Starter Motor – Honda TRX250 Recon / TRX250EX Sportrax / TRX250X – Replaces 31200-HM8-003 – 1997–2022
Starter Motor – Honda TRX250 Recon / TRX250EX Sportrax / TRX250X – Replaces 31200-HM8-003 – 1997–2022 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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This starter motor is a direct replacement for the Honda TRX250 range, covering the Recon, Sportrax EX, and TRX250X variants from 1997 to 2022. It restores reliable engine starting to standard specification with no modification required, superseding previous references SMU0027 and SMU0222.
Manufactured from premium materials for consistent performance and long service life, this starter replaces Honda OEM references 31200-HM8-003 and 31200-HM8-A41 and Mitsuba reference SM13475, making it a dependable aftermarket solution for servicing this extensive and long-running Honda TRX250 range.
Fitment
| Model | Engine | Year Range |
|---|---|---|
| Honda TRX250 Recon (TRX250TE / TM) | 229cc | 1997–2007 |
| Honda TRX250EX Sportrax | 229cc | 2001–2008 |
| Honda TRX250X | 229cc | 2009–2020 |
Key Features
- Direct replacement starter motor for the Honda TRX250 Recon, Sportrax EX, and TRX250X
- Replaces Honda OEM references 31200-HM8-003 and 31200-HM8-A41
- Replaces Mitsuba reference SM13475
- 229cc engine application across all variants
- Spans 1997 to 2022 model years
- Supersedes previous references SMU0027 and SMU0222
- Manufactured from premium materials for long service life
- No modification required — like-for-like fitment
OEM Cross-Reference
| OEM Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 31200-HM8-003 | Honda |
| 31200-HM8-A41 | Honda |
| SM13475 | Mitsuba |
| SMU0027 | Arrowhead |
| SMU0222 | Arrowhead |
| STH0027 | Hi Level |
| 18336 | Lester |
| 91-26-2027 | Wilson |
| 2-2178-MT | WAI |
| 242-06105 | Dixie |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Component | Starter Motor |
| Application | Honda TRX250 Recon / TRX250EX Sportrax / TRX250X |
| Engine | 229cc |
| Year Range | 1997–2022 |
| Supersedes | SMU0027 / SMU0222 |
| Condition | New |
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