I saw an interesting looking quad for sale the other day on the side of the road. Turns out to be a Honda TRX200D Type II. By its looks and styling, I would have figured it to be an early eighties model. However, after a little plundering on the 'net, I have found that it was actually made somewhere between '92 & '94.

What's the scoop on this machine? Is it any good? Why is it so different looking than other Hondas of this year range?

To me, it looks like a quad with a threewheeler gas tank. Strange looking.

So, what's the scoop? Are they good machines? What are they good for?

 

I'd never seen or heard of one until now, but here is something I found...it's actually right here on atv connection... http://www.atving.com/manufact/honda/ftx20097.html

 

Wow, a '97 model too.

Is it just me or does that particular machine seem to be out of sorts with other ATVs made at that time?

 

I saw one of those at an auction once. It struck me as a slightly updated version of the old TRX200SX built in '86 and '87. We had a 200sx on the farm. It was a lot of fun, back before I knew how much fun it was to have excess horsepower.

 

Okay I can give some good input on the 200 Type II. It was the second Quad I ever owned. My father purchased a brand new 1992 model when I was 12 years old. I went riding basically everyday on it and the only maintnence I ever did was change the oil about every 25 hrs of riding time and keep brakes and tires on it. I took it through seriously deep water and never did I have a single problem.

Performance wise it was actually decent. The only races I can recall with it was one against a Bayou 300 in which we where even then a race against a Warrior where I got smoked [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

I sold the quad when I was 15 and bought a 95 Lakota which was quite a step up. I kept tabs on the 200 from it's owner and it did great for him until the rear wheel bearings seized a few months after he bought it. I would assume this was from all the water and jumping I put it through. Other than that it was fine.

I havn't talked to the guy in a while but I think he sold the 200 to someone else so who knows where it is now.

However do not forget about the TRX200 Type I (I don't thank that is what it is refered to as but it is the other style) they made both the Type I and Type II at the same time. The only difference I know of was that the Type I had a huge bubble type storage box on the back of it from the factory and the Type II just had a rack with a deep storage compartment underneath it that works great for a cooler like mentioned before.

The Type II is a great machine overall however now it is quite dated.

 

I currently own the TYPE ? (whichever has the bubble trunk). Bought it new in 91. Just now having to replace rear bearings, sprockets, and chain. I too have put this thing through the ringer - totally submerged in water the first weekend I had it. Run wide open through sloppy mud and then hose it off. Just keep a can of WD40 with you and spray it down before a muddy or wet ride and it will last forever (or so far).