
Fit from: EBC brake pad buyer's guide
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
What engine does the 2005 Honda CRF230F have?
It has a 223 cc, air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine with SOHC and two valves. Fuel delivery is by carburetor.
- 02
How many gears does the 2005 Honda CRF230F have?
It has a six-speed transmission and a cable-operated manual clutch.
- 03
What is the seat height of the 2005 Honda CRF230F?
The seat height is 34.1 in. Ground clearance is 11.7 in.
- 04
How much does a 2005 Honda CRF230F weigh?
Its dry weight is 237.2 lb. This is the dry figure, not a ready-to-ride weight.
- 05
What is the fuel capacity of the 2005 Honda CRF230F?
The fuel tank holds 2.17 gal, including reserve.
- 06
What oil does a 2005 Honda CRF230F use?
The specified engine oil grade is SAE 10W-40. Engine oil capacity after draining is 1.1 US qt (1.0 L).
- 07
Is the 2005 Honda CRF230F street legal?
No. It is not street legal in the US, is not equipped with lights, and is not intended for night riding.
- 08
How much suspension travel does the 2005 Honda CRF230F have?
Front suspension travel is 8.5 in, and rear suspension travel is 9.1 in. The front uses a 37 mm leading-axle Showa fork, while the rear uses a Pro-Link Showa single shock with adjustable spring preload.
- 09
What size tires does the 2005 Honda CRF230F use?
80/100-21 front and 100/100-18 rear.
- 10
What spark plug does the 2005 Honda CRF230F take?
DPR8EA-9 (NGK), gapped 0.031–0.035 in (0.80–0.90 mm).
- 11
What chain and sprockets does the 2005 Honda CRF230F use?
A 520 chain on a 13-tooth front and 50-tooth rear sprocket.
- 12
Is the 2005 Honda CRF230F different from the 2004?
The 2005 Honda CRF230F is mechanically the same as the 2004; the only change in our data is that it costs $100 more.
Specs from Honda's owner's manual, Honda's website and published spec sheets. Updated . Spot a mistake?