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6.23.2006
Honda announces development of the world's first Electric Power Steering (EPS) system for ATVs

Torrance, Calif. June 23, 2006

American Honda announced today that Honda R&D Japan has developed the world’s first Electric Power Steering (EPS) system for All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). This newly developed system monitors steering torque and vehicle speed to adjust the levels of steering assist and feel. When stopped or at low speeds, it requires light steering effort, and as speeds increase, the amount of assist is adjusted to provide the appropriate level of feedback. An ATV with this Honda exclusive technology is easier to maneuver through rough terrain, rocks, washes, and ruts while at the same time, reducing rider fatigue. Honda's first application of EPS on a production ATV is anticipated in the U.S. in the near future.
Sounds cool, but how much money extra will that cost.

http://powersports.honda.com/the_sto...ress_20110.asp
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Thats crazy. i can't really see the point but it is a cool idea.
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I guess it will help in thick mud turn easier.. or something.
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Yeah just what I want more electronics so when my fuel injectors get fucked up and put the machine at full throttle, the steering can lockup at the same time and put me into a tree at 50mph.

Sounds sweet to me. They need to stop worrying about turning ATV's into cars and put some RD into the motors and bring back clean burning 2-strokes.

Just think instead of R&Ding clean burning 2-strokes they bring us slow 4-strokes with power steering and Air conditioning. Whats next ATV's with fully enclosed chassis oh wait thats called a car.
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true that. it's like they are turning this bad ass sport into a rich prissy man's sport. they don't think people have balls anymore.
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Good point there, never thought that it might fuck up and lock lol.. That could do some damage. But you know, I think this is for the older folks that cant turn it, and dont go 50 mph.
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if it is for big giant utility quads than it might be ok..... it will just add more weight to an allready heavy machine.
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then again.... what if it dies on ya and your crusin at speed..... i know my mr2 (that had electro hydraulic power steering) was a bitch whore to steer if the car wasent running.
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Well then you go with out it lol.. Its not like quads are big transports you know.
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yeah, thats what i was gona say actualy, i can see where it would be good for old dudes with there big ass 4x4's.. I mean you figure, there heavy as a fuking car and when ther going slow its no exactly easy to turn.... I really cant see how they would ever put it on a sport quad, its just not practical and it woudl be pointless cause once you get your speed up the stearing is light enough... plus id add weight
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