Segment: ATV/Quad
Production years: 2008, 2009
A half-liter ATV loaded with a powerful, bulletproof engine, a sealed automatic transmission, electric power steering, adjustable suspension and integrated GPS navigation? Yes, there are such machines, and the 2008 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape EPS TRX500FPA is one of them. The easy-to-use throttle-and-go operation is enhanced by the selectable 2WD/4WD drive modes and the true engine braking helps descending steep gradients.
Add in dependable hydraulic disc brakes and massive towing/ racking capacity, and you'll understand why so many riders who deal with unwelcoming terrain or wildlife have chosen the 3008 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape EPS TRX500FPA .
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled OHV dry-sump longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke | Displacement: | 499 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.6x3.0 in OR 91 mm | Compression Ratio: | - | Horsepower: | 0/0 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/0 lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 36mm constant-velocity carburetor |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | Fully automatic hydromechanical | Clutch: | Automatic | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Direct front and rear driveshafts with TraxLok and torque-sensitive front differential |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | Independent double-wishbone; 6.7 inches travel | Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with dual shock absorbers; 6.7 inches travel | Front Brake: | 180mm front discs with single-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | Sealed mechanical drum |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 83 in OR 2108 mm | Overall Width: | 46.8 in OR 1189 mm | Seat Height: | 33.9 in OR 861 mm | Wheelbase: | 50.6 in OR 1285 mm | Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in OR 191 mm | Weight: | 648 lbs OR 294 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 25 x 8-12 | Rear: | 25 x 10-12 |
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