Segment: ATV/Quad
Production years: 2012, 2013
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The 2012 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon TRX500FA is an ATV which mixes “smart” and “strong”, and is capable of providing the rider with all the needed power and convenience for multiple scenarios. Fir for both work and play, this quad boasts on a rugged design which is made to endure the hardships usually associated with working in the wild. At the same time, it can be the best choice one has ever made for hunting, fishing, even casual rides on the forest trails or camping.
The electric shifting makes operation really easy, especially as the transmission is coupled to an automatic clutch for seamless power deployment. Selectable 2/4WD engages the front axle in instants so extra grip on tap is always available when the going gets tough. The 2012 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon TRX500FA also comes with heavy-duty towing capacity and can accommodate quite a lot of gear on the dual racks.
HONDA FourTrax Foreman Rubicon TRX500FA 2012-2013
HONDA FourTrax Foreman Rubicon TRX500FA 499
| 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 hydro-mechanical, continuously variable with electronic controls | 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: | 640 lbs OR 290 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 25 x 8-12 | Rear: | 25 x 10-12 |
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