Baltmotors Vanguard vs Honda FourTrax Recon ES (2021)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Baltmotors Vanguardstacks up against the Honda FourTrax Recon ES. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Baltmotors Vanguard | Honda FourTrax Recon ES |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 | 2014 |
| Price | — | $4,199 |
| Engine | 203 cc | 229 cc |
| Horsepower | 8 hp | — |
| Torque | 9 Nm | — |
| Weight | 125 kg | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | 2.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 25/10-12 / 25/10-12 | 22/7-11 / 22/10-9 |
Baltmotors Vanguard vs Honda FourTrax Recon ES — which should you buy?
Picking between the Baltmotors Vanguard and the Honda FourTrax Recon ES usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Baltmotors Vanguard brings 8 hp in a 125 kg package, while the Honda FourTrax Recon ES counters with its own power figure.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike:

