2008 Honda Recon and Recon ES

A Honda best seller, the FourTrax Recon is the complete package in a smaller box, so-to-speak. A rugged mid-size ATV with style and a history of accomplishment. Choose from manual or push-button electric shift.

The ES model features Electric Shift Program (ESP™) for push-button upshifting and downshifting . Both models feature the high-performance cylinder head from the TRX250EX for increased performance with a standard oil cooler to make sure the engine temperature stays steady under harsh conditions. Both the Recon and Recon ES have uniquely designed floorboards, which allow the rider’s feet to grip the footrests while helping to keep mud and debris away from the rider’s feet.

The powerplant is a lightweight, OHV air-cooled 229cc engine longitudinally mounted to allow direct driveshaft alignment to rear wheels. The 22mm carburetor with light throttle control offers good engine response and excellent fuel economy. Overhead-valve design offers a wide, easy-to-use powerband and compact engine dimensions.  A five-speed transmission with reverse and automatic clutch is standard on both models.

Ride as long as you want. The Recon offers plush front and rear suspension; independent double-wishbone front suspension gives 5.1 inches of travel and the steel swingarm and single rear shock absorber give 4.9 inches of travel. Translation: Go where you want to, when you want to.

The Recon offers up loads of additional features that make life easier for the utility ATV enthusiast. This quad is definitely worthy of an in-depth investigation if you’re in the market for a mid-size workhorse with heavy duty potential.

• ES model features Electric Shift Program (ESP™) for push-button upshifting and downshifting.
• Both the Recon ES and Recon feature the high-performance cylinder head from the TRX250EX for increased performance.
• An oil cooler is standard equipment on both Recon ES and Recon models, ensuring optimal engine temperatures under difficult operating conditions.
• Both the Recon and Recon ES have uniquely designed floorboards, which allow the rider’s feet to grip the footrests while helping to keep mud and debris away from the rider’s feet.
• The Recon ES features a gear indicator in addition to the Neutral and Reverse lights provided on the Recon.

• Engine: Air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
• Displacement: 229cc
• Bore x stroke: 68.5mm x 62.2mm
• Carburetion: 22mm
• Ignition: CD w/ electronic advance
• Transmission: ESP five-speed w/ reverse (TRX250TE) / Five-speed w/ reverse (TRX250TM)
• Suspension front / wheel travel: Independent double-wishbone / 5.1 inches
• Suspension rear / wheel travel: Swingarm w/ singl shock / 4.9 inches
• Front tire: 22x 7-11
• Rear tire: 22x 10-9
• Front brakes / rear brake: dual sealed hydraulic drum / sealed mechanical drum
• Overall length: 75.0 inches
• Overall width: 40.7 inches
• Wheelbase: 44.5 inches
• Ground clearance: 6.0 inches
• Seat height: 31.2 inches
• Fuel capacity: 2.6 gallons
• Curb weight: 439 / 432
• Color choices:Red, olive, blue
• MSRP:,699 / ES Model ,899