Across the 2012 and 2014 model years, the Honda FourTrax Recon ES motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 438.9 lb (199.1 kg).
Honda FourTrax Recon ES weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda FourTrax Recon ES?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda FourTrax Recon ES is lighter than about 66.1% of 31 Honda ATVs with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda FourTrax Recon ES weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 438.9 lb (199.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 229 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) to 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) to 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.52 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 188.7 lb / 100 cc to 191.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.4% to 3.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda FourTrax Recon ES weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda FourTrax Recon ES ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 432.1 lb (196 kg) to 438.9 lb (199.1 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda FourTrax Recon ES heavy compared with other Honda ATVs?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 34th weight percentile among 31 Honda ATVs, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda FourTrax Recon ES weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda FourTrax Recon ES fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L) to 2.4 US gal (9.08 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) to 14.9 lb (6.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda FourTrax Recon ES with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 615.5 lb (279.2 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda FourTrax Recon ES displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.52 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda FourTrax Recon ES weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 146.5 lb (66.4 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda ATV weight used on this page.
Will the Honda FourTrax Recon ES feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.