These are the spec's on both bikes.

250EX:
Model: 2001 TRX250EX
Engine Type: 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 68.5mm x 62.2mm
Carburetion: 22mm piston-valve
Ignition: CD with electronic advance
Starter: Electric
Clutch: Automatic
Transmission: Five-speed with reverse
Driveline: Direct rear driveshaft
Front Suspension: Double-wishbone; 5.9-inch travel
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with single shock; 5.7-inch travel
Front Brakes: Dual hydraulic 174mm discs
Rear Brake: Sealed drum
Front Tires: 22 x 7-10 knobby
Rear Tires: 22 x 10-9 knobby
Length: 68.3 inches
Width: 41.8 inches
Height: 42.2 inches
Wheelbase: 44.3 inches
Seat Height: 31.3 inches
Ground Clearance: 5.9 inches
Turning Radius: 9.2 feet
Dry Weight: 349.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 2.7 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve
Color: Red
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Recon:
Model: 2001 TRX250
Engine Type: 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 68.5mm x 62.2mm
Carburetion: 22mm piston-valve
Ignition: CD with electronic advance
Starter: Electric with auxiliary recoill
Clutch: Automatic
Transmission: Five-speed with reverse
Driveline: Maintenance-free shaft drive
Front Suspension: Independent, double-wishbone with hydraulic shocks; 5.1-inch travel
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with single hydraulic shock; 4.9-inch travel
Front Brakes: Sealed dual hydraulic drums
Rear Brakes: Sealed drum
Front Tires: 22 x 7-11
Rear Tires: 22 x 10-9
Length: 70.6 inches
Width: 40.7 inches
Height: 41.5 inches
Wheelbase: 44.5 inches
Seat Height: 30.6 inches
Ground Clearance: 6.0 inches
Turning Radius: 8.5 feet
Dry Weight: 397.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 2.4 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
Colors: Beige, Red, Olive

 

Anyone that has ridden a Recon knows that it is a light-weight, nimble quad that is great on the trails, and fun for everyone.
The 250EX is the same quad, but with 50lbs less weight, better suspension, better front brakes, and a sporter look.
I thank Honda for making the perfect quad for my girlfriend.

 

I'm not putting the 250ex or Recon down, In fact, I'm happy the new 250ex came out (read my other post, "An upside to the new 250ex.").

 

Thanks for the comparison, 250rampage; my prediction (usually wrong), the Recon won't be in the inventory much longer--too similar to the 250ex, I think, or am I missing the point?

(Proving I'm usually wrong, I doubted Honda would bring out ANY new quad, this soon after the Rubicon.)

I respectfully request your verification of carburetor size (22 mm) listed for these two machines. Now, I KNOW Honda claims, in its website factory specifcation sheets, the carb is 22 mm. THAT'S A MIGHTY SMALL CARBURETOR! Even, I think, for a 250cc engine. I suspect a mis-print.

Any Recon owners out there who can physically verify their carburetor bore diameter? 22mm? Maybe, but I think some lawnmowers have larger carbs. I wouldn't argue, if they said, "32mm," but 22mm sounds small to me.

Tree Farmer

 

I'm not sure about the carb either, I just Got this info off of the honda website. I'm going to go check my recon later today .

 

I belive my Recon does have a 22mm. It is very small but seems to do the job. I do know that it isn't a 32mm. The slide is about a big around as a fifty cent piece.

 

seems to me it is basically a sport Recon? but wow i like it. A huge pile of these Honda will sell, you know most companies forget that not everyone has 6000 or more for a good quad, now honda has a 250ex shaft drive sport machine light as hell! Great for woman or kids and actually anyone looking for a good reliable good LOOKING machine. I would buy one. And honda is releasing a 4 stroke water craft very interesting! Whne is honda going to jump into the Snowmobile ring?

 

Tree Farmer, the Recon does have a 22mm carb. I have verified this personally. A real fuel miser!

Maxtrax

 

good point tree farmer

they could be looking at dropping the recon in the future

but this area of the market is still perceived as worth chasing by the other manufacturers

all of the other brands have a 250 2x4 (and/or 4x4) in there product range

but i also notice that they are not new designs.....ie polaris trailboss still looks like the 1990 version (but it now has concetric drive)......timberwolf?.....suzi kingquad?....artic cat.....bayou 220 and 300

honda must see a derived demand for an entry level sports quad.....big jump between 90cc and 300ex...(if you think about it....why do people buy polaris 250sports bike?.....blaster....?)

hell....in two wheel bikes you can get an 80,125,250,500 (2 strokes)....thumpers?....80,100,125,200,250,400,65 0......follow?....why can't the atv mkt have the same

good to see them making this quad

but it is to the demise of the bigger boys at the other end of the market.....( one day me)

never mind......next yr maybe

just another view point!

pudding

 

yeah, the XR200R is only a 26mm and my XR250R is only a 30mm. I love not even takeing a fuel can when going rideing with friends.. 80 miles per tank