November 04, 2010
By Brian Fortenbaugh
Got rough roads to travel? The 2008 lineup of ATVs will make them much smoother for you.
By Brian Fortenbaugh
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Highlights: Dry weight TBD; 7.5-in. ground clearance; 4.1-gal. fuel capacity (including .7-gal. reserve); 199-lb. combined carrying capacity of front and rear cargo racks; 850-lb. towing capacity; MSRP — $7,049
475cc, air-cooled, OHV, longitudinally mounted, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Automatic five-speed transmission w/reverse
TraxLok selectable 2WD/4WD system
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Front Suspension: Independent double-wishbone with 6.7 in. of travel; Rear Suspension: Swingarm with dual shocks and 6.7 in. of travel
Dual hydraulic 180mm front disc brakes and single hydraulic rear disc brakes; maintenance-free shaft drive w/torque-sensing front differential; electric starter; multi-function LCD digital gauges; water-resistant glove box; triple headlight system; over-fenders, large mud flaps, and foot-gripping floorboards to keep mud and debris off rider; triple skidplates; handlebar switches
Thoughts: A real off-road performer with a revolutionary new power steering system
(American Honda Motor Company, Inc., 1-866-784-1870, www.honda.com ).