Honda FTR 223

Production years: 2002–2016
Brand: Honda

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Technical specifications

Engine capacity: 223 cm³
Power: 21 hp (16 kW) at 7,500 rpm
Wet weight: 128 kg
Seat height: 780 mm

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Overview

The Honda FTR 223 is a naked motorcycle produced from 2002 to 2016. The 2016 model uses a 223 cm³ air-cooled, four-stroke single producing 21 hp (16 kW) and 18 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm; its wet weight is 128 kg.

At 780 mm, the seat height gives the bike a relatively low seat, while 175 mm of ground clearance leaves room under the chassis. Fuel consumption is 2.3 liters/100 km, and the 7.2-liter tank corresponds to about 313 km of range. Electric starting simplifies getting underway, and the rear drum brake works alongside a hydraulic front disc.

Specifications

Engine

Bore x stroke: 65.5 x 66.2 mm
Engine capacity: 223 cm³
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling system: Air
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel system: Carburettor
Ignition: CDI
Lubrication system: Pumping spray
Starting: Electric

Performance and transmission

Co2 emissions: 54 g/km CO₂
Fuel consumption: 2.3 L/100 km
Power: 21 hp (16 kW) at 7,500 rpm
Power weight ratio: 0.1807 HP/kg (dry)
Torque: 18 Nm at 5,500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Final drive: Chain
Gearbox: Manual 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight: 119 kg
Fuel capacity: 7.2 L
Ground clearance: 175 mm
Overall height: 1,115 mm
Overall length: 2,080 mm
Overall width: 919 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Wet weight: 128 kg
Wheelbase: 1,395 mm

Chassis and suspension

Frame: Semi-double cradle
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rake: 25.0°
Rear suspension: Swing arm
Trail: 84 mm

Brakes and wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic
Front tyre: 120/90-18
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear tyre: 120/90-18

Colours and equipment

Colours: Black, blue, yellow, light gray

Model years

2013

Power: 19 hp (14 kW) → 21 hp (16 kW); Torque: 21 Nm → 18 Nm

Specification
Engine capacity	223 cm³	223 cm³	223 cm³	223 cm³	223 cm³	223 cm³
Power	19 hp (14 kW)	19 hp (14 kW)	21 hp (16 kW)	21 hp (16 kW)	21 hp (16 kW)	21 hp (16 kW)
Torque	21 Nm	21 Nm	18 Nm	18 Nm	18 Nm	18 Nm
Wet weight	128 kg	128 kg	128 kg	128 kg	128 kg	128 kg
Seat height	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm
Fuel capacity	7.2 L	7.2 L	7.2 L	7.2 L	7.2 L	7.2 L

Pros and cons

Advantages

Light wet weight
At 128 kg wet, the FTR 223 has less weight to manage when maneuvering at low speeds or moving it by hand.
Useful tank range
Its 2.3 liters/100 km fuel consumption and 7.2-liter tank correspond to about 313 km on a full tank.
Electric starting
The electric starter makes starting the engine straightforward without a kick-start routine.

Things to consider

Rear drum brake
The rear drum brake provides less direct braking control than a disc, leaving the front disc to do more of the work.
Chain final drive
The chain needs periodic cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment.

Rider fit

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Seat height: 780 mmInseam 78.9 cm

Seat height: 780 mm

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Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.

Estimated ground reach

Both feet likely flat

You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.

Seat height

780 mm

Approx. loaded height

750 mm

Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.