Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS vs Kymco MXU 500i (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 500i. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPSKymco MXU 500i
Model year20172013
Price$8,499$7,499
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower36 hp
Weight313 kg
Seat height34 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble 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 500i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS and the Kymco MXU 500i 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 500i counters with 36 hp. On price, the Kymco MXU 500i 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: