Photo Gallery: The 2008 Honda CRF230L, One of Our 10 Great First Motorcycles
Wednesday September 24, 2008
Most people usually don't think dual purpose when they're buying their first bike, but if you want the flexibility of going offroad you've got a few solid options.
Near the top of my list-- and one of our 10 Great First Motorcycles, is Honda's CRF230L. It's got a lot going for it, with a single-cylinder engine, a light weight body, and simple controls. Not only did I test it on urban roads and highways, I also loaded up it up onto its automotive counterpart, the Honda Ridgeline (pictured here), and took it offroad. I'll publish my riding impressions in a separate review; meanwhile, take a look at my Photo Gallery of the 2008 Honda CRF230L.
Related reading:
- 10 Great First Motorcycles
- 10 Great Beginner Motorcycles
- 10 Great Advanced Beginner Motorcycles
- How to Ride a Motorcycle
Photo © Basem Wasef
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Comments
i would like to know,please if the honda crf 230L will carry me on and off road and do so very good, i weight 258 lbs i will use the bike mainly for off road trails some moderate hill climing,i will use the freeway to get their, will this 223cc motor of hondas do the job, this is a large investment for me ,so i cant just get another bike, besides the lower seat height in a must, will you please help with my decision in this purchase?, i am 5′7 and weight 258lbs i have road before although 25 yrs ago, im 43yrs.. thanks for your help ahead of time,i vaule your opion,kent.H
Hi there, Kent.
The CRF230L’s engine will have to work a bit hard when carrying larger-framed riders; it might be fine for around town errands, but strained at freeway speeds.
You might want to check out our beginner or advanced beginner bikes, though the latter list features bikes with taller seat heights.
Good luck, and keep me posted on how your search goes!
Basem