There’s an old saying: “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.” Which, of course, describes the Honda FourTrax Recon to a tee. While it may be our smallest Utility ATV, this 250cc-class machine is every bit the workhorse its bigger siblings are, offering rugged, reliable 2WD performance second to none. Better still, its compact size and footprint let it tackle tight trails larger ATVs might find impassable. And we even have two models to choose from: Our standard Recon comes with a conventional foot-shift ATV transmission, while the Recon ES features our Electric Shift Program (ESP) technology that lets you shift using two convenient handlebar-mounted buttons.
2011 Honda FourTrax Recon 250 Specifications
| Year | 2011 |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Model | FourTrax Recon 250 |
| Engine Type | OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 229cc |
| Bore & Stroke | 68.5 mm x 62.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | NA |
| Cooling | Air-Cooled |
| Fuel System | 22mm carburetor |
| Ignition | CD with electronic advance |
| Starting System | Electric with auxiliary recoil |
| Transmission | Five-speed with Reverse |
| Final Drive | NA |
| Rake and Trail | NA |
| Wheel Base | 44.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 31.2 in. |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone; 5.1 inches of travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with single shock; 4.9 inches of travel |
| Front Brake | Dual sealed hydraulic drum |
| Rear Brake | Sealed mechanical drum |
| Front Tire | 22 x 7-11 |
| Rear Tire | 22 x 10-9 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve |
| Dry Weight | 439 lbs. (Curb) |
| MSRP | $3,899 |
2011 Honda FourTrax Recon 250 Pictures
