Honda ATV Buyer's Guide

Sportrax 450R! (Sorry, we had to get that out of our system ...) The obvious big news from big red is the highly anticipated release of its all-new Sportrax 450R high-performance machine. But that's not all it has up its sleeves-wallet-friendly price cuts, GPS-equipped machines, the addition of the 400-class Rancher AT and some eye-catching restyling on certain other ATVs has Honda's line looking stronger than ever. Here's a look at the some of the 19 models it currently has to offer.

2004 Models
Fourtrax Rincon/GPScape Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon/GPScape
Fourtrax Foreman S/ES Fourtrax Rancher AT/GPScape
Fourtrax Rancher 2x4 & 2x4 ES/4x4 & 4x4 ES Fourtrax Recon/ES
Sportrax 450R Sportrax 400EX
Sportrax 300EX Honda Sportrax 250EX
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Honda
FourTrax Rincon/GPSCAPE
Retail Price: $7599/$7799
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 649cc
Bore x Stroke: 100x82.6mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 37mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: 3-speed auto clutch with reverse, engine-braking; Electric Shift Program
Front-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/6.9 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, independent with swaybar/8 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic drum
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.8 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 600 lb
Ground Clearance: 10.0 in.
Length/Width/Height: 83.7/46.1/47.5 in.
Seat Height: 34.5 in.
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA/optional, 850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 40-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 360 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: Yes
High-Temperature Light: Yes
Colors: Olive, red, yellow
Honda
FourTrax Foreman Rubicon/GPSCAPE
Retail Price: $6999/$7199
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 499cc
Bore x Stroke: 92x75mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 33.5mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System: 4x4
Transmission: Fully automatic hydromechanical CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking; Electric Shift Program
Front-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/6.7 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.7 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic drum
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.9 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 600 lb
Ground Clearance: 7.8 in.
Length/Width/Height: 81.6/46.6/47.0 in.
Seat Height: 33.9 in.
Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 330 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: Yes
High-Temperature Light: Yes
Colors: Olive, red, yellow
Honda
FourTrax Foreman S/ES
Retail Price: $5799/$5999
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 433cc
Bore x Stroke: 90x68mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil Capacity: 3 qt.
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with high/low/ultralow range, reverse/5-speed auto clutch with reverse; Electric Shift Program
Front-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/5.9 in.
Rear: Swingarm/5.9 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic drums
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.2 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 582 lb/
595 lb
Ground Clearance: 7.7 in.
Length/Width/Height: 77.3/45.3/45.0 in.
Seat Height: 33.6 in.
Fuel Capacity: 3.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Single 45-watt/Dual 25-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 326 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: Yes
High-Temperature Light: Yes
Colors: Olive, red, yellow
Honda
FourTrax Rancher AT/GPSCAPE
Retail Price: $5999/$6199
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 397cc
Bore x Stroke: 85x70mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 32mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Fully automatic hydromechanical CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking; Electric Shift Program
Front-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/5.9 in.
Rear: Swingarm/5.9 in.
Tires
Front: 24x8-12
Rear: 24x10-11
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic drum
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.1 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 559 lb
Ground Clearance: 7.2 in.
Length/Width/Height: 80.0/43.9/45.2 in.
Seat Height: 32.4 in.
Fuel Capacity: 3.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 322 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: Yes
High-Temperature Light: Yes
Colors: Olive, red, yellow
Honda
FourTrax Rancher 2x4 & 2x4 ES/4x4 & 4x4 ES
Retail Price: 2x4, $3899; 2x4 ES, $4099/4x4, $4899;4x4 ES, $5099
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 329cc
Bore x Stroke: 78.5x68mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 32mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: 2.6 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4 & 4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with high/low/ultralow range, reverse; Electric Shift Program (ES only)
Front-Wheel-Drive: NA/Shaft
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/5.9 in.
Rear: Swingarm/5.9 in.
Tires
Front: 24x8-12
Rear: 25x11-10/24x9-11
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic drum
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.3 in./49.1 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 498 lb & 511 lb/524 lb & 535 lb
Ground Clearance: 7.3 in./7.2 in.
Length/Width/Height: 78.1/45.0/44.1 in. (2x4, 2x4 ES), 44.3 in. (4x4, 4x4 ES)
Seat Height: 32.0 in./32.4 in.
Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 245 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Optional/Yes
Odometer: NA/Yes
Hourmeter: Optional/Yes
Tripmeter: NA/Yes
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: NA/Yes
High-Temperature Light: NA/Yes
Colors: Olive, red, yellow
Honda
FourTrax Recon/ES
Retail Price: $3299/$3499
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 229cc
Bore x Stroke: 68.5x62.2mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 22mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil Capacity: 1.6 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with reverse; Electric Shift Program (ES only)
Front-Wheel-Drive: NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/5.1 in.
Rear: Swingarm/4.9 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-11
Rear: 22x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic drums
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 44.5 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 406 lb/
414 lb
Ground Clearance: 6.0 in.
Length/Width/Height: 70.6/40.7/41.5 in.
Seat Height: 30.6 in.
Fuel Capacity: 2.4 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: 33/66 lb
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA/optional hitch
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 25-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 123 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: Yes
High-Temperature Light: NA
Colors: Olive, red, yellow
Honda
Sportrax 450R
Retail Price: $6499
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement: 450cc
Bore x Stroke: 94x64.8mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 42mm
Lubrication: Twin sump
Oil Capacity: NA
Starting: Kickstarter
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual clutch
Front-Wheel-Drive: NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/8.4 in
Rear: Swingarm/9.0 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 20x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.2 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 350 lb
Ground Clearance: 4.2 in.
Length/Width/Height: 72.6/46.3/43.6 in.
Seat Height: 32.6 in.
Fuel Capacity: 3.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: NA
High-Temperature Light: NA
Color: Red
Honda
Sportrax 400EX
Retail Price: $5299
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement: 397cc
Bore x Stroke: 85x70mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 38mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: 2.3 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual clutch
Front-Wheel-Drive: NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/8.2 in.
Rear: Swingarm/9.1 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 20x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 48.4 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 375 lb
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in.
Length/Width/Height: 72.2/45.3/43.7 in.
Seat Height: 31.9 in.
Fuel Capacity: 2.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 150 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: NA
High-Temperature Light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow
Honda
Sportrax 300EX
Retail Price: $4499
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 282cc
Bore x Stroke: 74x65.5mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil Capacity: 2.1 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual clutch with reverse
Front-Wheel-Drive: NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/6.7 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.9 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 22x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 45.3 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 377 lb
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in.
Length/Width/Height: 67.7/43.5/42.7 in.
Seat Height: 30.3 in.
Fuel Capacity: 2.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: 60/55-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 240 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: Yes
High-Temperature Light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow
Honda
Sportrax 250EX
Retail Price: $3499
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 229cc
Bore x Stroke: 68.5x62.2mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 22mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil Capacity: 2 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with reverse
Front-Wheel-Drive: NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/5.9 in.
Rear: Swingarm/5.7 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 22x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 44.3 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 349 lb
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in.
Length/Width/Height: 68.3/41.8/42.2 in.
Seat Height: 31.3 in.
Fuel Capacity: 2.7 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 123 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: Yes
High-Temperature Light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow
Honda
Sportrax 90
Retail Price: $2499
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 86cc
Bore x Stroke: 47x49.5mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 15mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil Capacity: 1 qt
Starting: Recoil
Drivetrain
Drive System: 2x4
Transmission: 4-speed auto clutch
Front-Wheel-Drive: NA
Rear-Wheel-Drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/2.6 in.
Rear: Swingarm/2.6 in.
Tires
Front: 20x7-8
Rear: 19x8-8
Brakes
Front: Dual drums
Rear: Drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 38.8 in.
Claimed Dry Weight: 244 lb
Ground Clearance: 4.0 in.
Length/Width/Height: 58.6/35.2/36.1 in.
Seat Height: 25.5 in.
Fuel Capacity: 1.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/Rear Rack Capacity: NA
Hitch Tongue/Towing Capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 80 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High Beam Indicator: NA
Neutral/Reverse Light: NA
High-Temperature Light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow