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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XL 230 | 
			
				| Years: | 2002 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single-cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 223 cc | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 65.5 × 66.2 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Dry-sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | VE3AE | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | CDI | 
			
					
						| Starting: |  | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 18 hp / 13.4 kW @ 7500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 1.9 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet-type, Multi-plate coil spring | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Gear Tatio: | 1st 2.769 2nd 1.722 3rd 1.263 4th 0.960 5th 0.814 | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 2.75 -21 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 120/80-18 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2025 mm / 79.7 in Width 835 mm / 32.7 in Height 1115 mm / 43.8 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1305 mm / 54.9 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.4 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 225 mm / 8.8 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 113 kg / 249 kg | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 120 kg / 264 kg | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 8.7 Litres / 2.3 US gal |