2009 Honda FourTrax Recon ES (TRX250TE)
At Honda, we know bigger isn’t always better—especially when it comes to maneuvering up a tight trail, loading up after a long weekend, or filling up at the pump. That’s why we built the uniquely right-sized Honda Recon, an ATV that’s big on performance, durability and fun, but with a smaller engine and a more compact footprint that lets it maneuver down trails and get into and out of tight spots that some bigger ATVs might find hard to manage.
Pricing/Color Information
Features
All
Lightweight, OHV air-cooled 229cc engine is longitudinally mounted to allow direct driveshaft alignment to rear wheels for fewer frictional losses.
Virtually maintenance-free shaft drive routes power directly from the longitudinally mounted engine without inefficient directional changes.
22mm carburetor with light throttle control offers good engine response and fuel economy.
Overhead-valve design offers a wide, easy-to-use powerband and compact engine dimensions
Convenient electric starter with auxiliary recoil starter.
Five-speed transmission with reverse and automatic clutch, ES model features Electric Shift Program™ (ESP) for pushbutton upshifting and downshifting.
2009 Honda FourTrax Recon ES (TRX250TE)
Specifications
Engine
- Starting System
- Electric with auxiliary recoil
- Type
- 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
- Bore x Stroke
- 68.5mm x 62.2mm
- Fuel Capacity
- 2.4 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
Transmission
- Induction
- 22mm carburetor
- Ignition
- CD with electronic advance
- Clutch
- Automatic
- Transmission
- ESP Five-speed with reverse
- Driveline
- Direct rear drive-shaft
Chassis
- Suspension Front
- Independent double-wishbone; 5.1-inch travel
- Suspension Rear
- Swingarm with single shock; 4.9-inch travel
- Brake Front
- Dual-sealed hydraulic drum
- Brake Rear
- Sealed mechanical drum
- Tires Front
- 22 x 7-11
- Tires Rear
- 22 x 10-9 radial
- Turning Radius
- 8.5 feet
Dimensions
- Curb Weight
- 432 lbs.
- Length
- 75.0 inches
- Width
- 40.7 inches
- Height
- 42.1 inches
- Wheelbase
- 44.5 inches
- Seat Height
- 31.2 inches
- Ground Clearance
- 6.0 inches
General Information
- Warranty
- One year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.




