2008-2016 Honda CB223S Overview, Specs, Photos Gallery & Price
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| Honda CB223S (JBK-MC40) photo. Model year : 2010. A lightweight motorcycle road sports model with basic styling. |
On Friday, April 11, 2008, Honda released the CB223S, a light simple sports motorcycle model equipped with an air-cooled, 4-stroke, 223cc single-cylinder engine and basic styling, bearing the name of the Honda CB series. The engine is a traditional engine that has been used in FTR, XL230, SL230, etc.
This Honda CB223S is a road sports model that was developed with the keyword of “best match item” for the purpose of enjoying the life with a motorcycle more familiar. In the development, based on the FTR, a light motorcycle sports model popular among young people, in addition to changing the frame rigidity to achieve the light driving required of a road sports model, we adopted exclusive road sports type tires. ing. The styling has a simple and basic image, such as a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a flat-shaped seat, and silver-painted front and rear fenders.
The engine has output characteristics that are easy to handle in the low and medium speed range, which is often used in urban areas and touring. By optimizing the carburetor settings to enable the supply of a more appropriate air-fuel mixture, and by adopting catalytic devices (catalyzers) that purify exhaust gas in the exhaust pipe and muffler, respectively, It conforms to motorcycle exhaust gas regulations. The body has been optimized with special settings for the rigidity of the frame and the front and rear suspensions as a road sports model, and it has been fitted with road sports tires to achieve agile handling.
The coloring is a stripe type with stripes on the top of the tank, and is set in 3 colors. Two tone types with a classical image and high texture are set for a total of five colors, making it a rich variation.
Main Features of Honda CB223S
Engine with both easy-to-handle output characteristics and environmental performance
The lightweight and compact air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, 223cc single-cylinder engine has changed the carburetor (carburetor) settings for a more appropriate mixture in order to achieve both environmental performance and light driving in urban areas. Allows air supply. In addition, a catalytic device (catalyzer) that purifies exhaust gas is equipped in the exhaust pipe and muffler, respectively, and by adopting a conventional secondary air introduction device (exhaust air injection system), 2006 It conforms to domestic motorcycle exhaust gas regulations. Fuel efficiency has achieved 41km/L (60km/h level running test value).
Body configuration that achieves light handling
In order to achieve the nimble driving that is required of a road sports model, the rigidity of the frame has been optimized, while road sports type tires and special settings have been applied to the front and rear suspensions. In addition, a comfortable riding position is achieved through the adoption of a flat-shaped seat that provides both good grounding and a comfortable ride, as well as semi-up handlebars.
Simple and basic styling
The styling is based on a simple and basic image that pursues functional beauty. It adopts a universal motorcycle design, such as a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, silver-painted front and rear fenders, and a flat long seat that achieves both slimness and comfort.
Honda CB223S Color variations
Five color variations are available to meet a wide range of user preferences.
The striped type has a sporty image by arranging stripes on the top of the tank while emphasizing its simplicity. The two-tone type has a color that accentuates the elegant teardrop-shaped tank, enhancing the texture and making it look more attractive in urban areas.
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| Picture of 2008 Honda CB223S stripe-type. Original standard Japstyle motorcycle by Honda. |
Set 3 colors for stripe type
- Classical White
- Graphite Black
- Candy Tahitian Blue
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| 2008 Honda CB223S (JBK-MC40). Red – Black. |
Two-tone type has two colors
- Candy Rubidium Red
- Digital Silver Metallic
2008 Honda CB223S Specifications
Main specs of Honda CB223S (JBK-C40) model year 2008:
| Nickname | CB223S | |
| Car name/model | Honda JBK-MC40 | |
| Total length (m) | 2.100 | |
| Width (m) | 0.780 | |
| Total height (m) | 1.110 | |
| wheelbase (m) | 1.395 | |
| Minimum ground clearance (m) | 0.175 | |
| Seat height (m) | 0.780 | |
| Vehicle weight (kg) | 135 | |
| Capacity (persons) | 2 | |
| Fuel consumption rate (km/L) | 41.0 (60km/h level running test value) | |
| Minimum turning radius (m) | 2.0 | |
| Engine model/type | MD33E air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single cylinder | |
| Total Displacement (cm3 ) | 223 | |
| Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm) | 65.5×66.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0 | |
| Max output (kW[PS]/rpm) | 12[16]/7,000 | |
| Maximum torque (N・m [kg・m]/rpm) | 18 [1.8]/5,500 | |
| Carburetor model | VE3DC | |
| Starting method | Self-operated | |
| Ignition device type | CDI battery ignition | |
| Lubrication method | Combined pumping and splashing method | |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 11 | |
| Clutch type | Wet multi-plate coil spring | |
| Transmission type | Constant mesh 5-speed return | |
| Transmission ratio | 1 speed | 2.769 |
| 2 speed | 1.722 | |
| 3 speed | 1.263 | |
| 4 speed | 0.960 | |
| 5 speed | 0.814 | |
| Reduction ratio (primary/secondary) | 3.090/3.230 | |
| Caster angle (degrees) | 25°45´ | |
| Trail amount (mm) | 84 | |
| Tire size | Front | 110／90-18M／C 61H |
| Rear | 130/80-18M/C 66H | |
| Brake type | Front | Hydraulic disc |
| Rear | Mechanical leading trailing | |
| Suspension system | Front | Telescopic |
| Rear | Swing arm type | |
| Frame format | Semi-double cradle | |
Honda CB223S Price
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price:
- Stripe type : 467,250 yen (445,000 yen without consumption tax)
- Two tone type : 477,750 yen (455,000 yen without consumption tax)
* Prices (including recycling costs) do not include insurance premiums, taxes (excluding consumption tax), and registration fees.
Planned sales volume (domestic/annual) : 3,000 units.
Honda CB223S History
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| 2010 Honda CB223S photo. Color: Black (solid type). Awesome motorcycle with classic design. |
When it was released in 2008, fuel injection was being promoted due to the exhaust gas regulations of 2006. However, the CB223S cleared the regulations by optimizing the settings and installing a catalyzer (catalyst) in the exhaust system while keeping the carburetor specifications. When the price of motorcycles was rising due to costly equipment such as injection, the price of 450,000 yen or less excluding tax (solid color) was an affordable price. In 2010, the color was changed and the price was reduced at the same time. The Honda CB223S model which appeared in 2008 as a simple sports bike bearing the name of the Honda CB series. As the model name suggests, the 223cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine is a traditional engine that has been used in FTR, XL230, SL230, etc. When it was released in 2008, fuel injection was being promoted due to the exhaust gas regulations of 2006. However, the CB223S cleared the regulations by optimizing the settings and installing a catalyzer (catalyst) in the exhaust system while keeping the carburetor specifications. When the price of motorcycles was rising due to costly equipment such as injection, the price of 450,000 yen or less excluding tax (solid color) was an affordable price. In 2010, the color was changed and the price was reduced at the same time.
- October 26 – November 11, 2007.
Exhibited as a reference model at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show as a commercial model. - Announced on March 21, 2008 Released on April 11, 2008.
Two body colors are available: stripe and two-tone. - Announced on January 21, 2010 Released on February 18, 2010.
Implemented the following minor changes.
The two-tone body color was abolished and a solid type was newly established.
Tax excluded price reduced by 46,000 yen - 2016.
End of production announced