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When you've got a strong, hard-working and reliable FourTrax® Foreman® 4x4, what could possible make it better? How about the addition of Honda's handy Electric Shift Program (ESP) and the ease of Honda’s Electric Power Steering (EPS)

UNIQUE FEATURES
  • All new liquidcooled 475cc singlecylinder OHV fourstroke engine with a higher compression ratio delivers plenty of hardworking power
  • New fuel injection system features a 36mm throttle body and provides instant throttle response, consistent performance at high altitude, and hassle-free cold weather starting
  • All new rear suspension system combines a new steel swingarm design with a single high quality shock absorber to produce 175,26mm of supple, well controlled travel
  • New, larger 196mm dual front hydraulic disc brakes
  • New body styling with a tough, rugged and more aggressive look featuring large oversized fenders front and rear for exceptional mud and splash protection

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
  • Liquid cooled 475cc single cylinder OHV four stroke engine is longitudinally mounted in the frame allowing direct driveshaft alignment to front and rear wheels for improved drivetrain efficiency
  • Muffler is constructed of stainless steel
  • Super heavy duty automatic clutch for excellent drivability and towing capacity
  • Rugged five speed transmission with Reverse
  • Powerful 416watt AC generator
  • New prefilled GYZ16H 16Ah battery

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
  • Rugged frame and suspension provide an exceptional 190 mm of ground clearance
  • Independent double wishbone front suspension uses new, high quality shock absorbers to provide 170,18mm of supple travel while a new steel swing arm design produces 175,26mm of rear wheel travel
  • Rugged, large diameter Maxxis 25 x 812 front, 25 x 1012 rear tires provide added ground clearance while maintaining precise handling
  • Large 196mm dual front hydraulic disc brakes and sealed 180mm mechanical rear drum
  • Dual front disc brake calipers feature a patented built in scraper system to remove mud and snow from inside the front wheel to help prevent buildup between caliper and rim to ensure consistent braking performance
  • Brake pads feature thick, long-wear material with improved mud durability, feel and control. Pads have an internal scraper that gives audible warning when pad life is low

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
  • Revolutionary Electric Power Steering (EPS) available on the TRX500FPM/FPE models
  • TraxLok® selectable 2WD/4WD system
  • Large cargo racks front and rear allow payloads of 29,9 and 60,3 kilograms, respectively and feature an improved design for easier lashing of cargo
  • Heavy-duty trailer hitch with towing capacity of 385.5kg
  • Unique, rear opening storage compartment allows access when rack is loaded
  • Waterproof accessory socket provides 12volt, 10amp power with a built-in fuse
  • Water-resistant left side glove box compartment
  • Triple headlight system with single 45watt upper light and dual 30watt lower lights with multi reflector lenses for optimal light distribution plus an LED brake light/taillight
  • ¬ Uniquely designed floorboards allow the rider’s feet to grip the footrests while keeping mud and debris away
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ENGINE
DISPLACEMENT475cc
TYPELiquid-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
BORE & STROKE92.0 x 71.5mm
CARBURETION36mm constant-velocity
IGNITIONFull-transistorized type with electronic advance
STARTERElectric with optional auxiliary recoil
CLUTCHAutomatic
TRANSMISSIONESP 5-speed with reverse
DRIVEDirect front and rear driveshafts with TraxLok and torque-sensitive front differential

FRAME
DIMENSIONS (LxWxH)2127 x 1205 x 1197mm
WHEELBASE1,281mm
SEAT HEIGHT881mm
GROUND CLEARANCE194mm
TURNING RADIUS3.2m
FUEL CAPACITY15 litres (including 4.6 litre reserve)
KERB WEIGHT294 kg (TRX500FM) / 291 kg (TRX500FPM)
MAX WEIGHT CAPACITY220kg
AC GENERATOR WATTS326w

TYRES
FRONT25 x 8-12 inch
REAR25 x 10-12 inch

SUSPENSION
FRONTindependent double-wishbone; 170mm of travel
REARSwingarm with single shock; 175mm of travel

BRAKES
FRONTDual hyraulic 196mm discs
REARSealed 180mm merchanical drum

WARRANTY
WARRANTY PERIOD12 month transferable
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