Maximum efficiency
Powerful liquid-cooled 518 cc four-stroke engine is longitudinally mounted, allowing direct driveshaft alignment to both front and rear wheels for maximum drivetrain efficiency.
Compact engine
Overhead-valve design provides compact engine dimensions for improved ground clearance while maintaining a broad, easy-to-use powerband.
Reduced vibration
Rubber-cushion engine mounting and gear-driven counter-balancer reduce vibration.
Easy start
Convenient electric starting, with an automatic internal-decompression system, gets you going quickly and easily. Also equipped with a recoil starter as back-up.
Fuel efficient
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system improves power delivery and throttle response, and increases fuel efficiency for extended range.
Excellent drivability
Super-heavy-duty automatic clutch with low-rpm engagement for excellent drivability and towing capacity.
Smooth shifting
Five-speed transmission with ultra-low first gear features Honda's exclusive Electric Shift Program (ESP) for easy shifts with the touch of handlebar-mounted buttons.
New integrated electric reverse shift lever
New integrated electric reverse shift lever allows you to select reverse without ever taking your hand off the handlebars. Even,
Powerful output
Powerful alternator has generous capacity with 481 watts of output.