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  • 2008 TRX450R (Kick Start)

    2008 TRX450R (Kick Start)

    • 450cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Available in electric and kick start
    Starting at $6,849
  • 2008 TRX450R (Elec Start)

    2008 TRX450R (Elec Start)

    • 450cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • electric start
    Starting at $6,999
  • 2008 TRX700XX

    2008 TRX700XX

    • 686cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Independent Rear Suspension
    Starting at $7,899
  • 2008 TRX400EX

    2008 TRX400EX

    • 397cc RFVC air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Triple-disc brakes
    Starting at $5,999

Engine

TRX450R (Kick Start) TRX450R (Elec Start) TRX700XX TRX400EX
Engine Type 450cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 450cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 686cc liquid-cooled SOHC dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke 397cc RFVC air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 96.0mm x 62.0mm 96.0mm x 62.0mm 102mm x 84mm 85.0mm x 70.0mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1 12.0:1
Valve Train Unicam; four-valve; 36 mm intake (titanium), 30 mm exhaust (steel) Unicam; four-valve
Induction Keihin 40.0mm flat slide with throttle position sensor (TPS) Keihin PGM-FI with a 44mm throttle-body fuel injection system 38mm piston-valve with accelerator pump
Ignition CD with electronic advance CD with electronic advance CD with electronic advance CD with electronic advance
Starter Forward kick Electric Start Electric Electric

Drive Train

TRX450R (Kick Start) TRX450R (Elec Start) TRX700XX TRX400EX
Clutch Manual Manual
Transmission Five-speed Five-speed Five-speed with reverse Five-speed with reverse
Driveline O-ring-sealed chain O-ring-sealed chain O-ring-sealed #520 chain O-ring-sealed chain

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

TRX450R (Kick Start) TRX450R (Elec Start) TRX700XX TRX400EX
Front Suspension Independent double-wishbone with Showa shocks, featuring adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping; 8.4-inch travel Independent double-wishbone with Showa shocks, featuring adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping; 8.4-inch travel Independent double-wishbone with dual single-rate springs provide 10.6 inches travel Independent double-wishbone with Showa shocks, five-position spring preload adjustability; 8.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link with single Showa shock featuring adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping; 9.0-inch travel Pro-Link with single Showa shock featuring adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping; 9.3-inch travel Independent double-wishbone with piggy-back reservoir shocks provide 9.3 inches travel Pro-Link fully adjustable single Showa shock; 9.1 inches travel
Front Brake Dual hydraulic 174.0mm discs with twin-piston calipers Dual hydraulic 174.0mm discs with twin-piston calipers Dual hydraulic 174mm discs Dual hydraulic 174mm discs
Rear Brake Single hydraulic 190.0mm disc with single-piston caliper Single hydraulic 190.0mm disc with single-piston caliper Single hydraulic 200mm discs Single 220mm disc
Front Tire 22 x 7-10 knobby radial 22 x 7-10 knobby radial 21 X 7R-10 22 x 7-10 knobby radial
Rear Tire 20 x 10-9 knobby radial 20 x 10-9 knobby radial 22 X 9R-11 20 x 10-9 knobby radial

Dimensions

TRX450R (Kick Start) TRX450R (Elec Start) TRX700XX TRX400EX
Length 73.3 inches 73.3 inches 73.9 inches 72.2 inches
Width 46.3 inches 46.3 inches 46.3 inches 45.3 inches
Height 43.3 inches 43.3 inches 44.3 inches 43.7 inches
Wheelbase 50.2 inches 50.2 inches 49.8 inches 48.4 inches
Seat Height 32.8 inches 32.8 inches 32.4 inches 31.9 inches
Ground Clearance 4.4 inches 4.4 inches 10.5 inches 4.3 inches
Turning Radius 10.5 feet
Curb Weight 383 pounds TBD 505 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 410 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 2.7 gallons, including 0.8 gallon reserve 3.1 gallons 3 gallons 2.6 gallons (including 0.4-gallon reserve)

Other

TRX450R (Kick Start) TRX450R (Elec Start) TRX700XX TRX400EX
Available Colors Red White, Red, Black/Flame Metallic Black/Silver, Metallic Black/Red Black/White, Red/Black
Model Id TRX450R TRX450ER8 TRX700XX TRX400EX
Options Consult your owner's manual for optional HRC Racing Kit parts. Consult your owner's manual for optional HRC Racing Kit parts.

Factory Warranty Information

TRX450R (Kick Start) TRX450R (Elec Start) TRX700XX TRX400EX
Duration 1 year 1 year One year One year
Description Transferable, unlimited mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan Transferable, unlimited mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan
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