Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS vs Honda TRX500FPA (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPSstacks up against the Honda TRX500FPA. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPSHonda TRX500FPA
Model year20172016
Price$8,499
Engine499 cc499 cc
Weight313 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires25/8-12 / 25/8-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS vs Honda TRX500FPA — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS and the Honda TRX500FPA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS brings its published horsepower in a 313 kg package, while the Honda TRX500FPA counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: