Kymco MXU 500i LE vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco MXU 500i LEstacks up against the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kymco MXU 500i LE | Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Price | $8,299 | $8,349 |
| Engine | 499 cc | 499 cc |
| Horsepower | 48 hp | — |
| Torque | 40 Nm | — |
| Weight | 305 kg | — |
| Seat height | 35 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Kymco MXU 500i LE vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kymco MXU 500i LE and the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU 500i LE brings 48 hp in a 305 kg package, while the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape counters with its own power figure. On price, the Kymco MXU 500i LE has the lower MSRP.
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: