Honda ATVs: specifications and model differences
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Honda ATV models compared
| Model | Class | Engine | Curb weight | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda TRX250X | Sport | 229cc | 385 lb | $5,399 |
| Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 | Utility | 420cc | 615 lb | $7,399 |
| Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 | Utility | 518cc | 635 lb | $8,249 |
| Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS | Utility | 518cc | 697 lb | $9,799 |
| Honda FourTrax Recon ES | Utility | 229cc | 443 lb | $5,099 |
| Honda FourTrax Rubicon 700 4x4 Automatic | Utility | 675cc | 699 lb | $9,999 |
| Honda TRX90X | Youth | 86cc | 262 lb | $3,549 |
Transmission and rear suspension distinguish the utility ATVs
Youth and sport. The TRX90X is the youth quad and the TRX250X is the entry sport quad.
Utility. The two-wheel-drive Recon ES tows 500 lb. The four-wheel-drive Rancher 4x4 and Foreman 4x4 tow 848 lb, the Foreman Rubicon EPS tows 1,322 lb with independent rear suspension, and the Rubicon 700 has a three-speed torque-converter automatic.
Which Honda ATV to buy
Dirt Wheels calls the Rancher balanced and easy to handle.
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Honda sells one youth ATV, one sport ATV and five FourTrax utility ATVs. This page covers 7 current models, from the 86cc TRX90X at $3,549 to the 675cc Rubicon 700 at $9,999. The table lists class, engine, weight, towing rating and starting price for each; Honda ATV models compared.
How Honda organizes its ATV lineup
Youth and sport. The TRX90X is the youth quad and the TRX250X is the entry sport quad.
Utility. The two-wheel-drive Recon ES tows 500 lb. The four-wheel-drive Rancher 4x4 and Foreman 4x4 tow 848 lb, the Foreman Rubicon EPS tows 1,322 lb with independent rear suspension, and the Rubicon 700 has a three-speed torque-converter automatic.
Which Honda ATV to buy
The Recon ES at $5,099 is the cheap light-duty choice, and the Rancher 4x4 at $7,399 is the entry to four-wheel drive. The Foreman 4x4 costs $8,249, and Wild Ride ATV lists electrical and suspension wear as its owner complaints.
The Foreman Rubicon EPS at $9,799 adds power steering and a 1,322 lb tow rating, and ATV On Demand says the Rubicon 700 is light at 701 pounds but makes about 25 percent less power than rivals. Dirt Wheels calls the Rancher balanced and easy to handle.
Honda ATV history and reputation
Honda's motorcycle history is covered on the Wikipedia page for the company, which is the source for its scale. On the ATV pages, reviewers describe a maker known for simple, durable machines with automatic transmissions, and the model reviews show the trade: Honda's ATVs tend to be lighter and less powerful than rivals, with Dirt Wheels noting that the Rubicon's torque converter avoids the belt losses of a CVT.
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ATV questions
What is the cheapest Honda ATV?
The TRX90X youth quad at $3,549 is the cheapest, and the FourTrax Recon ES at $5,099 is the cheapest utility ATV.
Which Honda ATV tows the most?
The FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS is rated at 1,322 lb, and the Rancher, Foreman and Rubicon 700 are rated at 848 lb.
Is the Rubicon 700 in the Honda ATV range a CVT machine?
No. ATV On Demand says it has a three-speed automatic with a hydraulic torque converter that works without belts.