Polaris Sportsman 500 HO vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 500 HOstacks up against the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman 500 HO | Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Price | $5,999 | $8,499 |
| Engine | 498 cc | 499 cc |
| Weight | 316 kg | 313 kg |
| Seat height | 34 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/11-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/8-12 |
Polaris Sportsman 500 HO vs Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 500 HO and the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 500 HO brings its published horsepower in a 316 kg package, while the Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS counters with its own power figure at 313 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 500 HO 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: