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What I just heard about the new Honda CRF230
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[QUOTE="E-Ticket, post: 410283, member: 20985"] Any other news on the new Honda CRF230? Talked to my local dealer (Gary Roe, Hillsboro Honda) last night, and they've been told .... *this* September. Which is good, because they announced it *last* September. <grin> What I know so far: - basically the same frame/stuff as the current XR200 - disc brake up front (good!)/drum brake in rear (rats.) - electric start (awesome!)/will add some more weight (rats.) - will be a true 229cc (current XR motor is actually 195cc) - looks like the same oingo-boinger suspenders (rats.) - riding ergos *might* be a little better (good) - engine is the version being made in Brazil and is reputed to be much tougher than current XR200 motor offerred in US. Why? Because they *know* it wouldn't get regular, complete service and designed it *tougher. Apparently some of the XR200 weaknesses have been fixed as well (shifter, kickstarter gears, etc.) We are interested in this bike as: a) plugging the CRF230 motor into Susan's BBR200 to gain electric start and displacement (ooooohh......) b) to possibly buy and then upgrade the suspension (doing so would gain larger wheels - 21" up front, 17" in the back) Still leaning towards keeping the BBR because it's the perfect size for Susan, incrdibly rugged (she *tests* it .... a lot....<g> ), handles great, and is very light (currently it weighs 190lbs w/o gas). For all ladies/guys looking at their next trail bike, starter bike, or a great starting point for a kick-butt "project bike" -- do keep an eye on this one! Best yet... it's only ~ $100 more than the XR200! That, and the fact that it has BNGs! Cheers! -- E-Ticket [/QUOTE]
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