Honda FourTrax Recon ES Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda FourTrax Recon ES motorcycle specifications include a 229 cc (13.97 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 196 kg (432 lb).

Key specifications

2012, 2014Model years
229 ccDisplacement
196 kgWet weight
792 mmSeat height
9.1 LFuel tank
1,130 mmWheelbase
152 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20122014
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2014Double disc. Hydraulic.
Wet weight
2014199.1 kg (439 lb)
Fuel capacity
20149.00 L (2.38 US gal)

How the Honda FourTrax Recon ES compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement229 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 59% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 28th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight196 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 51st percentile across Honda models.

Seat height792 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 59th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity9.1 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 33% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 27th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement28th

229 cc — larger displacement than about 28% of Honda models.

Wet weight51st

196 kg — heavier than about 51% of Honda models, or lighter than about 49%.

Seat height59th

792 mm — taller than about 59% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity27th

9.1 L — larger than about 27% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,905 mm
This bike

1,905

Honda avg

2,078

8% below average.

Overall width1,034 mm
This bike

1,034

Honda avg

827

25% above average.

Wheelbase1,130 mm
This bike

1,130

Honda avg

1,431

21% below average.

Seat height792 mm
This bike

792

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Ground clearance152 mm
This bike

152

Honda avg

184

17% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 229 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,130 mmSeat 792 mmClearance 152 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 22/7-11 front / 22/10-9 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 22/7-11
Rear tire size 22/10-9
Bore/stroke ratio 1.10:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 229 cc (13.97 cu in)
Bore × stroke 68.5 x 62.2 mm (2.7 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. 22mm carburetor
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Automatic

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Independent double-wishbone
Rear suspension Swingarm with single shock
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 124 mm (4.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 22/7-11
Rear tire 22/10-9

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 196 kg (432 lb)
Seat height 792 mm (31.2 inches)
Overall length 1,905 mm (75.0 inches)
Overall width 1,034 mm (40.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,130 mm (44.5 inches)
Ground clearance 152 mm (6.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.08 L (2.40 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 2.27 L (0.60 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Red, Olive
Factory warranty 1 year
Price as new US$ 3899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model ID: TRX250TE

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.