Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 287.1 kg (633 lb).

Key specifications

2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2016Model years
499 ccDisplacement
287.1 kgWet weight
861 mmSeat height
15.5 LFuel tank
1,285 mmWheelbase
191 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20092010201120142016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20142016Single disc. 0
Front tire
2010201625/8-12
Fuel system
20142016Carburettor. 36mm constant velocity carburetor
Rear tire
2014201625/8-12
Wet weight
20102011285.8 kg (630 lb)
20142016290.3 kg (640 lb)
Fuel capacity
2010201615.14 L (4.00 US gal)

How the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 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.

Wet weight287.1 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 45% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 88th 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 capacity15.5 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 15% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 61st percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement55th

499 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Honda models.

Wet weight88th

287.1 kg — heavier than about 88% of Honda models, or lighter than about 12%.

Seat height88th

861 mm — taller than about 88% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity61st

15.5 L — larger than about 61% 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.

Overall length2,108 mm
This bike

2,108

Honda avg

2,078

Close to average.

Overall width1,189 mm
This bike

1,189

Honda avg

827

44% above average.

Overall height1,179 mm
This bike

1,179

Honda avg

1,161

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,285 mm
This bike

1,285

Honda avg

1,431

10% below average.

Seat height861 mm
This bike

861

Honda avg

780

10% above average.

Ground clearance191 mm
This bike

191

Honda avg

184

4% above 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) • 25/10-12 front / 25/10-12 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 25/10-12
Rear tire size 25/10-12
Front tire width 25 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 10%
Front rim diameter 12 in
Rear tire width 25 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 10%
Rear rim diameter 12 in
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 carburator
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition CD with electronic advance
Starter Electric

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
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 25/10-12
Rear tire 25/10-12

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 287.1 kg (633 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 15.51 L (4.10 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Red, Olive, Black, Camo
Price as new US$ 7499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model ID: TRX500FA

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.