A few weeks ago, I purchased my first Honda, a 300 4x4. It is a 1997 (and has a few mods including Wiseco 10:1 piston, new cam, Progressive shocks, K&N, Supertrapp muffler and a a larger carb. Oh yeah, I put brand new Super Swampers on it. This thing rocks. Great in the mud, on the trails and in the sand.