The new Honda Rincon has had one up-grade from past models. Still using drum brakes in the front, but a rear disk brake has been incorporated to the drive shaft located in front of the rear differential. The new disk brake uses a collet-type caliper. Several advantages to the disk verses the larger drum set-up are less weight, increased ground clearance and improved maintenance. We felt positive braking with the Rincon, the unit handled well and slowing was never a problem.
    Suspension upgrading is something we were really glad to see. The Rincon has the most comfortable ride in the industry. Starting with a large plush seat then moving down to the cushy fully independent suspension and finally, radial tires. These components provide a comfort which no ATV rider has ever felt. The suspension up-grade begins with independent double-wishbone A-arms front with 6.9 inches of travel and a new fully independent double-wishbone A-arm rear with 8.0 inches of travel. The Rincon’s suspension uses long travel coil-over shocks with no adjustments. Honda chose to use aluminum upper A-arms with steel lower A-arms in the front to keep up durability. In the rear, aluminum upper and lower A-arms support the well designed independent suspension. The aluminum upper and lower A-arms produce a substantial weight savings. Both are mounted to the rear differential which is integrated and mounted directly into the frame, producing a light and efficient set-up. The rear suspension uses a aluminum sway-bar to track and moderate body roll. Honda has again produced state of the art fully independent suspension on the Rincon. Our only complaint stems from a bit to much body roll. We would like to see adjustable shocks added and possibly some adjustment to the rear sway-bar. Riding the Rincon in a very aggressive manner produced some situations where the rider felt that cornering the unit at high speeds produced extensive body roll. We realize body roll is a trade off for the comfortable ride but, also, realize that turning up the preload on the suspension would help extensive body roll especially with heavier riders. That’s where adjustable shocks would help personalize the ride and handling.

    Comfort is the Rincon’s middle name. All controls are user friendly and within easy reach. A thick padded seat uses dual-density foam to provide all-day riding comfort and the right floorboards allow the rider’s feet to grip the footrests while keeping mud and debris off of the rider. A large multi-function LCD digital instrumentation is compact, tough and waterproof. Featuring readouts in what gear is selected, speed, odometer, resetable tripmeter and hourmeter/clock. The instrument panel includes LED lights for drive, neutral, reverse and temperature warning indicator. Also, a digital fuel gauge is displayed in the readout window. All handle bar mounted switches and controls are easy to read and easily accessible. Other handlebar controls, include parking brake and choke lever. Other features, include a large light weight plastic fuel tank with 4.5 gallon capacity, 12 volt waterproof accessory socket, side opening compartment with 4 liters of storage and large cargo racks capable of 66lbs. front and 133lbs. rear. Dual 40-watt halogen headlights and dual brake/tail lights are standard lighting. A trailer hitch is offered as an option.