Across the 2012 and 2014 model years, the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 547 lb (248.1 kg) to 575 lb (260.8 kg).
Honda FourTrax Rancher ES weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES is lighter than about 56.5% of 31 Honda ATVs with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda FourTrax Rancher ES weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 547 lb (248.1 kg) to 575 lb (260.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 420 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 US gal (13.25 L) to 3.9 US gal (14.76 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) to 24.2 lb (11 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.73 cc / lb to 0.77 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 130.2 lb / 100 cc to 136.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% to 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda FourTrax Rancher ES weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 547 lb (248.1 kg) to 575 lb (260.8 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES heavy compared with other Honda ATVs?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 44th percentile among 31 compatible Honda ATVs.
Does the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.5 US gal (13.25 L) to 3.9 US gal (14.76 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) to 24.2 lb (11 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 741 lb (336.1 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.73 cc per lb to 0.77 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 21.1 lb (9.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda ATV weight used on this page.
Will the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.