The Honda TRX500 Foreman motorcycle specifications include a 475 cc (28.98 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 176 kg (388 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda TRX500 Foreman 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.
About 16% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 51st percentile across Honda models.
About 11% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 40th percentile across Honda models.
About 17% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Honda models.
About 9% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
475 cc — larger displacement than about 51% of Honda models.
176 kg — heavier than about 40% of Honda models, or lighter than about 60%.
911 mm — taller than about 93% of Honda models.
14.7 L — larger than about 58% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,147
2,078
3% above average.
1,205
827
46% above average.
1,237
1,161
7% above average.
1,292
1,431
10% below average.
911
780
17% above average.
241
184
31% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 25/8-12 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 25/10-12 |
| Rear tire width | 25 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 10% |
| Rear rim diameter | 12 in |
Model information
| Year released | 2016 |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 475 cc (28.98 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-Fi 36mm throttle-body fuel injection system |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Full-transistorized with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dual clutch option |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Independent double-wishbone, preload adjustable |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent double-wishbone, preload adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 25/8-12 |
| Rear tire | 25/10-12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 176 kg (388 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 911 mm (35.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,147 mm (84.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,205 mm (47.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,237 mm (48.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,292 mm (50.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 241 mm (9.5 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Steel cargo rack front and rear |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.70 L (3.88 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.90 L (1.29 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, Green |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable. |
| Comments | Model ID: TRX500FA6. Various options inluding power steering. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.