Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 EPS vs Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 EPSstacks up against the Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 EPSYamaha Kodiak 450 EPS
Model year20142022
Price$6,899$7,599
Engine420 cc421 cc
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Sealed multidisc
Tires24/8-12 / 24/10-11 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 EPS vs Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 EPS and the Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 EPS brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 EPS 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: