Category: Honda

Honda’s unique transmission explained. Dear ATVC: How does the Honda DCT transmission differ from other CVTs and how does it work? Well, the ends result (the Continuously Variable Transmission) isn’t really unique with Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission, but rather the interaction between the rider and the machine is different. How so? The DCT allows the […] More »

Some staples return for 2023. American Honda announced the return of three small-displacement ATVs for 2023, including the FourTrax Recon, TRX250X and TRX90X. From on-the-job utility to weekend recreation, these models showcase the wide range of capabilities of Honda’s light-duty ATVs. The FourTrax Recon leads the way when it comes to doing more with less—its […] More »

Top performance crated up from Honda Performance Development. Traditionally, the path to the highest level of racing performance is to start with a stock machine and spend countless dollars and hours in modifications to make the engine “race ready”. Honda is about to turn this tradition on its head by making the same engine that […] More »

Help me figure out where this came from. Dear ATVC: I’m not an avid ATC rider (too old now) but I did pick up a 85 200x about 18 years ago to play around with here and there. Fast forward to now and, being in the “if I’m not using it, it’s time to sell” […] More »

What carb did I get? Dear ATVC: How can I determine if my carb is from a 300EX or a 400EX? I ask because I just got a 400EX and the main jet is only 127. Stock on the 300EX is 122 so I was wondering if this means someone installed a 300EX carb on […] More »

Honda is making updates for 2023. For the 2023 model year, American Honda announced updates to the Pioneer 700 midsize multipurpose side-by-side, as well as the return of the popular FourTrax line of rec/utility ATVs. While each of these models has specialized applications, they all share Honda’s legendary reliability and offer unmatched versatility, from the […] More »

Fuel, spark and air. Dear ATVC: Just picked up an 82 Honda ATV 200. Won’t pull start, even with starting fluid. Will push start but wont idle. How can I get this beast to run? What can I check? Any help and direction will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. The behavior you describe can be […] More »