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Honda CRF230F 2007

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Trail

2007 Honda CRF230F

223cc

4-stroke

238lb

Dry weight

34.1in

Seat height

8.5in

Front travel

6spd

Gearbox

2007 Honda CRF230F at a glanceQuick facts

  • The 2007 Honda CRF230F has a 223cc carbureted 4-stroke engine, a 6-speed gearbox and electric start.
  • The 2007 CRF230F weighs 238 lb dry and has a 34.1 in seat height.
  • The 2007 CRF230F runs an 80/100-21 front and 100/100-18 rear tire.
  • The 2007 CRF230F takes 1.1 US qt (1 L) of 10W-30 engine oil; change it every 600 mi or 6 months.
  • The 2007 CRF230F lists at $3,649 (US MSRP). It is not street legal in the US.

About the 2007 Honda CRF230FThe machine

The 2007 Honda CRF230F is an off-road trail motorcycle with a 223cc, air-cooled, carbureted four-stroke single-cylinder engine. Its SOHC two-valve layout, electric start, manual clutch, and six-speed transmission suit recreational trail riding. Chassis specifications include a 34.1-inch seat height, 11.7 inches of ground clearance, and a 238-pound dry weight.

Suspension consists of a 37mm leading-axle Showa fork with 8.5 inches of travel and a Pro-Link Showa rear shock with adjustable spring preload and 9.1 inches of travel. It has a 2.17-gallon fuel capacity, 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, and a USDA-qualified spark arrester. The CRF230F is for off-road use only, is not street legal in the US, and has no lights for night riding.

Who should ride it

This bike is for solo riders looking for a recreational motorcycle for trail use, rather than a street-legal bike or a night-riding machine. Its electric start and six-speed transmission are useful for trail outings, while the 34.1-inch seat height and 238-pound dry weight are important fit and handling considerations when choosing a bike. It is built for one rider, with no passenger.

2007 Honda CRF230F specificationsTech specs

Engine
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-30
Clutch
Actuation
Cable
Assist
None (standard clutch)
Drivetrain
Starting
Electric
Transmission
6-speed
Chain size
520
Front sprocket
13T
Rear sprocket
50T
Dimensions
Dry weight
238 lb
Seat height
34.1″
Ground clearance
11.7″
Wheelbase
54″
Width
32″
Height
45.6″
Length
81.1″
Fuel capacity
2.17 gal
Price & warranty
Colors
Red
Equipment
USDA-qualified spark arrester
Standard
Electric starter
Standard
Maintenance-free battery
Standard
Frame & steering
Rake
26.75°
Trail
4.4″
Suspension
Front
37mm leading-axle Showa fork
Front travel
8.5″
Rear
Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload adjustability
Rear travel
9.1″
Wheels & tires
Front wheel
21″
Rear wheel
18″
Front tire
80/100-21 NHS
Rear tire
100/100-18 NHS
Brakes
Front disc
240 mm
Stock features
Street legal (US)
No
Road legal in
None
Battery / electrical
Battery
Yes
Chemistry
Lead acid
Voltage
12V
Capacity
4 Ah

2007 Honda CRF230F maintenanceWrench time

From the maker's manuals. Tap a row to see the manual page it comes from.

Service intervals
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
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)
Torque specs
Oil drain bolt
15 N·m (11 ft‑lb, 1.5 kgf·m)
Front axle
73.5 N·m (54 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)

2007 Honda CRF230F vs 2006What changed

The 2007 Honda CRF230F is mechanically the same as the 2006; the only change in our data is that it costs $50 more.

Spec20062007
MSRP$3,599$3,649
Displacement223ccSame
Weight238 lbSame
Seat height34.1 inSame
Front travel8.5 inSame
Rear travel9.1 inSame
Fuel2.17 galSame
Gearbox6-speedSame
Front tire80/100-21Same
Rear tire100/100-18Same

Parts for the 2007 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.

Tires

Stock sizes, from the owner's manual.

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

  1. 01

    How much does a 2007 Honda CRF230F weigh?

    Its dry weight is 238 lb. This figure is the bike’s dry weight, not its weight with fuel.

  2. 02

    How tall is the seat on a 2007 Honda CRF230F?

    The seat height is 34.1 in. Ground clearance is 11.7 in.

  3. 03

    How much oil does a 2007 Honda CRF230F take?

    Engine oil capacity after draining is 1.1 US qt (1.0 L). The specified SAE grade is 10W-30.

  4. 04

    What kind of gas does a 2007 Honda CRF230F use?

    It uses premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher. Fuel capacity is 2.17 gal, including reserve.

  5. 05

    Does the 2007 Honda CRF230F have electric start?

    Yes. The CRF230F has electric starting and a 12-volt, 4 Ah lead-acid battery.

  6. 06

    Is the 2007 Honda CRF230F street legal?

    No. It is an off-road-only motorcycle and is not street legal in the US. It has no lights and is not for night riding.

  7. 07

    What suspension travel does the 2007 Honda CRF230F have?

    The 37mm leading-axle Showa front fork has 8.5 in of travel. The Pro-Link Showa rear shock has 9.1 in of travel and adjustable spring preload.

  8. 08

    Can you carry a passenger on a 2007 Honda CRF230F?

    No. It is built for one rider, with no passenger.

  9. 09

    What is the MSRP of a 2007 Honda CRF230F?

    The US MSRP was $3,649. The factory color option was red.

  10. 10

    What size tires does the 2007 Honda CRF230F use?

    80/100-21 front and 100/100-18 rear.

  11. 11

    What spark plug does the 2007 Honda CRF230F take?

    DPR8EA-9 (NGK), gapped 0.031–0.035 in (0.80–0.90 mm).

  12. 12

    What chain and sprockets does the 2007 Honda CRF230F use?

    A 520 chain on a 13-tooth front and 50-tooth rear sprocket.

  13. 13

    Is the 2007 Honda CRF230F different from the 2006?

    The 2007 Honda CRF230F is mechanically the same as the 2006; the only change in our data is that it costs $50 more.

Specs from Honda's owner's manual, Honda's website and published spec sheets. Updated . Spot a mistake?

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