2001 Honda Rubicon 500 4X4 Specs & Review
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Specs & Reviews
Torque
Specs
| Identification |
| Model Type |
Utility |
| BASE MSRP(US) |
$6,999.00 |
| Warranty |
12 |
| Engine: |
| Engine Type |
Single-Cylinder |
| Cylinders |
1 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Valve Configuration |
OHV |
| Displacement (cc/ci) |
498.5 / 30.41 |
| Horsepower |
27 HP |
| Carburetion Type |
Carburetor |
| Engine Oil Capacity (Draining) |
4.7 liters (5.0 US qt) |
| Engine Oil Capacity (Disassembly) |
5.5 liters (5.8 US qt) |
| Recommended Oil |
Pro Honda GN4 or HP4 4-stroke oil : 10W-40 |
| Transmission: |
| Transmission Type |
Continuously Variable (CVT) |
| Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Shaft |
| Reverse |
Yes |
| Wheels & Tires: |
| Front Tire (Full Spec) |
Dirt Hooks 15: 25 x 8-12 |
| Rear Tire (Full Spec) |
Dirt Hooks 14: 25 x 10-12 |
| Brakes: |
| Front Brake Type |
Dual Hydraulic Drum |
| Rear Brake Type |
Mechanical Sealed Drum |
| Technical Specifications: |
| Wheelbase (in/mm) |
50.7 in / 1,287 mm |
| Fuel Capacity (gal/l) |
3.7 / 14 |
| Seats: |
| Seat Height (in/mm) |
33.9 / 862 |
| Number Of Seats |
1 |
| Drive Line: |
| Driveline Type |
Selectable 2X4/4X4 |
| Number Of Driveline Modes |
2 |
| Lights: |
| Halogen Headlight (s) |
Standard |
| Measurements: |
| Overall Length |
2,072 mm (81.6 in) |
| Overall Width |
1,184 mm (46.6 in) |
| Overall Height |
1,194 mm (47.0 in) |
| Wheelbase |
1,287 mm (50.7 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Seat Height |
862 mm (33.9 in) |
| Footpeg Height |
337 mm (13.3 in) |
| Weights: |
| Dry Weight |
602 lbs lbs |
| Curb Weight |
628 lbs |
| Maximum Weight Capacity |
220 kg (485 lbs) |
| Suspension: |
| Frame Type |
Double Cradle |
| Front Suspension Type |
Double Wish Bone |
| Front Wheel Travel |
170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Front Damper |
Double Tube |
| Rear Suspension Type |
Swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel |
170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Rear Damper |
Double Tube |
| Tires and Rims: |
| Front Tire Size |
AT 25 X 8-12 |
| Rear Tire Size |
AT 25 X 10-12 |
| Front Rim Size |
12 X 6.0 AT |
| Rear Rim Size |
12 X 7.5 AT |
| Front Tire Brand |
Dirt Hooks 15 |
| Rear Tire Brand |
Dirt Hooks 14 |
| Brakes: |
| Front Brake |
Hydraulic Drum Brake (Dual Leading) |
| Rear Brake |
Mechanical Drum Brake |
| Fuel Tank: |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Full) |
14.0 Liters (3.7 US Gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Reserve) |
3.8 Liters (1.0 US Gal) |
| Engine: |
| Cylinder Arrangement |
Single Cylinder, longitudinal |
| Bore and Stroke |
92 x 75.0 mm (3.6 X 3.0 in) |
| Displacement |
498.5 cc (30.41 cu-in) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.2 : 1 |
| Valve Train |
OHV |
| Cooling System |
Air Cooled |
| Engine Dry Weight |
139.3 lbs |
| Clutch: |
| Clutch System |
Centrifugal, Wet |
| Transmission: |
| Transmission Type |
HONDAMATIC (automatic with sub-trans (constant-mesh) |
| Primary Reduction |
2.188 (70/67) |
| Secondary Reduction |
2.000 (40/20) |
| Final Reduction: Front |
3.231 (42/13) |
| Final Reduction: Rear |
3.154 (41/13) |
| Automatic Transmission Ratio Low-O.D. |
0.84-3.13 |
| Sub-Transmission Gear Ratio: Drive |
1.583 (38/24) |
| Sub-Transmission Gear Ratio: Low |
2.500 (45/18) |
| Sub-Transmission Gear Ratio: Reverse |
3.222 (29/18 x 28/14) |
| Gearshift Pattern |
R-N-D-L |
|
D: 3-Mode; Automatic and Manual ESP: 5 Speeds |
|
L: 2-Mode; Automatic and Manual ESP: 5 Speeds |
|
R: 1-Mode (Fixed Low Ratio) |
| Electrical: |
| Ignition System |
DC-CDI |
| Starting System |
Electric Starter Motor and Recoil Starter |
| Charging System |
Triple Phase Output Alternator |
| Regulator / Rectifier |
SCR Shorted, Triple Phase Full-Wave |
| Lighting System |
Battery |
