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2013 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500 EPS Utility ATV

Honda Foreman Rubicon 500 EPS Utility ATV Features & Benefits

There's a very good reason the FourTrax® Foreman® Rubicon™ has gained an iconic reputation for its off-road prowess: It has earned its cred the hard way, through years of real-world use. Its unique continuously variable Hondamatic automatic transmission with true engine braking has proven to be efficient, maintenance-free and extremely rugged. This automatic transmission can be set in different modes for maximum performance or maximum torque, as well as in Electric Shift Program (ESP®) mode that gives the rider push-button control. Add in a torque-sensitive front differential along with Honda's TraxLok® selectable 2WD/4WD system plus the option of Electric Power Steering (EPS), and it's easy to see why the Rubicon remains a favorite among riders who demand an especially capable ATV.

2012 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500 EPS GPScape ATV
2012 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500 EPS GPScape ATV
2013 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500 EPS Utility ATV

Honda Foreman Rubicon 500 EPS Utility ATV Specifications

Model: TRX500FA / TRX500FGA (with EPS and GPS)
Engine Type: 499cc liquid-cooled OHV dry-sump longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 92.0mm x 75.0mm
Induction: 36mm constant-velocity carburetor
Ignition: CD with electronic advance
Starter: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Clutch:  
Transmission: Fully automatic hydro-mechanical, continuously variable with electronic controls
Driveline: Direct front and rear driveshafts with TraxLok and Torque-Sensitive Front Differential
Suspension: Front: Independent double-wishbone; 6.7 inches travel
Rear: Swingarm with dual shock absorbers; 6.7 inches travel
Brakes: Front: 180mm front discs with single-piston calipers
Rear: Sealed mechanical drum
Tires: Front: 25 x 8-12
Rear: 25 x 10-12
Length: 83.0 inches
Width: 46.8 inches
Height: 46.4 inches
Seat Height: 33.9 inches
Ground Clearance: 7.5 inches
Wheelbase: 50.6 inches
Turning Radius: 10.8 feet
Towing capacity: 850 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 4.0 gallons, including  0.7-gallon reserve
Colors Red, Olive, Natural Gear Camouflage
Curb Weight*: 630 pounds (TRX500FA) / 648 pounds (TRX500FGA)

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel--ready to ride.
Meets current CARB and EPA off-road emissions standards.
Recommended for riders 16 years of age and older.
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