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2005 Buyer's Guide: Honda


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Revamped models are aplenty at Honda, with the midsize Foreman being the only new variety from big red this year. The existing Foreman line has also been revised with a mixture of new chassis, Engines and bodywork. The popular 400EX has received a face-lift, albeit a minor one, and now carries a very 450R look.

 2005 Honda Fourtrax Rincon Side View

Honda
FourTrax Rincon & GPSCAPE

Retail price: $7699; GPScape, $7899
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 649cc
Bore x stroke: 100x82.6mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 37mm
Lubrication: Semi-dry sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: 3-speed auto clutch with reverse, Engine-braking; Electric Shift Program
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/6.9 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, independent with sway bar/8.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic drum
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.8 in.
Claimed dry weight: 600 lb
Ground clearance: 10.0 in.
Length/width/height: 83.7/46.1/47.5 in.
Seat height: 34.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/optional, 850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 40-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 360 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Black, olive, red

 2005 Honda Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon Side View

Honda
FourTrax Foreman Rubicon & GPSCAPE

Retail price: $7199; GPScape, $7399
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 499cc
Bore x stroke: 92x75mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 33.5mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking, TraxLok 2WD/4WD system
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/6.7 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.7 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.6 in.
Claimed dry weight: 600 lb
Ground clearance: 7.5 in.
Length/width/height: 83.0/46.7/46.2 in.
Seat height: 33.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 330 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Olive, red, yellow

 2005 Honda Fourtrax Foreman 4X4 Side View

Honda
FourTrax Foreman & 4x4 & 4x4 ES

Retail price: $5299; 4x4, $6299; 4x4 ES, $6499
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 475cc
Bore x stroke: 92x71.5mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 3.0 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4 & 4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with reverse; 5-speed auto clutch with reverse, diff-lock, TraxLok 2WD/4WD system; 5-speed auto clutch with reverse, diff-lock, TraxLok 2WD/4WD system; Electric Shift Program
Front-wheel-drive: NA/Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/6.7 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.7 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.9 in.; 50.7 in.
Claimed dry weight: 554 lb; 592 lb; 594 lb
Ground clearance: 7.5 in.
Length/width/height: 83.0/46.7/46.3 in.
Seat height: 33.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Single 45-watt/Dual 25-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 326 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Blue, olive, red; olive, red, yellow

 2005 Honda Fourtrax Rancher At Side View

Honda
FourTrax Rancher AT & GPSCAPE

Retail price: $5999; GPScape, $6199
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 397cc
Bore x stroke: 85x70mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 32mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic hydrome-chanical CVT with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking, diff-lock; Electric Shift Program
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/5.9 in.
Rear: Swingarm/5.9 in.
Tires
Front: 24x8-12
Rear: 24x10-11
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic drum
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.1 in.
Claimed dry weight: 559 lb
Ground clearance: 7.2 in.
Length/width/height: 80.0/43.9/45.2 in.
Seat height: 32.4 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 322 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Olive, red, yellow

 2005 Honda Fourtrax Rancher 2X4 Side View

Honda
FourTrax Rancher 2x4 & 2x4 ES/4x4 & 4x4 ES

Retail price: 2x4, $3999; 2x4 ES, $4199; 4x4, $4999; 4x4 ES, $5199
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 329cc
Bore x stroke: 78.5x68mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CV 32mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil capacity: 2.6 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4 & 4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with high/low/ultralow range, reverse; Electric Shift Program (ES only)
Front-wheel-drive: NA/Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/5.9 in.
Rear: Swingarm/5.9 in.
Tires
Front: 24x8-12
Rear: 25x11-10/24x9-11
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic drum (2x4 ES, dual hydraulic drums)
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 45.0 in.; 49.3 in./49.1 in.
Claimed dry weight: 498 lb; 511 lb; 524 lb; 535 lb
Ground clearance: 7.3 in./7.2 in.
Length/width/height: 2x4 & 2x4 ES, 78.1/45.0/44.1 in.; 4x4 & 4x4 ES, 78.1/45.0/44.3 in.
Seat height: 32.0 in./32.4 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.4 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/133 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 245 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Optional/Yes
Odometer: NA/Yes
Hourmeter: Optional/Yes
Tripmeter: NA/Yes
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA/Yes
High-temperature light: NA/Yes
Colors: Olive, red, yellow

 2005 Honda Fourtrax Recon Side View

Honda
FourTrax Recon & ES

Retail price: $3499; ES, $3699
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 229cc
Bore x stroke: 68.5x62.2mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 22mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 1.6 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with reverse; Electric Shift Program (ES only)
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/5.1 in.
Rear: Swingarm/4.9 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-11
Rear: 22x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic drums
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 44.5 in.
Claimed dry weight: 418 lb; 425 lb
Ground clearance: 6.0 in.
Length/width/height: 75.0/40.7/42.1 in.
Seat height: 31.2 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.4 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 33/66 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/optional hitch
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 25-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 123 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Olive, red, yellow

 2005 Honda Trx450r Side View

Honda
TRX450R

Retail price: $6499
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement: 450cc
Bore x stroke: 94x64.8mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 42mm
Lubrication: Twin sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Kickstarter
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/8.4 in.
Rear: Swingarm/9.0 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 20x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.2 in.
Claimed dry weight: 350 lb
Ground clearance: 4.2 in.
Length/width/height: 72.6/46.3/43.6 in.
Seat height: 32.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Black, red

 2005 Honda Trx400ex Side View

Honda
TRX400EX

Retail price: $5799
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement: 397cc
Bore x stroke: 85x70mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 38mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil capacity: 2.3 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/8.2 in.
Rear: Swingarm/9.1 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 20x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 48.4 in.
Claimed dry weight: 386 lb
Ground clearance: 4.3 in.
Length/width/height: 72.2/45.3/43.7 in.
Seat height: 31.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 150 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow

 2005 Honda Trx300ex Side View

Honda
TRX300EX

Retail price: $4549
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 282cc
Bore x stroke: 74x65.5mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.1 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/6.7 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.9 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 22x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 45.3 in.
Claimed dry weight: 377 lb
Ground clearance: 4.9 in.
Length/width/height: 67.7/43.5/42.7 in.
Seat height: 30.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: 60/55-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 240 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow

 2005 Honda Trx250ex Side View

Honda
TRX250EX

Retail price: $3549
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, longitudinally mounted pushrod
Displacement: 229cc
Bore x stroke: 68.5x62.2mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 22mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.0 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/5.9 in.
Rear: Swingarm/5.7 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 22x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 44.3 in.
Claimed dry weight: 349 lb
Ground clearance: 5.9 in.
Length/width/height: 68.3/41.8/42.2 in.
Seat height: 31.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.7 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 123 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow

 2005 Honda Trx90 Side View

Honda
TRX90

Retail price: $2549
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 86cc
Bore x stroke: 47x49.5mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 15mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 1.0 qt
Starting: Recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 4-speed auto clutch
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/2.6 in.
Rear: Swingarm/2.6 in.
Tires
Front: 20x7-8
Rear: 19x8-8
Brakes
Front: Dual drums
Rear: Drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 38.8 in.
Claimed dry weight: 244 lb
Ground clearance: 4.0 in.
Length/width/height: 58.6/35.2/36.1 in.
Seat height: 25.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 80 watts
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow

HONDA
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
866/784-1870
www.hondamotorcycles.com

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