2008
Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES ATV
w/ Electric Power Steering
Honda's revolutionary
Electric Power Steering (EPS) debuted
last year to rave reviews in the
FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES and now
EPS is also available with the popular
manual-shift FourTrax Foreman 4x4.
New White color joins Red, Olive
and NaturalGear™ Camouflage.
Dual front
disc-brake calipers feature
a patented built-in scraper
system to remove mud and
snow from inside the front
wheel. This helps to prevent
buildup of debris between
caliper and rim and ensures
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.
Standard-equipment
oil cooler.
Honda
Foreman ES EPS ATV Engine/Drivetrain
Advanced design
Longitudinally Mounted Engine
(see Technology Section)
Powerful four-stroke
475cc OHV air-cooled longitudinally
mounted engine allows direct driveshaft
alignment to both front and rear
wheels for improved drivetrain
efficiency.
The overhead-valve
arrangement features angled valves
in a hemispherical combustion
chamber for straighter intake
and exhaust flow for improved
engine performance.
Rubber-cushion
engine mounting and gear-driven
counterbalancer reduce vibration.
Snorkel-type
air-intake system is specially
designed to resist water intrusion.
Integral electric
carburetor heater system improves
driveability and ensures smooth
operation in cold conditions.
Closed crankcase
vent system safeguards against
engine oil contamination.
USDA-qualified
spark arrester/muffler is constructed
of stainless steel.
TraxLok®
selectable 2WD/4WD system (see
Technology Section)
Revolutionary
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
(see Technology Section)
Super-heavy-duty
automatic clutch for excellent
driveability and towing capacity.
Convenient five-speed
transmission with Reverse.
Maintenance-free
shaft drive with torque-sensing
front differential routes power
directly from the longitudinally
mounted engine without inefficient
directional changes.
Convenient electric
starter with auxiliary recoil
starter features an automatic
internal decompression system.
Wet-sump engine
carries a large 3.2-quart capacity.
CD ignition with
electronic advance for excellent
performance and reliability.
Reusable, foam
air filter
Honda
Foreman ES EPS ATV Chassis/Suspension
Rugged frame
and suspension provide an exceptional
7.5 inches of ground clearance.
Independent double-wishbone
front suspension uses KYB shock
absorbers to give 6.7 inches of
travel.
Steel swingarm
and dual KYB rear shock absorbers
give 6.7 inches of travel.
Rugged, large-diameter
25x8-12 front, 25x10-12 rear tires
provide added ground clearance
while maintaining precise handling.
Dual 180mm front
hydraulic disc brakes combine
with sealed 180mm mechanical rear
drum for excellent stopping capabilities.
Additional
Features
Engine design
produces low emissions and meets
EPA and California Air Resources
Board (CARB) off-road emissions
standards.
Water-resistant
left-side glove-box compartment.
Large cargo racks
front and rear allow payloads
of 66 and 133 pounds, respectively.
Heavy-duty trailer
hitch with towing capacity of
850 pounds.
Unique rear-opening
storage compartment allows access
when rack is loaded.
Triple headlight
system with single 45-watt upper
light and dual 30-watt lower lights
with multi-reflector lenses for
optimal light distribution plus
a 21-watt stop- and taillight.
Multi-function
LCD digital meter is compact,
tough and waterproof, featuring
large readouts for fuel gauge,
gear position, speedometer, odometer,
tripmeter, hourmeter/clock and
oil-change reminder. Meter housing
includes lights for Reverse, Neutral,
oil temperature and front differential
indicator.
Waterproof accessory
socket provides 12-volt, 10-amp
power with a built-in temperature-type
fuse.
Uniquely designed
floorboards allow the rider's
feet to grip the footrests while
helping to keep mud and debris
away.
Standard over-fenders
give excellent mud protection.
Thickly padded
seat provides all-day comfort.
Large mud flaps
keep dirt and debris off of the
rider.
Two-piece boot
guards help prevent damage to
CV-joint boots.
Maintenance-free
battery.
Durable, comfortable,
easy-to-use controls.
Keyed ignition
switch for added security.
Triple skidplates.
Easy-to-use parking
brake.
Top-mounted choke
lever for simple operation.
Handlebar switches,
controls and warning labels use
easy-to-understand graphic symbols.
Standard equipment
includes a tire-pressure gauge.
Assembled in
Timmonsville, South Carolina.
Transferable
one-year limited warranty; extended
coverage available with a Honda
Protection Plan.
