2005 Honda Rancher AT 500 4X4 Specs & Review


Identification
Model Type  Utility
BASE MSRP(US) $7,699.00
Warranty  12
Engine:
Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders  1
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Valve Configuration  OHV
Displacement (cc/ci)  499 / 30.40
Horsepower 27 HP
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Engine Oil Capacity (Draining) 4.4 liters (4.7 US qt)
Engine Oil Capacity (Disassembly) 5.2 liters (5.5 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) KT 181: 25 x 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec) KT 185: 25 x 10-12
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type  Mechanical Sealed Drum
Technical Specifications:  
Wheelbase (in/mm)  50.6 in / 1,286 mm
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.2 / 15.8
Seats:  
Seat Height (in/mm)  33.9 / 861
Number Of Seats  1
Drive Line:  
Driveline Type Selectable 2X4/4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes  2
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Measurements:
Overall Length 2,108 mm (83.0 in)
Overall Width 1,188 mm (46.8 in)
Overall Height 1,179 mm (46.4 in)
Wheelbase 1,286 mm (50.6 in)
Ground Clearance 190 mm (7.5 in)
Seat Height 861 mm (33.9 in)
Footpeg Height 340 mm (13.4 in)
Weights:
Dry Weight 612 lbs lbs
Curb Weight 632 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 KT 181
Rear Tire Brand KT 185
Brakes:
Front Brake Hydraulic Disc Brake
Rear Brake Mechanical Drum Brake
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank Capacity (Full) 15.8 Liters (4.2 US Gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Reserve) 3.3 Liters (0.9 US Gal)
Engine:
Cylinder Arrangement Single Cylinder, longitudinal
Bore and Stroke 92 x 75.0 mm (3.62 X 2.95 in)
Displacement 499 cc (30.4 cu-in)
Compression Ratio 9.2 : 1
Valve Train OHV
Cooling System Liquid Cooled
Engine Dry Weight 138.7 lbs
Clutch:
Clutch System Centrifugal, Wet
Transmission:
Transmission Type HONDAMATIC (automatic with sub-trans (constant-mesh)
Primary Reduction 1.045 (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. 0.93-3.47
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 D-N-R-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 FET Shorted, Triple Phase Full-Wave
Lighting System Battery