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Honda XR 230 Motard - [2005]
This edition of the Honda XR 230 Motard is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Phantom.This particular Honda XR 230 has a 223cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V8 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V8 engine, Supermoto style motorbike includes the Norton C 652 SM International - [1999]
The 2005 XR 230 shares its V8 engine and Supermoto style configuration with the likes of the 1999 Norton C 652 SM International and the 2019 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XR 230's Supermoto style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2014 Yamaha WR 250 X | 2014cc.2012 Yamaha WR 250 X | 2012cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda XR 230 Motard in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2005 Honda XR 230 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 223cc 4 valve V8 1 cylinder engine produces 18 bhp (13 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 13.7 lb-ft (18.6 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC [8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 8500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XR 230 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1997 Yamaha SR 250 Classic has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2005 Honda XR 230 Motard.
The 2005 Honda XR 230 Motard has a Power to weight ratio of 126.7 bhp per ton and 96.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 XR 230 competing with the 1997 Yamaha SR 250 Classic [151.6 bhp\ton] and the 2005 Suzuki VL 250 LC Intruder [150.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda XR 230 generating around 96.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Suzuki RG 125 Gamma [121.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1988 Suzuki RG 125 Gamma [121.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 29.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 29.8 secs, this makes the Honda XR 230 Motard similar in acceleration to the 2009 Honda XR 230 R (29.2 secs) and the 2007 Honda XR 230 Motard (29.2 secs). This Honda XR 230 Motard also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2005 Honda XR 230 Motard and the 2010 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion F
When talking about the performance of the 2005 Honda XR 230 Motard on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2010 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion F (0 secs) and the 1977 Kawasaki KH 125 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 2005 version of the Honda XR 230 Motard has a maximum speed of 75mph.
Top Speed of the 2005 XR 230 equals the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2005 Honda XR 230 Motard then how about a 2021 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS (86 mph) and the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS (86 mph).
