2012 Honda Foreman 500 ES/4X4 Specs & Review
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Specs & Reviews
Torque
Specs
| Identification |
| Model Type |
Utility |
| BASE MSRP(US) |
$6,899.00 |
| Warranty |
12 |
| Engine: |
| Engine Type |
Single-Cylinder |
| Cylinders |
1 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Valve Configuration |
OHV |
| Displacement (cc/ci) |
475.3 / 28.99 |
| Horsepower |
28 HP |
| Carburetion Type |
Carburetor |
| Engine Oil Capacity (Draining) |
2.4 liters (2.5 US qt) |
| Engine Oil Capacity (Disassembly) |
3.0 liters (3.2 US qt) |
| Recommended Oil |
Pro Honda GN4 or HP4 4-stroke oil : 10W-40 |
| Transmission: |
| Transmission Type |
Manual / Automatic |
| 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) |
50.9 in / 1,292 mm |
| Fuel Capacity (gal/l) |
4.2 / 15.8 |
| Seats: |
| Seat Height (in/mm) |
33.9 / 860 |
| Number Of Seats |
1 |
| Drive Line: |
| Driveline Type |
Selectable 2X4/4X4 |
| Number Of Driveline Modes |
2 |
| Lights: |
| Halogen Headlight (s) |
Standard |
| Measurements: |
| Overall Length |
2,127 mm (83.7 in) |
| Overall Width |
1,205 mm (47.4 in) |
| Overall Height |
1,197 mm (47.1 in) |
| Wheelbase |
1,281 mm (50.4 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
194 mm (7.6 in) |
| Seat Height |
881 mm (34.7 in) |
| Footpeg Height |
FM/FPM: 365 mm FE/FPE: 355mm |
| Weights: |
| Curb Weight |
FM: 626 lbs FE: 628 lbs FPM: 642 FPE: 644 lbs |
| Maximum Weight Capacity |
220 kg (485 lbs) |
| Suspension: |
| Frame Type |
Double Cradle |
| Front Suspension Type |
Double Wish Bone |
| Front Wheel Travel |
171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Front Damper |
Double Tube |
| Rear Suspension Type |
Swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel |
174 mm (6.9 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 |
M 975 (Maxxis) |
| Rear Tire Brand |
M 978 (Maxxis) |
| Brakes: |
| Front Brake |
Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Rear Brake |
Mechanical Drum Brake |
| Fuel Tank: |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Full) |
15.0 Liters (3.96 US Gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Reserve) |
4.6 Liters (1.22 US Gal) |
| Engine: |
| Cylinder Arrangement |
Single Cylinder, longitudinal |
| Bore and Stroke |
92 x 71.5 mm (3.62 X 2.81 in) |
| Displacement |
475.3 cc (28.99 cu-in) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5 : 1 |
| Valve Train |
OHV |
| Cooling System |
Liquid Cooled |
| Engine Dry Weight |
121.7 lbs |
| Clutch: |
| Clutch System |
Centrifugal and Multi-plate, Wet |
| Clutch Operating System |
Automatic |
| Transmission: |
| Transmission Type |
Constant Mesh, 5-speeds with Reverse |
| Primary Reduction |
2.103 (61/29) |
| Final Reduction |
3.231 (42/13) |
| Gear Ratios: 1st |
4.231 (55/13) |
| 2nd |
2.389 (43/18) |
| 3rd |
1.609 (37/23) |
| 4th |
1.179 (33/28) |
| 5th |
0.848 (28/33) |
| Reverse |
5.743 (48/13 x 28/18) |
| Gearshift Pattern |
R-N-1-2-3-4-5 |
| Electrical: |
| Ignition System |
Full Transistorized Ignition |
| 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 |
