Honda CRF230F 2008
Trail
223cc
4-stroke
249lb
Curb weight
34.1in
Seat height
9.5in
Front travel
6spd
Gearbox
About the Honda CRF230F 2008The machine
The 2008 Honda CRF230F is an off-road trail motorcycle powered by a 223cc, air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a carburetor, SOHC two-valve head, and electric starting. Its six-speed transmission, 34.1-inch seat height, 11.7 inches of ground clearance, and 249-pound curb weight suit trail riding. Suspension is a 37mm leading-axle Showa fork with 9.5 inches of travel and a Pro-Link Showa rear shock with 9 inches of travel and adjustable spring preload. It has 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, a stock skid plate, and a 1.9-gallon fuel capacity. The CRF230F is for off-road use only and is not legal on US public roads.
Who should ride it
This bike is for recreational trail riders who want an electric-start, six-speed motorcycle for off-road use. Its 34.1-inch seat height and 249-pound curb weight are useful considerations when choosing a bike for your fit and handling preferences. The 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, long-travel suspension, and stock skid plate are suited to trail terrain. It is not the choice for riders who need a street-legal motorcycle.
Honda CRF230F 2008 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
- Starting
- Electric
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Chain size
- 520
- Front sprocket
- 13T
- Rear sprocket
- 50T
- Seat height
- 34.1″
- Ground clearance
- 11.7″
- Wheelbase
- 54.1″
- Curb weight
- 249 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 1.9 gal
- Colors
- Red
- Warranty
- 6 months · coverage of defects in materials and workmanship
- USDA-qualified spark arrester
- Standard
- Rake
- 27.3°
- Trail
- 4.4″
- Front
- 37mm 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
- Skid plate
- Yes
- Street legal (US)
- No
- Road legal in
- None
- Battery
- Yes
Parts for the Honda CRF230F 2008Parts that fit
Exact parts for this bike. Tap one to see every store we found selling it, cheapest first.
Maintenance
Oil, filters, battery, brakes and drive parts you replace as you ride.
Air filterHiflofiltro HFF1017from $20.86 · 3 stores
Front sprocketJT Sprockets JTF327.13from $14.25 · 4 stores
Rear sprocketJT Sprockets JTR210.50from $33.98 · 4 stores50 tooth, stock gearing
- MX PowerPlayCheapest$33.98 ↗Free shipping
- Lionparts Powersports$34.55 ↗Free shipping
- Walmart · Lionparts$35.00 ↗Free shipping
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Fit from: JT Sprockets fitment guide
ChainD.I.D 520VX3 X-ring chain, 110 linksfrom $125.86 · 2 stores
Tires
The stock sizes for this bike.
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
Controls
Grips and the throttle cam they need on this bike.
GripsODI Rogue MX V2 lock-on gripsfrom $25.00 · 18 stores- MX LockerCheapest$25.00 ↗Free shipping
- JT Cycle & ATV$27.95 ↗Free shipping
- motodlvrd.com$28.95 ↗Free shipping
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- Haustrom$28.95 ↗Free shipping
- Motorhelmets$28.95 ↗Free shipping
- eBay · chromeworld$34.25 ↗Free shipping
- tmbrmoto.com$34.50 ↗$28.00 + $6.50 ship
- The Lost Co.$35.40 ↗$28.80 + $6.60 ship
- eBay · americanbazzarshop$36.95 ↗$30.95 + $6.00 ship
- Rocky Mountain ATV/MC$37.86 ↗$30.86 + $7.00 ship
- Keystone Cycle Parts$38.90 ↗$30.95 + $7.95 ship
- Cycle Gear$38.94 ↗$30.95 + $7.99 ship
- Alameda Bicycle$39.99 ↗$32.00 + $7.99 ship
- eBay · chaparralmotosports$40.94 ↗$30.95 + $9.99 ship
- Berkshire Bike and Board$41.99 ↗$32.00 + $9.99 ship
- Moment Bicycles$41.99 ↗$32.00 + $9.99 ship
- Bike Link of Hoover$44.00 ↗$32.00 + $12.00 ship
- River Mill Cycles$46.99 ↗$32.00 + $14.99 ship
Fit from: ODI grip throttle guide
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 2008 Honda CRF230F?
It has a 223cc, air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a carburetor, SOHC, and two valves.
- 02
How tall is the seat on a 2008 Honda CRF230F?
The seat height is 34.1 inches. Ground clearance is 11.7 inches.
- 03
How much does the 2008 Honda CRF230F weigh?
Its curb weight is 249 pounds, and its fuel capacity is 1.9 gallons.
- 04
Does the 2008 Honda CRF230F have electric start?
Yes. The CRF230F has electric starting and a six-speed transmission.
- 05
What suspension travel does the 2008 Honda CRF230F have?
The 37mm leading-axle Showa front fork provides 9.5 inches of travel. The Pro-Link Showa rear shock provides 9 inches and has adjustable spring preload.
- 06
Is the 2008 Honda CRF230F street legal?
No. It is designed for off-road use only, and operating it on US public streets, roads, or highways is illegal.
- 07
What size wheels and tires does the 2008 Honda CRF230F use?
It has a 21-inch front wheel with an 80/100-21 tire and an 18-inch rear wheel with a 100/100-18 tire.
- 08
How much did the 2008 Honda CRF230F cost new?
Its US MSRP was $3,649. The factory color option was red.