Honda TRX500FM2 vs Honda TRX500FM1 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda TRX500FM2stacks up against the Honda TRX500FM1. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda TRX500FM2Honda TRX500FM1
Model year20162016
Price
Engine475 cc475 cc
Seat height36 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). Sealed
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Honda TRX500FM2 vs Honda TRX500FM1 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda TRX500FM2 and the Honda TRX500FM1 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda TRX500FM2 brings its published horsepower, while the Honda TRX500FM1 counters with its own power figure.

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: