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  • 2009 FourTrax Recon

    2009 FourTrax Recon

    • 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Smaller engine and a more compact footprint
    Starting at $3,899
  • 2009 FourTrax Recon ES

    2009 FourTrax Recon ES

    • 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • Honda's Electric Shift Program (ESP) technology
    Starting at $4,099
  • 2009 FourTrax Rancher

    2009 FourTrax Rancher

    • 420cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected single-cylinder four-stroke engine
    • America's favorite ATVs
    Starting at $4,799
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Engine

FourTrax Recon FourTrax Recon ES FourTrax Rancher
Engine Type 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke 420cc liquid-cooled OHV dry-sump longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 68.5mm x 62.2mm 68.5mm x 62.2mm 86.5mm x 71.5mm
Induction 22mm carburetor 22mm carburetor Keihin 34mm throttle-body fuel-injection system
Ignition CD with electronic advance CD with electronic advance Full transistor with electronic advance
Starter Electric with auxiliary recoil Electric with auxiliary recoil Electric with optional auxiliary recoil

Drive Train

FourTrax Recon FourTrax Recon ES FourTrax Rancher
Clutch Automatic Automatic Automatic
Transmission Five-speed with Reverse ESP Five-speed with reverse Five-speed with Reverse
Driveline Direct rear driveshaft Direct rear driveshaft Direct rear driveshaft

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

FourTrax Recon FourTrax Recon ES FourTrax Rancher
Front Suspension Independent double-wishbone; 5.1 inches of travel Independent double-wishbone; 5.1 inches of travel Independent double-wishbone; 6.3 inches of travel
Rear Suspension Swingarm with single shock; 4.9 inches of travel Swingarm with single shock; 4.9 inches of travel Swingarm with single shock; 6.3 inches of travel
Front Brakes Dual sealed hydraulic drum Dual sealed hydraulic drum Dual hydraulic disc
Rear Brakes Sealed mechanical drum Sealed mechanical drum
Rear Brake Sealed mechanical drum
Front Tires 22 x 7-11 22 x 7-11 24 x 8-12
Rear Tires 22 x 10-9 22 x 10-9 24 x 10-11

Dimensions

FourTrax Recon FourTrax Recon ES FourTrax Rancher
Length 75.0 inches 75.0 inches 80.9 inches
Width 40.7 inches 40.7 inches 46.1 inches
Height 42.1 inches 42.1 inches 45.1 inches
Wheelbase 44.5 inches 44.5 inches 49.2 inches
Seat Height 31.2 inches 31.2 inches 32.4 inches
Ground Clearance 6.0 inches 6.0 inches 6.5 inches
Turning Radius 8.5 feet 8.5 feet 8.9 feet
Curb Weight 439 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 432 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride) 547 lbs (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 2.4 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve 2.4 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve 3.5 gallons (including 1.0 gallon reserve)

Other

FourTrax Recon FourTrax Recon ES FourTrax Rancher
Note No operator under age 16. Honda recommends that all ATV riders take a training course and read their owner's manual thoroughly. No operator under age 16. Honda recommends that all ATV riders take a training course and read their owner's manual thoroughly. No operator under age 16. Honda recommends that all ATV riders take a training course and read their owner's manual thoroughly.
Emissions Meets current EPA and CARB emissions levels. Meets current EPA and CARB emissions levels. Meets current EPA and CARB off-road emissions standards.
Available Colors White, Red, Olive White, Red, Olive Red, Olive, Black
Model Id TRX250TM TRX250TE TRX420TM

Factory Warranty Information

FourTrax Recon FourTrax Recon ES FourTrax Rancher
Duration One 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. Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship
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