Honda TRX500FA vs Can-Am Renegade 500 (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda TRX500FAstacks up against the Can-Am Renegade 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda TRX500FA | Can-Am Renegade 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Price | — | $8,249 |
| Engine | 499 cc | 500 cc |
| Weight | — | 279 kg |
| Seat height | 34 mm | 35 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | 5.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Double disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Honda TRX500FA vs Can-Am Renegade 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda TRX500FA and the Can-Am Renegade 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda TRX500FA brings its published horsepower, while the Can-Am Renegade 500 counters with its own power figure at 279 kg.
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: