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SPEEDOMETER : Honda is opposed to the inclusion of a
speedometer on the ATV as original and standard equipment . We
believe that in recreational riding , in off - road terrain , a speedometer would detract from the safety of ATV riders . The terrain and skill level of the particular rider should govern the .
speed , rather than a speedometer .
Honda believes that with the
changing terrain conditions , a rider would feel a sense of
security at a certain speed and would not pay attention to the conditions he is encountering . An ATC rider should read the terrain ahead of him , rather than having his attention distracted
by referring to a speedometer on the handlebar .
Please note that Honda does have a speedometer
available as optional equipment .
It can be used to assist
farmers and agricultural workers in maintaining a constant speed
during spraying or seeding activities , and for other special
usage , such as law enforcement patrol , for example .
This
speedometer is not intended for recreational use , but for very limited utility uses when it is necessary to maintain a constant speed over flat terrain .
SPEED LIMITERS : Honda believes that a throttle limiter is a necessary item on ATCs ridden by young riders . It can give the parent or adult supervisor the ability to control the speed
of the ATV vehicle down to a near walk , if necessary , to
correspond with the skill level of the young person riding it .
However , to apply throttle or speed limiters on all ATVS would ,
in our opinion , increase the likelihood of accidents . Speed