2016 Honda Rubicon 500 4X4 Specs & Review


Identification
Model Type  Utility
BASE MSRP(US) $9,149.00
Warranty  12
Engine:
Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders  1
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Valve Configuration  OHV
Displacement (cc/ci)  475.3 / 28.99
Horsepower 33.5 HP
Carburetion Type PGM-FI (Fuel Injection)
Engine Oil Capacity (Draining) 3.6 liters (3.8 US qt)
Engine Oil Capacity (Disassembly) 4.4 liters (4.6 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) MU25: 25 x 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec) MU26: 25 x 10-12
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc Brake
Technical Specifications:  
Wheelbase (in/mm)  50.9 in / 1,292 mm
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  3.88 / 14.7
Seats:  
Seat Height (in/mm)  35.8 / 909
Number Of Seats  1
Drive Line:  
Driveline Type Selectable 2X4/4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes  2
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Measurements:
Overall Length 2,147 mm (84.5 in)
Overall Width 1,205 mm (47.4 in)
Overall Height 2,135 mm (48.6 in)
Wheelbase 1,292 mm (50.9 in)
Ground Clearance 239 mm (9.4 in)
Seat Height 909 mm (35.8 in)
Footpeg Height 377 mm (14.8 in)
Weights:
Curb Weight Range: 677 - 712 lbs
Maximum Weight Capacity 260 kg (573 lbs)
Suspension:
Frame Type Double Cradle
Front Suspension Type Double Wish Bone
Front Wheel Travel 185 mm (7.3 in)
Front Damper Double Tube
Rear Suspension Type Double Wishbone
Rear Wheel Travel 215 mm (8.5 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 MU25 (Maxxis)
Rear Tire Brand MU26 (Maxxis)
Brakes:
Front Brake Hydraulic Disc Brake
Rear Brake Hydraulic Disc Brake
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank Capacity (Full) 14.7 Liters (3.88 US Gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Reserve) 4.9 Liters (1.29 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 FM's: 115.7 lbs FA's: 137 lbs
Clutch:
Clutch System Centrifugal and 2 Multi-plate, Wet
Clutch Operating System Automatic
Transmission:
Transmission Type Constant Mesh, 5-speeds with Reverse
Primary Reduction 2.680 (67/25)
Final Reduction 3.231 (42/13)
Gear Ratios: 1st 3.058 (52/17)
2nd 2.157 (41/19)
3rd 1.588 (27/17)
4th 1.181 (26/22)
5th 0.848 (28/33)
Reverse 3.996 (45/16 x 27/19)
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