2003 Honda CRF230F Specifications

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Make ModelHonda CRF230F
Year2003
Full Model Name2003 Honda CRF 230 F
EngineAir cooled, 4-stroke, 1 cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves
Displacement223cc
Bore x Stroke65.5mm x 66.2mm
Compression Ratio9:1
InductionType: Carburator; Bore size: Ø 28mm
StartingElectric Start
Max Power13.89KW (18.63hp) @ 8,000RPM
Transmission / Drive6 Speeds / Chain
Front SuspensionØ 37mm forks, 216mm (8.5″) wheel travel
Rear Suspension232mm (9.13″) wheel travel
Front BrakesType: Disc 1 disc, Ø 240mm, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesType: Drum Ø 110mm
Front Wheel80/100-21
Rear Wheel100/100-18
Seat Height867mm (34.1″)
Dry Weight107.9kg (237.88lb)
Fuel Capacity8.2L (2.17gal.)
Top Speed112km/h (69.59mph)
Idle Speed RPM1,400+/-100
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Bike2003 Honda CRF230F
Standard Maintenance Interval965.61km (600mi)
Break-in Interval160.93km (100mi)
Engine Oil Change Interval965.61km (600mi)
Initial Valve Check160.93km (100mi)
Periodic Valve Check965.61km (600mi)
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Change1L (0.264gal.)
More on Engine OilSAW 10W-40 semi-synthetic
Idle Speed RPM1,400 +/- 100
SparksNGK DPR8EA-9
Spark Plug Gap0.8 – 0.9mm
Cylinder Compression190psi (13.1bar, 1,310kPa) +/- 1.45psi (0.1bar, 10kPa)
Final DriveType: Chain 520 DID 520V6 or RK520SMOZ2, O-ring sealed chain Final Drive Ratio: 13 / 50
Fork OilLevel: 145mm (5.71″) Capacity: 382cc +/- 5cc
Front Wheel80/100-21
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)15psi (1.03bar, 103.42kPa)
Rear Wheel100/100-18
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)15psi (1.03bar, 103.42kPa)
Valve ClearanceIN: 0.09mm +/- 0.01mm EX: 0.09mm +/- 0.01mm
Throttle Grip Free Play2 (0.08) – 6mm (0.24″)
Clutch Lever Free Play10 (0.39) – 20mm (0.79″)
Drive Chain Slack20 (0.79) – 30mm (1.18″)
Engine Oil Drain Bolt Torque15N·m (11.06ft·lbf)
Front Axle Pinch Bolt Torque12N·m (8.85ft·lbf)
Front Axle Bolt Torque74N·m (54.58ft·lbf)
Rear Axle Bolt Torque108N·m (79.66ft·lbf)