ATV RANGE 2008 HONDA ATV RANGE THE BEST ON EARTH Honda CVT Automatics stand out as the most innovative, technology-packed GET YOUR HONDA TRX RIGHT NOW, HONDA ATVS – LEGENDARY SINCE BIRTH ATVs in the world. With redesigned styling, purpose built & effi cient engines THANKS TO HONDARENT Today Honda ATV’s are recognised as the best 4-wheeled motorcycles on the Honda understands that it’s the use of our products, not the ownership that helps planet. And it’s been that way ever since these tough, reliable vehicles were fi rst and the next-generation Hondamatic™ “Hydrostatic” transmission this new you to generate income. That’s why we’ve introduced HondaRent - a fi xed term introduced onto the market in the early 1970’s. breed of TRX are becoming Australia’s best-selling ATVs. And with advanced commercial rental agreement that makes it simple for you to get your hands on First conceived as a form of transport for people in remote mountain areas – rider ergonomics you can spend all day in the saddle. Put simply, Honda TRXs the latest Honda equipment, such as the new TRX range. these amazing ALL-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) instantly became a worldwide hit What’s more a HondaRent structured fi nance package also comes with simple in both the workplace and the leisure market. deliver durability you can count on. monthly payments - which you can make electronically. You may even be pleased And in Australia, where conditions are amongst the toughest on earth – Honda to discover that your rent payments are tax deductible and do not appear on your ATVs are ranked as the number one selling agricultural 4-wheeled bikes, with balance sheet for your business. That’s why more and more people agree that the TRX250TM, TRX400FA and TRX500 number one in each of their HondaRent is a great Farm fi nance solution. cc categories. Thriving in all kinds of conditions across the planet from the ice and snow of the Antarctic to undiscovered off road trails in South America, Honda TRX is WHEN IT COMES TO RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY, recognised worldwide as the best in its fi eld. And not content to rest on its past THINK HONDA achievements – Honda is still leading the way into the future for the 4-wheeled motorcycle category with a never-ending procession of technological advances. The Honda TRX range is known and trusted for its superior performance, cutting edge array of features and good old fashioned value for money. Based on the concept of “mass centralisation” these four wheel machines 60 YEARS OF HONDA MOTORCYCLES are built from the chassis to the drive trains to the suspension and engine with one “four wheel purpose” in mind. And because the centre of gravity Soichiro Honda founded the Honda Motor Company in 1948. Unable to get enough is placed as close to the chassis’ lowest possible points, coupled with fuel for his car in post-war Japan, Soichiro manufactured a motorised bicycle and their light weight - the Honda TRX range handles better than any other was soon making them for friends. A dream had begun. ATV – period. Honda also understands that our equipment needs to keep working in order for your business to keep working. That’s why a Honda TRX has fewer parts than our competitors – which means more reliability and less servicing costs and down time. Which is why, it’s no surprise that Honda TRXs have a better resale value than any of their competitors. So it only makes sense that if you need a strong reliable vehicle - that won’t let you down – a Honda TRX is hard to beat. The hardest and oldest working Honda TRX is still alive. The TRX200 owned by Graeme and Sandra Grivell has given them 20 years of faithful service on their 2 sheep station in Langhorne Creek, SA. 3 HONDA ATV SAFETY, OUR FIRST PRIORITY TRX TRANSMISSION IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN Honda promotes the safe, responsible operation of its TRX It’s important to Honda that you get the most value of your TRX without endangering your life Honda TRXs have eliminated the need for range of vehicles. Honda Australia Rider Training (HART) is and/or safety. That’s why we also encourage you to carefully read your Honda owner’s manual, a traditional belt and pulley system with the fully owned and run by Honda MPE who, apart from being attentively watch your copy of the “You and Your ATV” safety video or DVD, which comes free with every Honda TRX. introduction of Hondamatic™, a groundbreaking, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, is also one of fully automatic dual – mode transmission system. the world’s largest trainers of motorcyclist. All instructors are Adhere to these safe riding practices and you’ll get pleasure and enjoyment from your