Honda introduced this sport ATV for the 2004 model year as its modern 450-class race-focused quad, aimed at riders who wanted a lightweight, competition-oriented machine rather than a utility ATV. The nameplate began with a kick-start model and quickly became one of Honda’s signature off-road performance entries in the U.S. market. In 2005, production was shifted from Honda’s American ATV operation to Kumamoto in Japan, underscoring its role within Honda’s global powersports lineup. For 2006, Honda expanded the range with an electric-start version, creating the ER variant and giving buyers a more convenient alternative to the original kick-start model. Over the years, the machine evolved through several updates in engine character, styling, and chassis details, but it remained focused on the same core mission: a high-performance, race-ready sport quad for enthusiasts and competition use. The nameplate ran through the 2014 model year, after which Honda ended production of the 450-class sport ATV line.
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