Honda FourTrax Rancher ES vs Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 Automatic DCT EPS (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda FourTrax Rancher ESstacks up against the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 Automatic DCT EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FourTrax Rancher ESHonda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 Automatic DCT EPS
Model year20142014
Price$5,449$7,399
Engine420 cc420 cc
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires24/8-12 / 24/10-11 24/8-12 / 24/10-11

Honda FourTrax Rancher ES vs Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 Automatic DCT EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES and the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 Automatic DCT EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda FourTrax Rancher ES brings its published horsepower, while the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4 Automatic DCT EPS 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: