Honda stopped making 450-cc sport quads after the 2014 model year. The line, led by the TRX450R and later the TRX450ER with electric start, wasイド discontinued as Honda restructured its ATV lineup. As of 2026, Honda does not produce a 450-cc sport quad.
To understand what happened, it helps to look at the trajectory of Honda’s 450-class quad models, why the line was retired, and what Honda focused on instead. This article outlines the timeline, the rationale behind the change, and the current status of Honda’s ATV offerings.
Timeline of Honda's 450-cc sport quads
Below is a concise timeline of the main events for Honda’s 450-class ATVs, from introduction to discontinuation.
- 2004: Introduction of the TRX450R, Honda’s flagship 450-cc sport quad designed for performance and racing.
- Late 2000s to early 2010s: The lineup expanded to include the electric-start variant, the TRX450ER, with ongoing updates to performance and handling.
- 2014: Honda retired the 450-cc sport quad line, marking the end of the TRX450R/TRX450ER production in most markets.
- Post-2014: No direct 450-cc sport quad is reintroduced; Honda shifts focus to other ATV segments and to the growing side-by-side market.
In short, the 450-cc sport quad era for Honda lasted roughly a decade longer than the mid-2000s introduction, culminating in the 2014 model year discontinuation. Since then, Honda has not brought back a 450-class sport ATV.
Why the line ended and where Honda went next
This section explains the factors behind the discontinuation and what replaced the 450-cc sport quad in Honda’s lineup.
- Market demand and competition: Sales for high-performance 450-cc sport quads declined as other segments—ranging from utility ATVs to side-by-sides—captured more consumer interest.
- Strategic shift: Honda redirected resources toward utility-oriented ATVs (for work and reliability) and the rapidly expanding side-by-side market, rather than maintaining a dedicated high-performance sport quad.
- Current lineup posture: Today, Honda emphasizes versatility and practicality in its ATV range, with no contemporary 450-cc sport quad in production.
Taken together, these factors led to the retirement of the 450-class line. The company has not revived a 450-cc sport quad since, reinforcing a broader industry shift away from traditional high-performance sport quads in favor of utility and SxS offerings.
At a glance: Honda’s current approach to quads
For readers seeking a quick take, here are the key points about Honda’s present ATV strategy in relation to the old 450-class:
- There is no current Honda model that competes as a 450-cc sport quad.
- The company focuses on utility ATVs and the side-by-side (SxS) segment, rather than reviving a high-performance 450-class racer.
- Used-market examples of the TRX450R/TRX450ER may still exist, but new production has not resumed.
In summary, Honda’s official 450-cc sport quad program ended with the 2014 model year, and the current lineup centers on other ATV forms rather than a direct 450-class successor.
Summary
Honda’s 450-cc sport quad era began with the TRX450R in 2004 and concluded with the discontinuation of the TRX450R/TRX450ER by the 2014 model year. Since then, Honda has shifted away from 450-class sport quads, prioritizing utility ATVs and the growing side-by-side market. Today, there is no new Honda 450-cc sport quad in production, marking a clear end to that chapter in Honda’s ATV lineup.