The Honda TRX500FA motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 285.8 kg (630 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda TRX500FA 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 11% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 55th percentile across Honda models.
About 45% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 87th percentile across Honda models.
About 10% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 88th percentile across Honda models.
About 12% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 60th 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.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Honda models.
285.8 kg — heavier than about 87% of Honda models, or lighter than about 13%.
861 mm — taller than about 88% of Honda models.
15.1 L — larger than about 60% 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.
2,108
2,078
Close to average.
1,189
827
44% above average.
1,179
1,161
Close to average.
1,285
1,431
10% below average.
861
780
10% above average.
191
184
4% 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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.23:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
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) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| 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 | 25/8-12 |
| Rear tire | 25/10-12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 285.8 kg (630 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) |
|---|---|
| Emission details | CARB and EPA off-road emissions standards. |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, Olive, Natural Gear Camouflage |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 1 year. Transferable, unlimited mileage limited warranty |
| Comments | Electric Power Steering. 20-watt integrated carburetor heater for reliable cold-weather starting. 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.