I use to own a Rincon when it first came out and enjoyed the ride, But Power was lacking when compared to the v-twin for my style of riding, so I jumped ship to a Prairie700.

Well, I'm back on board!!

When compared to some of the other utility machines. The Rincon still wont be the fastest in a straight line, But with the transmission changes, a little bump in HP and EFI the 06 is VERY Snappy! When riding with a King Quad, Brute Force750, 650, and a 650 Rinny this weekend I was very impressed and seemed to just about own 0 to 40 mph or the first 100 feet. Even allowing some to get the jump and still being quicker and its not broke in yet. Even those it looks the same when comparing it with the old Rincon, Handling, Steering, Braking and speed has improved And It ain't the same machine! I haven't really has a chance to compare it to my modded Prairie700 and I'm sure my P700 is a little faster, But may not be quicker off the line? I also think in the ruff, tight conditions I'll be able to throw the Rinny around better and it just might be a better XC racer? As far as engine breaking on this machine The Honda Trans will Never offer what you'll get from a belt drive, But with the change in gearing and EFI the Rinny seems to offer much better down shifting and what you wont get from the trans the new disc brakes allowed you to stop on a dine. After riding a good bit of Mixed Pa. terrain this weekend my body feels great! I really like this machine and plan to race in the last race of the season in the Atlantic Grand Prix Dec. 18!? Al those I'm still recovering from major surgery so I'm not 100% sure yet? but that's the plan!-LOL! For me just like any stock quad I've ridden, If your going to race it or just wanna improve ride quality even more? Elka's are needed. There was a bit of front end dive and side to side body roll. Even those right off the showroom floor handling and suspension is VERY good. For those that want Bigger and Bigger motors? I think Honda decided not to get into that game and instead refine and improve on what they already have? Like the 250-R, EX-400, TRX-450R and other machines that Honda has proved to be the best over time and you really dont need a gaint motor, The Rincon might just be following suit?

~coop

 

Sounds great glad you like it, but I didnt think there were any transmission changes in the 06 Rincon, I might be wrong.

 

Honda engineers did a little redesigning in the transmission for 2006. The most notable improvement for low speed assaults has to be a more aggressive engine braking program for the tranny. It’s not overly aggressive and is nothing like a belt drive machine, but it is definitely more pronounced than before. Another improvement to the transmission has been a change in the way oil flows through the torque converter. More crisp and precise shifting is a result of these changes. Also stronger transmission gears were incorporated to handle the increased power. It's just a much quicker machine and like I said it looks the same, But it's a wolf in sheeps clothing..-LOL! ~coop

 

do you think it will pull dead weight any better than the 2005

 

When comparing with my buddies Rincon Sunday more so then power, It just seemed to be so much more peppier, with improvements more on handling and quickness. I'm not sure about the pulling power, my guess is its better but by how much Im not sure? ~coop

 

why would you care with a Rincon?

 

farmerman, do you own a 2005 Rincon and use it for farm work?

 

Thanks for the first impressions !

Do you have any pics ? Also did you remove the seat and if so did you notice if the snorkel and air box were the same as the 2003 to 2005 Rincon's?

 

Any more new info.. on the Rincon ? Could anyone get some pics of the air intake and air box?



Thanks,

Mark

 

I added a link to another site that offered a great review on the 06 Rinny! But I forgot that ATV Connection deletes stuff like that?? ~LOL You can always email me and I will send you a link as well as some photos when I get a chance to take a picture or two under the seat.

~coop