ATV for many years to come. And because there’s no belt, there are also no belt trained to Honda’s World Instructor standard, so you can be parts that will wear and need replacing, making your assured the training you receive will be of the highest quality. For further information on how Honda is dedicated to the advancement of ATV safety in the workplace contact Honda MPE on 1300 1 Honda or visit us online at honda.com.au Honda TRX much quieter, more reliable and, when HART is a Quality Endorsed Company and a Registered it comes to belts, maintenance-free. Training Organisation (RTO 20866). DO’S • Only wear an approved helmet, eye protection, leather gloves and boots Single oil tank means you use less oil. • Wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt to avoid injury from branches and to avoid Whats more the system runs on multi grade engine oil. the effects of the sun • Make sure your feet remain on the footrests at all times • Always secure your load and check your recommended rack and tow capacity • Always fasten your load as low as possible to prevent ATV from overturning • Check operating controls and tyre pressures on a daily basis • If you can’t see ahead, it is recommended that you slow down • Be on the constant look out for rocks, holes, logs, wire and other hidden dangers • Study the owner’s manual carefully • Make sure you service and maintain your ATV as per the maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual The Hondamatic transmission is the fi rst “Hydrostatic” Electric Shift Program allows you to manually select gears A simple to use shift lever allows you to easily TRX air-intake fi ltration system picks up fresh air from Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manages the transmission continuously variable transmission of its kind. with a simple push of a button. select drive, neutral or reverse. the highest point on the ATV. and engine operations. DONT’S GOODBYE BELTS AND PULLEYS SELECT GEARS AT THE PUSH OF A BUTTON SINGLE OIL TANK – USES LESS OIL • Never carry passengers. ATVs are designed for a single rider only – HELLO FUTURE A computer-controlled Electric Shift Program (ESP) maximises your The engine on your TRX is fully integrated with your state of the art • Never ride your ATV on bitumen roads The state of the art Hondamatic™ Hydrostatic transmission is the transmission’s power and control by allowing you to manually select Hondamatic™ transmission system – which means there is only one oil • Never let a child ride the TRX90 ATV without adult supervision fi rst continuously variable transmission (CVT) of its kind and does not gears just by pressing two push-buttons which are conveniently tank on the vehicle – so you’ll probably end up using less oil. And what’s • Never allow children under the age of 16 to ride ATVs over 90cc require either pulleys or belts. Which means Hondamatic™ offers true mounted on the left handlebar. more the system runs on multi-grade engine oil. engine braking. • Never leave the ignition key in an unattended ATV (as it might be taken for a joy ride And even more impressively the TRX500FA and the TRX400FA models ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT – placing the joy-rider and others, in danger) What’s more, the TRX500FA is also the only CVT Auto ATV with six are the only CVT Auto ATVs on earth that can be operated in full auto or manual transmission mode. – WHAT A GREAT IDEA • Never exceed the recommended rack and tow capacity of your ATV transmission variables. And since you won’t ever need to replace worn out belts – you can enjoy the benefi ts of much greater reliability. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) monitors throttle opening, the speed of • Never ride your ATV up a slope or embankment that is too steep to walk up A SMARTER AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM the vehicle, engine rpm, gear selector position, brake application and the • Never have your ATV serviced by an unqualifi ed mechanic GEAR CONTROLS MADE EASY All Honda TRXs have a revolutionary snorkel-type air-intake fi ltration temperature of the engine oil. And if all that wasn’t enough, your TRX also automatically selects one of three forward gears, and one reverse on the • And please, never harm the environment through irresponsible riding Easily switch the automatic transmission between ESP mode and system which continuously takes in clean air from the highest point TRX650FA and fi ve forward gears and one reverse on the TRX400FA and automatic operation with your handlebar-mounted control system. on your ATV, making them ideally suited for water crossings. TRX500FA models. A simple column-style shift lever allows you to easily select drive, neutral or reverse.