Honda announces some 2011 releases: FourTrax Ranchers and the sporty TRX250X

American Honda Motor Company’s Powersports Division has announced an additional release of ATVs for the 2011 model year. These Hondas include the FourTrax Rancher family of ATVs and the sporty TRX250X.

The FourTrax Rancher family of full-sized machines, assembled at Honda’s plant in Timmonsville, S.C., has proven to be a dependable partner. At the heart of each Rancher beats a powerful liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 420cc engine with convenient electric starting and plenty of grunt for getting the toughest jobs done.

From there, it’s just a matter of choosing the features that best fit your riding needs, conditions and desires. 

Many Rancher fans swear by the base model FourTrax Rancher with its automatic clutch and manual-shift five-speed transmission with reverse because it’s such a workhorse. Other owners are equally enamored of the FourTrax Rancher ES with its remarkable Electric Shift Program (ESP) that shifts with consummate ease with the touch of a handlebar-mounted button.

Others will allow that while these two-wheel-drive Ranchers are great, the addition of the four-wheel-drive option found in the manual-shift FourTrax Rancher 4x4 and the ESP-equipped FourTrax Rancher 4x4 ES with their easy-to use TraxLok 4WD/2WD selector makes a good thing even better.

And then there are those who love to opt for the top-tier models, and in this case that would be the automatic-transmission 4x4 FourTrax Rancher AT and FourTrax Rancher AT with Electric Power Steering. Both of these upscale models feature five-speed auto-shifting or push-button ESP shifting, plus four-wheel disc brakes and independent rear suspension.

Two-wheel drive models available in red and olive; available early 2011. 4x4 models available in red, olive and camo; available December 2010.

In the sport ATV category, the TRX250X delivers full-sized ergonomics and it’s also full of great features including electric starting and Honda’s innovative SportClutch that enables the rider to experience manual clutch actuation with the advantage of no stalling.
That makes it easy to enjoy the plentiful power on tap and the five-speed transmission plus reverse for day-long adventuring.

Available in red and black beginning September 2010.

More detailed information and images of Honda’s model line can be found on www.powersports.honda.com or see your local Honda powersports dealer.