Built around Honda's atv motorcycle platform, the 2012 Honda FourTrax Recon utilizes a 229 cc (14 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 68.5 x 62.2 mm (2.7 x 2.4 inches) with a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the FourTrax Recon measures 196 kg (432 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 792 mm (31.2 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,130 mm (44.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.08-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 2009 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
792 mm (31.2 in)
Engine
Displacement229.0 ccm (13.97 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke68.5 x 62.2 mm (2.7 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 22mm carburetor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionCD with electronic advance
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic
DrivelineDirect rear driveshaft. 2WD.
Chassis
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with single shock
Rear Travel124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Ground Clearance152 mm (6.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre22/7-11
Rear Tyre22/10-9
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.196.0 kg (432.0 pounds)
Seat Height792 mm (31.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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