2009 Honda ATVs Preview
12-6-2008
by
Pascal Bastien
, Auto123.com
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The return of Big RedWith the launch of the all new Big Red, Honda is setting out to conquer the side-by-side utility market segment with the first Honda ATV designed specifically for work. Big Red features a number of patented components designed to shake
things up in the conservative segment, such as rubber-mounted seats to
reduce vibrations for the riders, and a tilting cargo bed equipped with
a high impact skid proof floor.
| The Big Red will be the first Honda entirely designed for working conditions. |
The "big" machine is powered by the same
single-cylinder, OHV engine found in the Rincon 680 ATV. This 675-cc mill uses a shallow dry-sump to lower the center of gravity of the machine while maintaining ground clearance. Power is transmitted via a 3-speed automatic transmission that also features driver selectable short and long final ratios, an essential feature on a working ATV. The introduction of Big Red as well as the better equipped Canadian Trail Edition ATVs are certainly good news for prospective buyers. Photo Credit : Honda
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