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2009Honda FTR
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The 2009 Honda FTR is a light, flat-track inspired roadster from Honda. Its air-cooled 223cc single makes 19 hp and 21 Nm, driving through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A 128 kg wet weight, 780 mm seat and 7.2-litre tank make it a fun town bike.
- Capacity
- 223.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 119.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 19.0 HP (14.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's designed as a nimble, low-displacement all-rounder for everyday commuting and light urban riding rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- The FTR has a simple, approachable, air-cooled single-cylinder charm suited to relaxed, practical riding rather than thrills.
- Not ideal for
- It's not the right choice for riders seeking highway touring comfort, high-speed performance, or serious off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →68
out of 100Good
The Honda FTR passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 86.8% of the time, 4.5 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 68% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
86.8%Passed first time
5.5%Failed outright
7.7%Fixed during test
11,000Typical miles
364Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Enfield Classic 350 | 93 Excellent | 825 |
| 2 | Honda VTR 250 | 92 Excellent | 161 |
| 3 | Royal Enfield Bullet 500 | 70 Good | 32,095 |
| 4 | Honda FTR | 68 Good | 364 |
| 5 | Kawasaki Estrella | 37 Below average | 118 |
| 6 | Suzuki GS500 | 35 Below average | 47,315 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 223.0 ccm
- Power
- 19.0 HP (14.0 kW)
- Torque
- 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1597 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 65.5 x 66.2 mm
- Compression
- 9.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Pumping spray
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1395 mm
- Overall length
- 2080 mm
- Overall width
- 910 mm
- Overall height
- 1115 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 119.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 128.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.20 litres
- Ground clearance
- 180 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double cradle
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swing arm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 84 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Front tyre
- 120/90-18 65P
- Rear tyre
- 120/90-18 65P
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2002 | 2006 | 2009 | 2013 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 223 cc | 223 cc | 223 cc | 223 cc | 223 cc |
| Dry weight | 119 kg | 119 kg | 119 kg | 119 kg | 119 kg |
| Seat height | 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 |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda FTR?
The 2009 Honda FTR has a Capacity of 223.0 ccm (13.61 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda FTR have?
The 2009 Honda FTR has a Power of 19.0 HP (14.0 kW).
How many gears does the Honda FTR have?
The 2009 Honda FTR has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda FTR?
The 2009 Honda FTR has a Torque of 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda FTR weigh?
The 2009 Honda FTR has a Dry weight of 119.0 kg (262.3 pounds).
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