The Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4×4 motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 307.1 kg (677 lb).
Key specifications
2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023Model years
499 ccDisplacement
307.1 kgDry weight
861 mmSeat height
15.1 LFuel tank
1,285 mmWheelbase
191 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201520162018202020222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
2018202292.0 x 71.5 mm (3.6 x 2.8 inches)
202396.0 x 71.5 mm (3.8 x 2.8 inches)
Displacement
20202023518 cc (31.61 cu in)
Dry weight
2018313 kg (690 lb)
20202022317.5 kg (700 lb)
2023316.2 kg (697 lb)
Fuel system
20182022Injection. PGM-FI
2023Injection. PGM-FI, 36mm
Rear brakes
20162022Single disc
2023Double disc
Rear suspension
20162023Independent dual-arm
Wheelbase
202020221,295 mm (51.0 inches)
20231,293 mm (50.9 inches)
Clutch
2016Automatic DCT or manual transmission
Front wheel travel
20202023185 mm (7.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
2020202314.76 L (3.90 US gal)
Ground clearance
2020241 mm (9.5 inches)
20222023239 mm (9.4 inches)
Ignition
20182023Full transistorized ignition
Overall height
202020221,234 mm (48.6 inches)
20231,237 mm (48.7 inches)
Overall length
202020222,146 mm (84.5 inches)
20232,184 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall width
202020231,204 mm (47.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel
20162023215 mm (8.5 inches)
Seat height
20202022909 mm (35.8 inches)
2023925 mm (36.4 inches)
How the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4×4 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
Displacement499 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc
About 11% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 55th percentile across Honda models.
Seat height861 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm
About 10% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 88th percentile across Honda models.
Fuel capacity15.1 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L
About 12% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 60th percentile across Honda models.
This model Honda database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, four-stroke • 499 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,285 mmSeat 861 mmClearance 191 mm
Automatic • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 25/8-12 front / 25/8-12 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
25/8-12 |
| Rear tire size |
25/8-12 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.23:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
92.0 x 75 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches) |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. 36mm constant velocity carburetor |
| Fuel control |
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition |
CD with electronic advance |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
Automatic |
| Final drive |
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Automatic |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
Independent double-wishbone |
| Rear suspension |
Swingarm with dual shock absorbers |
| Front wheel travel |
170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
170 mm (6.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc. 0 |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire |
25/8-12 |
| Rear tire |
25/8-12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
307.1 kg (677 lb) |
| Seat height |
861 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,108 mm (83.0 inches) |
| Overall width |
1,189 mm (46.8 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,179 mm (46.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,285 mm (50.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
191 mm (7.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
15.14 L (4.00 US gal) |
| Reserve fuel capacity |
4.92 L (1.30 US gal) |
| Emission details |
Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) off-road emissions standards. |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Red, Olive |
| Factory warranty |
One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable. |
| Price as new |
US$ 7799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments |
Model ID: TRX500FM5F. Available with electronic power steering. |
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