Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS vs Honda TRX500FA6 (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPSstacks up against the Honda TRX500FA6. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPSHonda TRX500FA6
Model year20172016
Price$8,099
Engine475 cc475 cc
Weight286 kg
Seat height34 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. HydraulicDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Sealed drumSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS vs Honda TRX500FA6 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS and the Honda TRX500FA6 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 ES EPS brings its published horsepower in a 286 kg package, while the Honda TRX500FA6 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: