Smart Drive^® Speed Control

The Smart Drive variable speed control allows you to easily adjust your speed while comfortably resting your hands on the handlebars. Featured on the HRR216K5VKA, HRR216K5VXA, and HRX217K2VKA, Smart Drive offers speeds of up to 3.8 mph. Watch the video!

• Easy and comfortable to use

  Smart Drive uses an ergonomically shaped paddle lever designed to be used by either hand. Simply place your hands on the convenient, adjustable control and rotate it to match your mowing conditions.

  Smart Drive is designed to be used with your palms or thumbs, whichever is comfortable. It's so easy to rotate that you can do it with just one hand.

• Instantly adjust speed as needed

  You can immediately change speeds just by turning the Smart Drive control. The design is very intuitive and easy to control.

• No need to push or pull

  Other mowers require you to push the handlebars or pull a lever, and don't allow you to change hands or positions. With Smart Drive, there's no need to push. And you can switch hands, or even use just one hand if you like.

• Customized fit

  You can easily adjust the Smart Drive control starting position up or down to fit your own individual preferences. With 5 different settings, the Smart Drive control is easy and comfortable to use.

  

  Cone clutch transmission interior

• Durable cone clutch technology

  Honda engineers designed Smart Drive using a heavy-duty cone clutch transmission. Smart Drive utilizes proven technology, designed and built to Honda's exacting standards of quality and durability for many hours of trouble-free operation and very precise speed control.

  The transmission is a sealed unit protected from the harsh conditions mowing presents. The cone clutch system offers superior performance and durability over the typical "slipping belt" drive system many competitors offer.

• Exclusive Honda design

  The Smart Drive control and cone clutch transmission were developed by Honda engineers in conjunction with an ergonomic specialist. Smart Drive is available exclusively from Honda.