Honda TRX500 Foreman vs KTM 505 SX (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda TRX500 Foremanstacks up against the KTM 505 SX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda TRX500 ForemanKTM 505 SX
Model year20162013
Price
Engine475 cc478 cc
Seat height36 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Honda TRX500 Foreman vs KTM 505 SX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda TRX500 Foreman and the KTM 505 SX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda TRX500 Foreman brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 505 SX 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: