Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 vs Honda FourTrax Rancher ES (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4stacks up against the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FourTrax Rancher 4x4Honda FourTrax Rancher ES
Model year20172014
Price$6,299$5,449
Engine420 cc420 cc
Weight276 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Seaked drumExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires24/8-12 / 24/10-11 24/8-12 / 24/10-11

Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 vs Honda FourTrax Rancher ES — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 and the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 brings its published horsepower in a 276 kg package, while the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES 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: