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Honda CRF230F 2012

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Trail

Honda CRF230F 2012

223cc

4-stroke

249lb

Curb weight

34.1in

Seat height

8.5in

Front travel

6spd

Gearbox

About the Honda CRF230F 2012The machine

The 2012 Honda CRF230F is an off-road trail motorcycle with a 223 cc air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine, carburetor, SOHC valve train, and two valves. Electric starting and a six-speed transmission pair with a manually operated cable clutch. Its 34.1-inch seat height, 11.7 inches of ground clearance, and 8.5 inches of front and 9.1 inches of rear suspension travel suit recreational trail riding. The 249-pound curb weight and 1.85-gallon fuel capacity round out its practical trail setup. It has 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, a 240 mm front disc, and a USDA-qualified spark arrester. This is an off-road-only motorcycle, not street legal in the US, and it is not equipped with lights. The original US MSRP was $4,170, plus a $115 destination charge.

Who should ride it

This bike is for recreational trail riders who want a four-stroke motorcycle with electric starting, a six-speed gearbox, and suspension travel suited to off-road terrain. It fits casual rides on designated trails and general dirt riding, rather than street commuting, because it is not street legal in the US and has no lights. The 34.1-inch seat height and 249-pound curb weight are useful figures to consider when matching the bike to a rider. It is built for one rider, no passenger.

Honda CRF230F 2012 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
Seat height
34.1″
Ground clearance
11.7″
Wheelbase
54″
Width
31.5″
Height
45.9″
Length
81.1″
Curb weight
249 lb
Fuel capacity
1.85 gal
Price & warranty
Destination charge
$115
Colors
Red
Warranty
Six Months, Transferable limited warranty.
Equipment
Electric start
Standard
Starter motor
Standard
USDA-qualified spark arrester
Standard
Lights
Not fitted
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 51R NHS
Rear tire
100/100-18 59R NHS
Brakes
Front disc
240 mm
Stock features
Street legal (US)
No
Road legal in
None
Battery / electrical
Battery
Yes
OEM battery
YTX5L-BS
Chemistry
Lead acid
Voltage
12V
Capacity
4 Ah

Parts for the Honda CRF230F 2012Parts 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.

Tires

The stock sizes for this bike.

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

    Is the 2012 Honda CRF230F street legal?

    No. It is an off-road-only motorcycle and is not street legal in the US; it is also not equipped with lights.

  2. 02

    How much does a 2012 Honda CRF230F weigh?

    Its curb weight is 249 lb. The maximum weight capacity is 220 lb, and it is built for one rider with no passenger.

  3. 03

    What is the seat height on a 2012 Honda CRF230F?

    The seat height is 34.1 in, and ground clearance is 11.7 in.

  4. 04

    How much oil does a 2012 Honda CRF230F take?

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

  5. 05

    What is the fuel capacity of the 2012 Honda CRF230F?

    The fuel tank holds 1.85 US gal, including reserve. The reserve capacity is 0.34 US gal.

  6. 06

    What kind of engine does the 2012 Honda CRF230F have?

    It has a 223 cc, air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a carburetor, SOHC valve train, two valves, and a 9.0:1 compression ratio.

  7. 07

    How much suspension travel does the 2012 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 is a Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring-preload adjustability.

  8. 08

    Does the 2012 Honda CRF230F have electric start?

    Yes. It has electric starting and a 12-volt, 4 Ah battery.

  9. 09

    What is the original MSRP of the 2012 Honda CRF230F?

    The US MSRP was $4,170, with a $115 destination charge.

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