Hard work has its rewards. It puts food on the table, beer in the fridge and gives you the ability to buy cool things you can store in that newly added third garage stall. Mountain bikes, campers, fishing boats and ATVs are just some of the toys you may own for recreating outdoors. The last thing you...

New Seats, Color Changes Highlight Limited Honda Lineup For 2010 Honda unveiled its 2010 lineup recently, and it was missing many key models – but fear not, Honda loyalists, the company has not pulled back from the ATV market. Instead, Honda is reacting to the slowdown in ATV sales and the relatively...

In this economy, you’ve probably been scaling back a bit on your spending. But that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to a dinner out now and then. And it doesn’t mean that you can’t have an excellent ATV for yourself. You may just have to scale down a bit from that big bore monster with...

How much would you like to spend on your next ATV? If you’re like most riders, you’d like the latest and greatest technology, features and performance, but aren’t ready to spend $12,000 — which some top-end 2-up models are now going for. In choosing our next comparison test before last fall’s...

The biggest displacement Honda utility four-wheeler returns with its longitudinally-mounted 675cc single. Its unique 3-speed, automotive-style automatic transmission is controlled by a torque converter. Fuel injection makes this Honda run right at any temperature or altitude. The front and rear radial...

The Foreman is popular with a cross-section of folks who like to manually foot shift their ATVs. Mud runners appreciate the uncomplicated design and high intake; other users like to control the powerband of the air-cooled, carbureted 475cc single in a variety of conditions. SPECIAL OPTIONS: A Foreman...

The time-tested overhead valve 499cc single and Hondamatic (read: beltless) automatic transmission return to the popular, full-sized Rubicon. The machine also features triple headlights, triple skid plates, easy-to-read digital gauges and a 12-volt outlet. SPECIAL OPTIONS: A standard model with camo...

Honda’s “other” Foreman comes with a electric shift suspension controlled by handlebar-mounted push-buttons. With its auto clutch design, it works well for folks who like the control of a manual transmission without having to foot shift. Like many other Honda utility quads, the engine is longitudinally...

The two-wheel drive, mid-sized Rancher provides a lot of Honda quality for an affordable price. The fuel-injected engine propels the ATV above 50 mph in a timely fashion, and the swingarm rear and dual A-arm front do an adequate job of soaking up bumps. SPECIAL OPTIONS: The standard model is a foot shifter,...

Honda built a version of the Rancher with virtually every combination, including the foot-shifting four-wheel drive model, with or without power steering. Fuel injection means it starts easily and runs well at any temp or altitude. The suspension works fine in some conditions, but ground clearance is...