Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS vs Kymco MXU 500 (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPSstacks up against the Kymco MXU 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPSKymco MXU 500
Model year20172013
Price$8,499$5,699
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower18 hp
Weight313 kg306 kg
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/8-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS vs Kymco MXU 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS and the Kymco MXU 500 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 Kymco MXU 500 counters with 18 hp at 306 kg. On price, the Kymco MXU 500 has the lower MSRP.

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: