Polaris Sportsman 400 HO vs Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 400 HOstacks up against the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman 400 HO | Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Price | $5,699 | $8,099 |
| Engine | 455 cc | 475 cc |
| Weight | 312 kg | 286 kg |
| Seat height | 34 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 L | 3.9 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake). Sealed drum |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Polaris Sportsman 400 HO vs Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO and the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO brings its published horsepower in a 312 kg package, while the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS counters with its own power figure at 286 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 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: