Kymco MXU 500 RL vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco MXU 500 RLstacks up against the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kymco MXU 500 RL | Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Price | — | $8,499 |
| Engine | 498 cc | 499 cc |
| Horsepower | 24 hp | — |
| Weight | 300 kg | 313 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/8-12 |
Kymco MXU 500 RL vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kymco MXU 500 RL and the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU 500 RL brings 24 hp in a 300 kg package, while the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS counters with its own power figure at 313 kg.
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: