2008 Honda CRF230L Dirt Bike Review

[carrysmith2008]

that blonde girls is super beautifull and she got the perfect striper name hehe

[poet79ful]

I am thinking about buying this bike. I was wondering. How well does it do in speed wise? the reason i ask is if I wanted to commute there is some highways and I;'m wondering if it can handler 65-70mph. and will it blow the motor by doing that the whole ride at that speed. any info would be great. i use to own a cbr 600 but I dont care about speed. just fun , saving money etc but need to get to point A to point B with this cc

[DeeNogUeIrA]

my crf  /watch?v=ThUw0o8GK14&feature=p­layer_embedded

[ilikepie5720]

I have a 04 rm-z 250 and my dad has the 09 crf 230L, for riding around town or logging roads, the 230 does fine, even on the single track areas we go. The only thing i can complain about is the tires are not the best for AGGRESSIVE off road use or any loose surface (shale, mud, wet roots and rocks), so if you ride more off road than on, consider some different tires, but this is one of the best handling bikes i've ever ridden and very confidence inspiring for new riders. Great bike, low price.

[BluntTraumaAirsoft]

it goes to show some of the people watch videos just to argue, i came to watch the review////

[MeatHookSodomist]

i dont wanna watch some stupid bitch tell me about this nice dirtbike

[ChiefsFan581]

@MeatHookSodomist I don't wanna see a dumbass youtubers sexist comments about this nice video

[MeatHookSodomist]

@ChiefsFan581 your fucking stupid for not realizing the irony of womens rights

[ChiefsFan581]

@MeatHookSodomist you're*

I win.

[MeatHookSodomist]

@ChiefsFan581 nice comeback, in reality you didn't understand my previous comment, so you confide in correcting online grammar

[ChiefsFan581]

@MeatHookSodomist hahaha! Whatever you want to believe. Your comment was simple sexism. But hey, if it makes you sleep better, tell yourself I didn't understand it and that you're a genius. I won't mind.

You see, I'm not crying for attention, and I'm completely happy with the size of my penis. Ergo, I don't get into immature arguments on youtube.

[mrpotatoheadracing]

@MeatHookSodomist You know a sodomist is someone who practices homosexuality?

[euheide]

it definitely looks more rugged and overall prepared for adventure than those most trail or dual sport bikes on the market.

[bigbean843]

to quite for me

[Marksman2oo7]

can someone explan the 2 stroke 4 stroke thing to me?

and what is this bike, a 4 stroke?

sounds like a stupid question but im not new to bikes, im hoping this will be my fourth.

[broski1993]

@Marksman2oo7 Simply put, in a two stroke, the pistons go up and down once before firing and completing the combustion cycle. In a four stroke, the pistons go up and down twice before firing and completing the combustion cycle. That being said, a comparable displacement (size) two stroke is going to be faster that it's four stroke counter part. This is a four stoke. You can tell immediately by the sound. A  two stroke is much louder and higher pitched while a four stoke has a deeper sound.

[Marksman2oo7]

@broski1993 thank you so much

[broski1993]

@Marksman2oo7 No problem. Also, the 'F' in CRF stands for four stroke in Honda bikes.

[camclutch195]

trails, go to a 250x, or a 150f. 230 just holds to much weight for the amount of power it puts out. which much resembles the amount from a 150f.

[BlargeMan]

Something I want to know is is the seat on the bike adjustable?

[acdc374]

@BlargeMan not the seat, i think it would be the rear suspension.

[BlargeMan]

What bike would be good for me? I'm 5' 2", 13 years old, and 140 pounds. I have an older Broncho 110cc that I've just about outgrown.

[ak47proshooter]

isnt a 2stroke 125 as powerful or more than this? anyway its a nice bike

[MrXx0xx0xx]

@ak47proshooter Yea a 125 2 stroke is more powerful but this 230 is a low maintainance trail bike. I had one and i ride a crf450r now and i can tell you those 230's are fuckin mint.

[ak47proshooter]

@MrXx0xx0xx i guess i'm more of a 2 stroke person anyway i'd like to try a 450 4 stroke

[qwerty118678]

For a couple of years, I've been riding a 2003 CRF230f, and it's got electric start, not dual sport though, and recently I bought an XR400r 2002, and it's power difference from the 230f is phenomenal!

[MrXx0xx0xx]

@qwerty118678 lol, i went from a 230 to a crf450r. An even more phenomenal power difference would be from a 230 to a cr500 haha.

[landcruiser151]

is this as good as the 230f off road

[poblikecheese]

i think honda had in mind when makign this bike it would be targeted at female riders and short begginers.

[Brenenshow]

this chick cant ride it looks like her first day on a bike lol

[ghostfreak001]

would this make a good beginner bike?

[mimito92]

of course, it's a very goof beginner bike

even 600cc supersport bike are pretty good for smart and cautious beginners

[mikeACP1]

I have a 2009 and it kicks ass. I also have a suzuki DRZ400 and a suzuki GSXR 750 so dont call me a pussy. Its a fun bike and i plan on having it a long time.

[124dirtbiker]

@mikeACP1 its a hondaa

[gshdrums]

230 through the desert........Ill stick with my 450!

[MrPierrestam]

yes

[ilikesuzuki]

power every time doesn't spell fun all the time

[spazmoso]

that bike sucks?get the yamaha 250wr,or get the honda,suzukior kawi 650s

[hockeykingfive]

not everyone can ride 650's...

[MrPierrestam]

yes thats way honda did not make many xr650r

[EZkill5]

but c its a chick bike... chicks dont ride xr100's

[AP9Hunter]

@EZkill5 its not really a chicks bike mine goes like 70mph and i race with it

[ntrudr800]

That girl is cute : )

You meet the nicest people reviewing a Honda : P

I bet they up it later to a crf250l for USA. If Honda is smart. Why make a 230? So you can make it a 250! 250cc is highway legal for USA. And my wallet.

[hockeykingfive]

its to compete with the ttr230

[EZkill5]

ttr 230s suck balls

i have ridden both i have a cref230 thats a fun bike

[hockeykingfive]

thats your own bias oppinion, if they really sucked as much as you think they do no one would buy them would they?

[nathan314]

you are just concerned with a number. a 250L would be no difference from a 230 L

[kylefgh]

its kind of a waste of money. go for the crf 250, the 230 is too small and you will get bored of it fast

[aTellerOfTruths]

I went to Ransburg this weekend after seeing this video. I was very excited until I saw the signs saying that a permit is needed to ride the trails, and the fine is $1,000. The only two places to get the permit were many, many miles away. Surprise! Our heavy handed government blows yet another weekend!

[96JUSTIN]

who cares if its a ladies bike, the fact is its a bike. If you ride anything with a motor and 2 wheels and have fun doing it then props to you!

Its not about what bike you have its about how you ride and the fun you have doing it!

[Mettallikah]

amen!

[addusernamehere]

amen x2

[copedipinredneck]

amenx3

[acdc374]

@96JUSTIN Agreed, theres so many people out there that think that you need a 450cc+ bike to have fun! Truth is, you really dont. A bikes a bike, and a bike is fun, no matter how big or small.

[nathan314]

i work for honda in the summer teaching kids to ride.. this bike is alright..

in my opinion.. its perfect for trails if you take the mirrors off.. but not that great for street..

and its very easy to wheelie for those people who were wondering

[addusernamehere]

what did you not like about how it rode the streets? I'm shopping for a dual sport & am look'n heavily @ this one.

[nathan314]

on the street its okay, but you can really feel everything on the road because it has the nobbies on the tires.. i just rode the 230m this weekend because im teaching adults as well, and those tires are good for road (its a supermotard bike), but the seat height is a lot lower.

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[nathan314]

if you're looking for dual sport, i recommend the 230 L .

if you're looking to get a 230l, i suggest coming out to Honda's New Rider Program, there you can try both the 230l and m, there is also the rebel 250 and cbr 125.

check honda's website for details

[copedipinredneck]

id recommend putting trials tires on it, they grip on the road great and believe it or not do pretty well in the dirt to.

[noonerofl]

That 230L is a kids bike. I have no idea why they don't sell the XR250L anymore in America. If you want a small dual sport, get an older XR250L, it will smoke the 230L and people won't make fun of you for riding it.

[kirchhoff1814]

thats hot...

[GT03235]

in all fairness jkaufman at 15 it might be a nice bike for you but saying it rips well maybe for you it does. I raced for Kawasaki uk back in the 80's on good ole 2 strokes the 125's then had more HP than that sewing machine does now so go figure

[GT03235]

shame to use the cr term on such a weak trail bike

[jkauffman990]

this aint a weak trail bike. have u even ever road this bike? if u do got it then it sucks cuz mine rips

[eragon21]

can it wheelie?

[natevmc]

motorcycles cant wheelie retard.

[eragon21]

xD LOL sry, that was actually funny

[garthinator69]

ur fucked! what do u mean motorcycles can't wheelie?! go fuck a goat noob sauce

[gibidygubidy]

What a total load of SHITE

[fack2145]

ooooohhh yeaaahhhh

[emil3hansen]

correct me if im wrong, but i think that bike looks like shit... it looks so weak, i mean, air cooled? WTF!

[sideshow45]

my friend is 14 and has this bike he knows how to ride alot better than the person in the begining.

[Scotty4uHottie]

I just bought one, and I love it. It's broken in now with just over 700 miles on it. The only problem is there is a lag at about 1/8th throttle. It seems to suffocate and lose power. Then, twisting the throttle more, the power comes on all at once. I tried choking it a bit, and it gets better... but then it stalls at idle. Anyone had this problem? Thanks!

[JakesToons]

230s are fun, first dirt bike i ever rode

[djmattski11]

wat does that girl know about bikes

[destroyersteak]

ur so sexist

[DevilDRakez]

Lol, she couldn't rememeber the bike name at the end, you see her look down at the bike name

[wingking077]

what the hell does this lady know about bikes...go cook supper bitch

[patmatchette]

would the crf150r race bike beat this in a drag race??

[arcticmsrock]

yeah

[grand95rider]

and it should be good and the stalk tires suck and like back drumm wtf is that like its a good drumm but still its a drumm and none likes the front fender hoo wat else could be addid on to thiss long list hoo ya eltric start withe no kick start ok there like that sucks but its a good bike for a biginer but not for an expearinst rider

[grand95rider]

ok i have one and well back suspecion is too stiff front forcks well i wont even go ther ( and yess that bad )umm for top spead its ok but not amazing for botom end umm raisse the sprokit by 3 theath ]

[brothergeese]

is this bike good on trils

[halosavage]

how much are they?

[brothergeese]

hey im 5 foot 4 would i fit on that bike

[DivineCheezit]

im the same and i fit so you would too

[whompo]

im buyin one in march!

looks sweet

hows the suspension?

[NJdrifter]

thats what i want, dualsport honda, o0o yea can anyone tell me whats the top speed of one

[hecklovetch]

The top speed of the Honda 230 is around 70 mph

[surferbum3]

chicks riding dirftbike are soooooooooo hott

[Bourque85]

I have 555 miles on the bike now and I went ride it the other day for about 30 miles. I then parked it in the driveway for about an hour, and when I returned to start it back up it did not want to start. So I bought it to the Dealer and they said that the Intake valve had dropped. They stated that they had never heard of that. But luckly it was under warranty. I just hope that it does not happen again.

[gateezi]

made in Brasil?

[RainJetSprinklers]

Japan

[DoctorNumber46]

the 230f is made in Brazil

[spongebonger]

hondas are the best if ur planning to beat the fuck out of it they are with out a doubt the most reliable

[ShOwStOpp3rr]

and one more thing id love to talk to you on msn messenger about your bike,my contact is irishz@hotmail(MSN Messenger) im really intrested in this bike and if you wanna shoot the sh*t id love to hear what you have to say about it,ive got quite a few more questions as well,so hit me up if your intrested,be cool to start a chat group for all crf230l owners,talk about mods,trips,ideas ETC...

[ShOwStOpp3rr]

i was wondering if any owners of this bike can give me their view of this bike so far,im not intrested in somebodys race ready KTM vs this bike,this bike looks likes a perfect setup for both road and dirt more so then any other dual sport ive seen yet,im curious to know how it handled on the highway,is ride smooth with gearing setup, minimal vibration? and can it maintain speeds of say 80mph,if i was to take a 100 mile trip how do you think it would hold up considering its only 230cc...thanks

[jameshonda95]

this like the only kind of dirt bike thats allowed in the streets.nice

[burton8469]

junk

[gamer025]

but how is it on the road...?

[bigwhitezz]

best bike i ever road it like a lincoln.

[EnjoyLifeVideos]

Good review, but please mention also the negatives...all bikes have them!

[Bourque85]

I just bought one and I Love it.

[Lundqvistfan]

Go Honda!!!

[RM125rider93]

i used to have a CRF230F and it was a good reliable bike and thats what i learnt on, but now i race on the big guns-07 RM125!!!

[nvanlieshout]

i have never ridden an rm125 how does it hold up with the 6 gears, does it have a faster top speed then the other 125's i have a cr125

[RM125rider93]

umm im not sure. my mates got a 2005 cr 125 and it kept up with my bike but im not to sure about the top speed but it beats the kx 125 and yz 125.

[nvanlieshout]

thats cool go the rm's and cr's i reacon i am a two stroke fan and i reacon they are the best

[RainJetSprinklers]

All of you need some self discipline; Ride a honda 90 for two weeks straight. Then the crf230L will seem like a goldwing.

[HOJNIA88]

10ps ? :D

[Fenn3]

hahahaha, you gotta be kidding me :D

[TannerBurtt]

man that kok ass bitch has that suspension whippin around like i whip yur mom

[mxracer72135]

woooooooow that bike blows

[waidg]

What a crappy video review!!! It's a Dual Purpose motorcycle----street and off road. Where's the street part. "Entry Level" from the female means really weak and sh*ty; even the dude was kind of embarrassed.

[mgbv6]

To all you dopes out there who say this motorcycle sucks - it doesn't. Anyone who loves motorcycling knows that ALL motorcycles are FUN to ride, no matter how big or small or what brand they are. This bike is so user-friendly that my wife and friends who haven't ridden in years get on it and have a great time. It is perfect for cruising down to the beach, to the store or light trail work. When I want to relax, I leave my 599 Hornet in the garage and take the 230 for a spin - it's that good.

[EdCrab77]

It's "ok".

It's the XT-225 of the Honda world, user friendly, mellow powerband, and lower to the ground.

Not sayin it's a bad bike, but for most riders, they WILL outgrow it, and the engine is VERY unresponsive to upgrades, jetting, and pipe mods/replacements..

One of the bikes you'd give to jr after he's big enough to get off his 150, I'd bet.

[offroadjunkiez]

the crf230 is a waste.

Also you guys need to work on the production of your videos. These things are kind of sad.

[grahamid403]

I would shoot myself if I got this bike instead of a YZ125...

[DIRTBIKEJAMES]

never buy a crappy crf230 it is a waste of time and money, if you notice a woman is interviewing it so you know is shit. Get a real bike like a 450

[KTMheizer]

DEFINITLY the 250 !!!

just watch the better frame and forks !!!

[echockey564]

PLEASE ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!

i have a question i am thinking about getting either a cr125 or a crf250R which one should i get i do a lot of dune riding nd im not new to MX ive raced b4 on a cr85 nd im 5'8" THANK YOU!!!!

[KTMheizer]

ah and before I forget: If you like 4-strokes take one !! 4-strokes are WAAAY better to controle the power, even if they have 60ps ore more !!!

[towndrunk1234]

Not a bad bike for a little pea shooter.

Just not enough Power.

[highlyfe37]

yea, this is chicks perspective so well this isnt enough for me.....

[dollar942]

cool bike but very ugly

[wagggggg]

womens bike

[RallyMotoXfan]

r u just reli retarded or somthing?

[RallyMotoXfan]

r u just reli retarded or somthing?

[wagggggg]

yes

[toosurreal5]

hoked on ponics werkd fer me

[Yamaha950]

the wr250r will spank this thing, why buy this when you can have a fuel injected 250?

[HunterXray]

Street legal would be the only reason.

[Yamaha950]

the wr_R is street legal too.

[mbxxx19]

i know...i hope the US is importing the WR cuz id def get it

[ilikepizza2]

i hav one thing to say... GAY!! 150r is tha best

[Berday86]

haha, yea, right, CRF 250R bitchhh

[KX250forme]

i sat on 1 the other day, the tires nobbs are huge, like 1.25+ inches tall

[GuitarHero348]

lawl i cant believe they made a trail version of the already overweight 230 :P

[motocross1992]

i dont like the way they look but the suspension looks nice

[kj7687]

LOL I rode my yamaha TW200 over 300 street miles in one day! It can be done, if you're really into that kind of thing, which I am...

[TXxXskateXforXmeXxXT]

from a girls perspectif ok no i want a guys perspectif i'm not a slow driver xD ppl i'm just kiding

[TXxXskateXforXmeXxXT]

why do u brake so mutch? omg lol

[Hboy791]

yeah i ment on a short distant ride not like a long time away

[Hboy791]

y would the guyput it in the back of the pick up when he could just drive it to the damn place

[ntrudr800]

I am saving up for this bike. Also check out the new Yamaha XT250 (nicer) and the Suzuki DR200SE (older). All lightweight dualsports under 650cc and 450cc.

[dirtbiker7475]

thats a wifes bike

[madefortravian]

they who drive cant drive !

[confusedsay]

What do you guys think about it's competition? Remember this is a TRUE cheap street and trial. So it can't be compared to a CRF 250 X model.

[42speed]

get a ktm exc-r its a real race bike you can ride on the road

[confusedsay]

I like the EXC, but it's not really comparable,like apples(Honda) and oranges(KTM)LOL. One has brake lights, turn signals, review mirrors and true street and trail tires. 230cc vs 450cc or 530cc. $4400.00 vs $8500.00. The KTM is a fine Race Bike though. If I didn't have so many CRF parts I might go Orange.Maybe a KLX 250S or a DR200SE? Which one would you buy to chase parts with around the city? Anyone own these? Peace...

[mgbv6]

I had a 1983 Honda XL185 for 21 years and beat it senseless the whole time (it even fell off the back of a truck @ 45 mph) - it never failed me until the end. I wouldn't consider anything but a Honda.

[kj7687]

Well yes ironically I agree with you in part mgbv6. I wouldn't say that I won't buy anything but a honda as that seems closed-minded to me. Honda would normally be my first choice for an off road bike, but the 230L wasn't out when I got the TW. And the TW is cheap and has a huge tire...I'm actually going to be putting a super gnarly and slightly larger atv tire on it soon and gearing it even lower(it can already pretty much climb trees). I can't wait to try the bike off road with those upgrades.

[mgbv6]

Well, I do have a Kawi Vulcan too... When you have a bike for as long as I had the 185, it rides on many a trailer and pickup truck, among other things! It's funny, I just bought a 2008 230L two days ago. I really like it, it's quite refined compared to the old ones. I'm not sure about the plastic, though...

[kj7687]

nice man congrats. If only I had money...

[Bryd3n]

thats a crap bike

[boysinblack]

ahah YA!

[boysinblack]

i wouldn't