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Old 03-01-2011, 03:01 PM
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We're a little late to the party, but this is some cool news. Can't wait to hear some more 2012 Honda product news!



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We know, we know… We’re only a month into 2011 and we’re already talking about 2012. However in the case of the ATV industry, 2012 is a big deal because these past two years were pretty rough economically. Manufacturers wisely imported minimal model numbers and in some cases, decided to shut down production completely until prior model year stock was exhausted.

That said, it’s certainly good news that American Honda Motor Company is announcing its first release of machines for the 2012 model year. The 2012 FourTrax Foreman kicks off the beginning of an exciting new season for Honda.
To read more information about the 2012 Hondas, click here!

Are you pumped for the new year models?
 
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Old 03-01-2011, 10:54 PM
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NO I like the 2011's better!!!!!!!!!!
 
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what's new...the color or the decals?

Was a Red Rider for years, but finally realized that Honda doesn't do much that's new. They make a great machine, but nothing happens fast with red
 
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Old 03-02-2011, 08:58 AM
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They made the 500 Foreman a liquid cooled, same 475cc and still a low reving OHV, no AWD diff lock options once again.

Not sure if liguid is a great idea,the air cooled 475 had two oil coolers,more that enough to cool down a motor that only made 28hp and had no rad , water pump or rad hoses and thermostats to go wrong down the road.

I ride with a few 500 Foremans and over heating was never a issue with them , but there 3wd sure gets them stuck earlier than the rest in the group.

The switch from two back shocks to a single shock on the SRA sounds more like a cost savings feature then a ride improvement.
 
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Old 03-02-2011, 09:05 AM
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Looks like the same old,same old.Come on Honda ,how about some trick wheels,new colors,SOMETHING!
 
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Old 03-02-2011, 09:09 AM
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Did they keep the rear Drum brake set up?

Shorter wheel base (Translation) Smaller chassis with smaller cargo racks, more like 420 Rancher in size maybe.
 
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Old 03-02-2011, 10:36 AM
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Once again Honda has an impressive new lineup.
 

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Honda, how about a locking differential like the Big Red has? A 2-up machine would be nice too! Without those two items, I'm not likely to buy a Honda.
 
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Honda has nobody to blame for declining sales but themselves- Honda will either be forced to upgrade, or be lost in the shadows of the new age big bores- Honda can't even hold a candle to the features of the new polaris xp, can-am's renegade / outlander or yammy's grizzly! And the whole cvt vs traditional tranny argument is getting old with me and not really holding much water-
Even suzuki is pissing me off with their lack of design- their 2011 KQ looks pretty much like their 05- and it still has the same'ol boring gigantic gage hanging over the bars

Polaris, Yamaha & Can-Am have been running the big bore show for awhile now, IMO.

I would love to read an article / interview where Honda is questioned about their blatent snub on atv updates...
 
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I'm sure if they were concerned they would do what they "want" to correct any problems.
 


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