Engine & Drivetrain
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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.
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Compact engine
Overhead-valve design provides compact engine dimensions for improved ground clearance while maintaining a broad, easy-to-use powerband.
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Reduced vibration
Rubber-cushion engine mounting and gear-driven counter-balancer reduce vibration.
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Back-up recoil starter
Convenient electric starting, with an automatic internal-decompression system, gets you going quickly and easily. Also equipped with a recoil starter as back-up. Powerful alternator has generous capacity with 481 watts of output.
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Fuel efficient
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system improves power delivery and throttle response, and increases fuel efficiency for extended range.
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Excellent drivability
Super-heavy-duty automatic clutch with low-rpm engagement for excellent drivability and towing capacity.
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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.
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Tackle any terrain
2WD/4WD system offers three drive modes: 2WD; 4WD with torque-sensing front differential; and 4WD with locked front differential to optimize traction. The system also features a Speed Override mode that can be engaged when the front differential is locked, which allows increased wheel speed under severe conditions, such as deep mud.
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Integrated electric reverse shift lever
The integrated electric reverse shift lever allows you to select reverse without ever taking your hand off the handlebars. Even,
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