height and narrow track width. The
lack of electronic power steering
could attribute to how much the
handlebars seem to wander at
higher speeds, and it would also
help with slow-speed crawling
and turning. When operating the
Honda in 4x4 mode, you don’t
feel much of any difference in the
steering system, and the 4x4 mode
works quite well. We would like to
see a front differential lock on this
machine in the future, though.
You can get the Rincon in your choice
of red or Phantom Camo for a retail
price of $9399.
The front shocks boast 6. 9 inches
of travel out of a dual-A-arm-type
suspension. Unfortunately, the
shocks are not adjustable.
Honda uses a rear independent suspension setup that utilizes dual-A-arm suspension with non-adjustable shocks that
provide 8 inches of wheel travel.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Honda is very well known for
creating very durable and long-
lasting machines for recreation and
for work. The Rincon 680 sits firmly
in that category, and we appreciate
it for that. It is fun to pilot through
the trails, and it tackles work on
the ranch quite well. With all ATVs
there are strong points and weak
points, and we feel it might be time
to teach this machine some new
tricks. Electronic power steering
would be a start, along with preload-
adjustable shocks and a front
locking differential. However, this
quad has been on the market for
over 10 years without much change,
and that means that it performs and
sells well! You can pick one up for a
starting price of $9399, and it comes
in red or Phantom Camo. Go to
www.power
sports.honda.com to check out
Honda’s full lineup of ATVs and
UTVs. ❏
