Kymco MXU500i DX vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco MXU500i DXstacks up against the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco MXU500i DXHonda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape
Model year20122011
Price$8,349
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower48 hp
Torque40 Nm
Weight305 kg
Seat height35 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Kymco MXU500i DX vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco MXU500i DX and the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU500i DX brings 48 hp in a 305 kg package, while the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape 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: