Honda CRF230L vs Pitster Pro XTR 230 LC (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF230Lstacks up against the Pitster Pro XTR 230 LC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF230LPitster Pro XTR 230 LC
Model year20122012
Price$4,999$2,299
Engine223 cc223 cc
Torque66 Nm
Weight97 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Twin-piston caliperSingle disc. Rotor w/ Floating Caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Rotor w/ Floating Caliper
Tires2.75-21 / 120/80-18 3.00-21 / 4.60-18

Honda CRF230L vs Pitster Pro XTR 230 LC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF230L and the Pitster Pro XTR 230 LC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF230L brings its published horsepower, while the Pitster Pro XTR 230 LC counters with its own power figure at 97 kg. On price, the Pitster Pro XTR 230 LC has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: