| ATV
A genuine
Honda ATV
for younger farm riders...
Honda’s best-selling range
of ATVs doesn’t just include
models for adults.
haring
appearance,
features and build
quality with larger
utility versions, the
Sportrax TRX90X
is designed for younger riders,
from 12 upwards, allowing them to
safely enjoy off-road riding just as
much as older ATV users on the
farm.
Power is from an 86cc, 4-stroke
petrol engine with 12-volt electric
key start. It has plenty of grunt,
which means it easily handles
uneven ground without needing
high engine revs, making it easy to
control. A 4-speed manual
gearbox means there is always a
suitable gear to suit the rider’s
experience and the terrain, and
automatic gear change and drive
clutches make operation easy.
With no belts to slip, the
mechanical transmission makes
effective engine braking available
when riding downhill, and
reliability is second to none.
The Sportrax 90 is comfortable
and stable off road, with similar
suspension to larger models in the
range. The seat is large and well
padded, and fully enclosed foot
S
rests provide extra protection.
Large flotation tyres operate at
similar low pressures to larger
models allowing travel over
sensitive ground with barely any
marking, and maintain stability
while providing adequate ground
clearance.
Controls are typically Honda;
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well laid out with everything easily
within reach. The brake levers can
be operated by smaller hands, and
sealed drum brakes front and rear
remain effective even after
sustained use in dusty harvest
fields or winter mud. Added safety,
especially for younger or novice
riders, is provided by a thumb
throttle with an adjustable limiter,
allowing supervisors to set
maximum throttle travel and
restrict the power available.
Most children brought up on
farms love helping with daily tasks,
and the Sportrax 90 allows
youngsters to ride alongside
adults on their larger ATVs gaining
experience and joining in activities
when safe opportunities allow.
With an appearance similar to fullsize machines and sharing many
controls, riders develop their skills
and gain experience for when they
are old enough to transfer to more
powerful Fourtrax and Foreman
utility models.
Just like the larger mach