2012 Honda Big Red
The Hardest Worker You'll Ever Hire.
Tough jobs need tough workers. And when it comes to MUVs, nothing’s tougher than Honda’s Big Red. Big Red works the best because it’s built the best. Proof? Just check out these features: Big Red offers a proven Honda engine, automotive-style Honda Automatic Transmission with hydraulic torque converter, and independent suspension on all four wheels. In addition, Honda sets the standards when it comes to rider safety, too. And there are plenty of other refinements too, like Big Red’s even better bench-style seat, generous cargo bed and towing capacity, and Maxxis Big Horn tires and much more. When you’ve got a tough job—or just rugged country to explore—you need an MUV that’s big on features: Honda’s Big Red.
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1,000 lb. Cargo Bed Capacity: MUVs are built to haul stuff, and Big Red is ready to get to work. First, we've increased the bed capacity to 1,000 pounds. And Big Red uses a steel tilt bed with a composite liner and a heavy-duty hydraulic assist that makes operation easy.
Adjustable Preload Rear Shocks: In addition to a fully independent rear suspension, the rear shocks now feature preload adjustability to better handle Big Red's increased load capabilities.
1,500 lb. Towing Capacity: Big Red has a heavy-duty two-inch receiver-style hitch and we've increased the towing capacity to 1,500 lbs.
Side Nets: Big Red's roll-up side nets (standard equipment) make cleaning and maintenance easier. But remember to attach them fully before you get going.
Seatbelts: You'd think all seatbelts are alike, but that's hardly the case. And once again, Big Red's attention to detail sets this MUV apart. We use automotive-style three-point belts with an Emergency Locking Retractor mechanism to help keep you and your passenger safe and secure.
Contoured Bench Seat: Big Red's 2-passenger contoured bench seat provides more room and allows easier entry and exit.
Doors with Double Latch Mechanism: Big Red's rugged, composite doors feature an automotive style double latching system securing you and your passengers in while keeping what nature throws at you out.
Honda Automatic Transmission: Quite simply, this is the best automatic transmission available in any MUV. Big claim? Sure, but check out these features: A stout, heavy-duty torque converter instead of a system of pulleys and belts, three hydraulic clutches, and positive engine braking.
675cc Liquid-Cooled Engine with Fuel Injection: Honda is famous for our engines, and we gave Big Red one of our best. It's a liquid-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder with tons of torque. Fuel injection means it starts right up, even on cold days or at high altitude, and also helps give you more range on a tankful of gas.
Occupant Protection Structure: We built Big Red's stout Occupant Protection Structure around the rider and passenger, and positioned the seats so you're well protected. Built out of sturdy, large diameter tubing, Big Red's Occupant Protection Structure includes such details as integrated handholds, recessed top tubes and a more spacious structure to enhance protection. In addition, Big Red's Occupant Protection Structure even meets OSHA's 1928.53 rollover protection standard.
Independent Double-Wishbone Front Suspension: Front independent double-wishbone suspension contributes to Big Red's all-day riding comfort.
Four-Wheel Disc Brakes: Naturally, we gave Big Red the best brakes in the business: hydraulic discs on all four wheels. A patented scraper system helps prevent debris buildup between caliper and rim, and best of all the balanced, automotive design features two separate braking circuits, which ensures front and rear braking even if one brake line is damaged.
Maxxis Big Horn Tires: Big Red wears specially designed 25 x 10-12 Maxxis Big Horn front and rear tires with increased sidewall strength and an aggressive tread pattern for excellent traction.
2012 Honda Big Red
Specifications
Engine
- Starting
- Electric
- Compression Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Engine
- 675cc liquid-cooled OHV single-cylinder four-stroke
- Bore x Stroke
- 102mm x 82.6mm
- Fuel Capacity
- 7.9 Gallons, including 1.5-gallon reserve
Transmission
- Induction
- Electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI), 40mm throttle body
- Ignition
- Full-transistorized type with electronic advance
- Clutch
- Automatic
- Transmission
- Automotive-style with hydraulic torque converter; three forward gears and Reverse; three drive modes: 2WD, 4WD, and 4WD with all-wheel differential lock
- Driveline
- Direct front and rear driveshafts
Chassis
- Suspension Front
- Independent double-wishbone; 5.9-inch travel
- Suspension Rear
- Independent double-wishbone; 7.1-inch travel with adjustable preload
- Brake Front
- 200mm hydraulic disc with 51.1mm caliper
- Brake Rear
- 200mm hydraulic disc with 30.3mm caliper
- Tires Front
- Maxxis Big Horn 25 x 10-12 bias
- Tires Rear
- Maxxis Big Horn 25 x 10-12 bias
- Turning Radius
- 13.8 feet
Dimensions
- Curb Weight
- 1,433 lbs. (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride)
- Maximum Capacity
- 1,690 lbs. (Includes weight of cargo, occupants, accessories, and trailer tongue load)
- GVWR
- 3,124 lbs. (maximum) Gross Vehicle Weight Recommended
- Length
- 114.7 inches
- Width
- 64.0 inches
- Height
- 76.9 inches
- Wheelbase
- 75.7 inches
- Bed Length
- (Inside) 33.0 inches
- Bed Width
- (Inside) 53.0 inches
- Bed Capacity
- 1,000 lbs.
- Towing Capacity
- 1,500 lbs.
- Ground Clearance
- 10.3 inches
General Information
- Model #
- MUV700
- Warranty
- One Year; Transferable limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan
- Other
- (Note) Recommended for Drivers 16 years of age and older. Honda recommends that all MUV drivers read the owner's manual thoroughly. Occupant protection structure now meets the requirements of OSHA 1928.53 Rollover Protection Standard
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