Honda FourTrax Rancher ES Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda FourTrax Rancher ES motorcycle specifications include a 420 cc (25.63 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 248.1 kg (547 lb).

Key specifications

2012, 2014Model years
420 ccDisplacement
248.1 kgWet weight
823 mmSeat height
13.2 LFuel tank
1,250 mmWheelbase
165 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20122014
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
20149.9:1
Front brakes
2014Double disc. Hydraulic.
Gearbox
20145-speed
Wet weight
2014260.8 kg (575 lb)
Wheelbase
20141,267 mm (49.9 inches)
Front wheel travel
2014170 mm (6.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
201414.76 L (3.90 US gal)
Ground clearance
2014183 mm (7.2 inches)
Overall height
20141,173 mm (46.2 inches)
Overall length
20142,103 mm (82.8 inches)
Overall width
20141,204 mm (47.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2014170 mm (6.7 inches)
Seat height
2014856 mm (33.7 inches)
Starter
2014Electric

How the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES 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.

Displacement420 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 25% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 45th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight248.1 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 26% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 75th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height823 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 6% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 78th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity13.2 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th 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.

Displacement45th

420 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Honda models.

Wet weight75th

248.1 kg — heavier than about 75% of Honda models, or lighter than about 25%.

Seat height78th

823 mm — taller than about 78% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity49th

13.2 L — larger than about 49% 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 length2,055 mm
This bike

2,055

Honda avg

2,078

Close to average.

Overall width1,171 mm
This bike

1,171

Honda avg

827

42% above average.

Overall height1,146 mm
This bike

1,146

Honda avg

1,161

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,250 mm
This bike

1,250

Honda avg

1,431

13% below average.

Seat height823 mm
This bike

823

Honda avg

780

6% above average.

Ground clearance165 mm
This bike

165

Honda avg

184

10% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 420 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,250 mmSeat 823 mmClearance 165 mm
Automatic • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 24/8-12 front / 24/10-11 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 24/8-12
Rear tire size 24/10-11
Rear tire width 24 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 10%
Rear rim diameter 11 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category ATV

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 420 cc (25.63 cu in)
Bore × stroke 86.5 x 71.5 mm (3.4 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Keihin 34mm throttle-body fuel-injection system
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Full-transistorized type with electronic advance
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Wet 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 single shock
Front wheel travel 160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 160 mm (6.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 24/8-12
Rear tire 24/10-11

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 248.1 kg (547 lb)
Seat height 823 mm (32.4 inches)
Overall length 2,055 mm (80.9 inches)
Overall width 1,171 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall height 1,146 mm (45.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,250 mm (49.2 inches)
Ground clearance 165 mm (6.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.25 L (3.50 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.79 L (1.00 US gal)
Emission details Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards.

Other specifications

Color options Red, Olive
Factory warranty Transferable limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Price as new US$ 5299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Honda´s Electric Shift Program (ESP) technology. Turning Radius 8.9 feet. Model ID: TRX420TE.

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.