Honda's new ‘hydrostatic' drive ATV
The TRX500FPA is now on sale, offering a unique, continuously variable hydromechanical transmission, claimed to be quiet and maintenance-freeHonda’s 2012 model TRX500FPA has now been released, boasting a ‘Hondamatic’ continuously variable transmission and other features including a user-friendly TraxLok 2WD/4WD system, electric power steering and push button shifting.
Other touches include multi-function LCD instrumentation, large front and rear cargo racks, designed floor boards allowing better grip, a waterproof accessory socket and a triple headlight system for optimal light distribution.
The liquid-cooled, overhead-valve, single-cylinder, 499cc four-stroke engine is mounted longitudinally in the frame, allowing direct driveshaft alignment to front and rear wheels for what’s claimed to be improved drivetrain efficiency.
Contact your Honda dealer for more information, tel 1300 1 HONDA or visit www.hondamotorcycles.com.au.
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