Polaris Scrambler 500 vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Scrambler 500stacks 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 | Polaris Scrambler 500 | Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2017 |
| Price | $6,399 | $8,499 |
| Engine | 498 cc | 499 cc |
| Weight | 254 kg | 313 kg |
| Seat height | 35 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 23/8-12 / 22/11-10 | 25/8-12 / 25/8-12 |
Polaris Scrambler 500 vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Scrambler 500 and the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Scrambler 500 brings its published horsepower in a 254 kg package, while the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS counters with its own power figure at 313 kg. On price, the Polaris Scrambler 500 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: