Honda Odyssey (ATV)

Honda Odyssey was a line of single-seat four-wheel^[1] all-terrain vehicles produced by the Honda Corporation between 1976 and 1985.^[2]

Between 1976 and 1984, Honda manufactured the FL250 Odyssey, with a 248 cc air-cooled engine. In 1982, Honda added a roll cage,^[3] similar to a dune buggy or sandrail. Scheduled to appear in spring 1984,^[4] the FL350R was delayed until early 1985. Honda upgraded the two-stroke engine to 342 cc (20.9 cu in) which was later decreased to 329 cc (20.1 cu in) in a recall^[5]. The engine was mounted behind the driver,^[6] and featured 6.7:1 compression capacitance discharge electronic ignition, 32 mm (1.26 in)-throat Keihin carburetor, and added electric starting for the first time.^[7] To improve stability, tread was increased in 1985, to 42.5 in (1,080 mm) front and 47.2 in (1,200 mm) rear.^[8] Wheel travel is to 4.3 in (110 mm) front, 5.9 in (150 mm) rear.^[9] In addition, mechanical rear disc brakes were replaced with dual hydraulic drums in front and single hydraulic rear disc.^[10] The transmission was a variable-pitch torque converter with one speed forward and one reverse.^[11] Fuel was 3.1 US gallons (12 l) (with .7 US gal (2.6 l) reserve).^[12]

Honda stopped production of the Odyssey in 1985, replacing it in 1989 with the similar Pilot.^{[citation needed]}

Specifications (FL350)

• Length: 85 in (2,200 mm)
• Width: 61 in (1,500 mm)
• Height: 54.7 in (1,390 mm) to top of roll cage
• Wheelbase: 61 in (1,500 mm)
• Ground clearance: 8.3 in (210 mm)
• Dry weight: 592 lb (269 kg)
• Engine:
  • Bore: 80 mm (3.1 in), 78.5 mm (3.09 in) after recall^[5]
  • Stroke: 68 mm (2.7 in)
  • Displacement: 342 cc (20.9 cu in)
  • Compression ratio: 6.7:1
  • Carburetor: 32 mm (1.26 in)-throat Keihin
• Transmission: torque converter, one speed forward, one reverse, plus neutral
• Wheels: steel
  • Front: 10 by 5.5 in (250 by 140 mm), 4 on 110 mm (4.3 in) bolt pattern
  • Rear: 10 by 8 in (250 by 200 mm), 4 on 130 mm (5.1 in) bolt pattern
• Tires: Ohtsu
  • Front: 21x7x10
  • Rear: 24x11x10

References

1. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.50-1.
2. ^ "Honda Odyssey ATV". ATV Style.com. http://www.atvstyle.com/index.php/honda-odyssey-atv. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
3. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.51.
4. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.51.
5. ^ ^{a b} "FL350 Rebuild Tips : Aftershock Motosports". http://aftershockmotorsports.com/cart/index.php?main_page=page&id=1.
6. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.51.
7. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.51.
8. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.51.
9. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.51.
10. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.51.
11. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.51.
12. ^ Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 4/85, pp.51.

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