2011 recon 250 es....good for hunting ??? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

spanky8125 · 10-27-2011, 06:03 PM

I am thinking of buying a new 2011 Recon 250 ES for hunting. I am primarily going to use this atv for hunting but will ride it occasionally for fun. How good would this 4 wheeler be for hunting and the occasional ride. I am concerned about the power to drag deer out of the woods. Let me know what you think....

Thanks , Eddie

rich450es · 10-27-2011, 06:12 PM

hay eddie with the recon being only a 2x4 i dont know how much pulling power it is going to have ......you may be happier with a 4x4 rancher or a foreman (pluss the rancher and foreman can carry more weight on the racks ).......rich

07 foreman 500 · 10-27-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rich450es

hay eddie with the recon being only a 2x4 i dont know how much pulling power it is going to have ......you may be happier with a 4x4 rancher or a foreman (pluss the rancher and foreman can carry more weight on the racks ).......rich

I'm with rich on this one I'd use the $ from a 2011 recon and buy a used Rancher or Foreman 4x4. You will go so much further with a 4x4. I had a 1997 recon I loved it but 4x4 was so much better.

07 foreman 500 · 10-27-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rich450es

hay eddie with the recon being only a 2x4 i dont know how much pulling power it is going to have ......you may be happier with a 4x4 rancher or a foreman (pluss the rancher and foreman can carry more weight on the racks ).......rich

I'm with rich on this one I'd use the $ from a 2011 recon and buy a used Rancher or Foreman 4x4. You will go so much further with a 4x4. I had a 1997 recon I loved it but 4x4 was so much better.

sspeckerwood · 10-27-2011, 11:42 PM

i owned a 1999 and a 2001 recon. they hauled my fat a$$ ex wife up hills. i'm sure a deer would be no problem for a 2011... just my

martdog420 · 10-28-2011, 04:33 AM

I guess it would depend on where you hunt.... A 4x4 with a winch is my favorite choice for go'n WAY outback but if you can ride trails to your stand/spot a 2x4 will no doubt be fine.

07 foreman 500 · 10-28-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by martdog420

I guess it would depend on where you hunt.... A 4x4 with a winch is my favorite choice for go'n WAY outback but if you can ride trails to your stand/spot a 2x4 will no doubt be fine.

like martdog said it depends on where you go and if its muddy. If your riding dirt roads and dry trails you'll be happy with a recon.

happyeaglesfan · 10-28-2011, 09:19 PM

I have a 2004 Rancher and a 2003 Recon. The Rancher I ride 95% of the time. The recon was for my wife but she will not go with us ofter so it is an extra quad for anyone who wants to go with. I will tell ya that I think both are very good for what you are planning to do. Just traveling down and trail parking and going the last little bit to your spot the recon will be good.
I think the Rancher is more comfortable for a day full of riding, but I can ride a full day on the Recon as well. The Recon is much lighter and is a blast to fly around on.
Both are HONDAS and will last you for many years to come.
Let us know what you decide.

vermhot · 10-28-2011, 11:51 PM

Ya dude the 4by is the way to go !!!You will never regret it!!!

07 foreman 500 · 10-30-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by vermhot

Ya dude the 4by is the way to go !!!You will never regret it!!!

Thats true

10-27-2011, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
spanky8125 Honda Rider Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13	2011 recon 250 es....good for hunting ??? I am thinking of buying a new 2011 Recon 250 ES for hunting. I am primarily going to use this atv for hunting but will ride it occasionally for fun. How good would this 4 wheeler be for hunting and the occasional ride. I am concerned about the power to drag deer out of the woods. Let me know what you think.... Thanks , Eddie

10-27-2011, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	hay eddie with the recon being only a 2x4 i dont know how much pulling power it is going to have ......you may be happier with a 4x4 rancher or a foreman (pluss the rancher and foreman can carry more weight on the racks ).......rich __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

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10-28-2011, 04:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
martdog420 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 1,225	I guess it would depend on where you hunt.... A 4x4 with a winch is my favorite choice for go'n WAY outback but if you can ride trails to your stand/spot a 2x4 will no doubt be fine. __________________ 2006 Rubicon Canadian Trail Edition. 1 1/2 inch Quadrax lift 26" Mudlites Motovan B series back seat 2500# warn 1000's of custom scratches 100's of dings n dents 50+ plastic stitches and a few oil changes.

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vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	Ya dude the 4by is the way to go !!!You will never regret it!!! __________________ 05 Green Foreman DGL,2"SS-Lift Plano green hunting box heated hand grips and thumb warmer carb mod ,Kolpin hitch,GPS bracket rattle can camo stock rims with 28" Zillas 11 Green Rubicon Gscape,power steer Warn 2500,Cycle Country 54" blade crappy stock tiers Kolpin hitch http://youtu.be/i9MhWDPUDHo

10-28-2011, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
happyeaglesfan Honda Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 226	I have a 2004 Rancher and a 2003 Recon. The Rancher I ride 95% of the time. The recon was for my wife but she will not go with us ofter so it is an extra quad for anyone who wants to go with. I will tell ya that I think both are very good for what you are planning to do. Just traveling down and trail parking and going the last little bit to your spot the recon will be good. I think the Rancher is more comfortable for a day full of riding, but I can ride a full day on the Recon as well. The Recon is much lighter and is a blast to fly around on. Both are HONDAS and will last you for many years to come. Let us know what you decide.

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