HONDA FOREMAN 500, 500ES & ES-EPS:
Swingarm rear suspension gives the
Foreman a stable platform for towing
up to 1,322 pounds or carrying up
to 199 pounds of cargo on its racks.
Updated styling and EFI make it look
and perform better on the trail as well.
Push-button shifting on ES models lets
you squeeze the most out of every gear
or let the ESP do the shifting for you,
like a CVT. EPS is an extra $700.
Motor type........... 475cc, air-cooled, 2-valve, pushrod
Transmission........... Single-range 5-speed, auto clutch
Drive system......................... 2WD, limited slip 4WD
Front suspension/travel ................ Double A-arms/7.3”
Rear suspension/travel........................ Swingarm/7.3”
Brakes: f/r .............................................. Discs/drum
Fuel capacity ................................................ 4.0 gal.
Towing capacity ..........................................1,322 lb.
Rack capacity: f/r................................. 66 lb./133 lb.
Length/width/height........................... 82. 8”/47.4”/48”
Tire sizes: f/r...............................25x8-12/25x10-12
Claimed wet weight........................................630 lb.
Colors ............Olive, red, black, Honda Phantom Camo
Retail price ........ $7,099; ES $7,349; Camo, $7,799;
EPS $7,799–$8,049
HONDA
RUBICON 500 DCT, EPS & EPS DELUXE:
New, the Rubicon Dual-Clutch
Transmission (DCT) gets the Rancher’s
DCT for faster shifts, plus it gets Drive
and Low ranges. The DCT gets the
same frame, suspension, styling and
EFI updates as the original Rubicon
for ’ 15. EPS reduces fatigue and fights
bump-steer for an extra $700, and the
Deluxe Edition gets all-black livery with
red A-arms and shock springs and
two-tone wheels.
Motor type.....475cc air-cooled, 2-valve, pushrod OHV
Transmission .............. Auto dual-clutch 5-speed w/rev.
Drive system......................... 2WD, limited-slip 4WD
Front suspension/travel ................Double A-arms/7.3”
Rear suspension/travel......................Dual A-arm/8.5”
Brakes: f/r .............................................. Discs/drum
Fuel capacity ................................................ 4.0 gal.
Towing capacity ..........................................1,322 lb.
Rack capacity: f/r.................................... 66 /133 lb.
Length/width/height........................ 83. 7”/47.4”/47.1”
Tire sizes: f/r............................... 25x8-12/25x10-12
Claimed wet weight........................................626 lb.
Colors .Olive, red, Honda Phantom Camo, Deluxe Black
Retail price .................$8,449; EPS $9,149–$9,599;
Deluxe $9,599
HONDA
RUBICON 500, EPS & EPS DELUXE:
For 2015, the Rubicon gets an
extreme makeover with new frame and
suspension, higher handlebars and
thicker seat, and 12 percent better
fuel economy via revised EFI, all at a
$200 price reduction. It generates more
electrical power for accessories, and
EPS fights terrain kickback for $700
more. New Deluxe models have white
plastic, red A-arms and shock springs,
and two-tone aluminum rims.
Motor type. 475cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve, pushrod OHV
Transmission......... Hydro-mechanical CVT, thumb-shift
5-speed
Drive system......................... 2WD, limited slip 4WD
Front suspension/travel ................ Double A-arms/7.3”
Rear suspension/travel .................. Double A-arm/8.5”
Brakes: f/r .............................................. Discs/drum
Fuel capacity ................................................ 4.0 gal.
Towing capacity ..........................................1,322 lb.
Rack capacity: f/r......................................66/133 lb.
Length/width/height ........................ 84.”5/47.4”/48.6”
Tire sizes: f/r...............................25x8-12/25x10-12
Claimed wet weight............................677 lb./648 lb.
Colors Olive, red, Honda Phantom Camo, Deluxe White
Retail price .......$7,799; EPS $8,499; Deluxe $8,949
CAN-AM
RENEGADE 500:
The Renegade 500 has two 82mm
pistons, a 47mm stroke, and a 46mm
EFI throttle body feeding four valves
and Siemens VDO injectors. Where the
base 800R and 1000 come with Fox
HPG shocks, the 500 has coil-over
shocks, but it does get the 25-inch ITP
Holeshot tires on trick, blacked-out,
center-less aluminum rims. Front and
rear brakes are controlled separately.
Motor type...500cc liquid-cooled, V-twin, 4-VPC SOHC
Transmission ............................ Dual-range belt/pulley
CVT w/EBS
Rear suspension/travel..............IRS trailing arms/9.3”
Brakes: f/r ................................................Discs/disc
Fuel capacity ................................................ 5. 4 gal.
Towing capacity ...........................................1300 lb.
Rack capacity: f/r..........................................0/35 lb.
Length/width/height.................................86”/46”/45”
Tire sizes: f/r............................... 25x8-12/25x10-12
Claimed dry weight ........................................614 lb.
Colors ............................................................ Yellow
Retail price .................................................. $8,149
CFMOTO
CFORCE 500:
The standard 493cc four-valve
engine produces 32. 2 hp, and it’s
connected to a high-performance CVT
clutch and locking front diff. CFMoto’s
only single-seat ATV has a wheelbase
of 50. 8 inches and almost 11 inches of
ground clearance. It comes standard
with a 2500-pound winch, high-intensity headlights, and multi-function
digital instrument package.
Motor type.....493cc liquid-cooled 4-valve SOHC single
Transmission ..................... Dual-range belt/pulley CVT
Drive system...........................2WD/limited-slip 4WD
Front suspension/travel ................... Double A-arms/8”
Rear suspension/travel.................... Double A-arms/9”
Brakes: f/r .............................................. Discs/discs
Fuel capacity ................................................ 5.0 gal.
Towing capacity ..........................................1,200 lb.
Rack capacity: f/r......................................75/154 lb.
Length/width/height ........................ 82. 7”/46.5”/48.3”
Tire sizes: f/r...............................25x8-12/25x10-12
Claimed dry weight ........................................758 lb.
Colors ........................................... Black, gray, camo
Retail price .................................................. $5,149
CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 DPS & XT:
The 500 comes in light gray or yellow
with Tri-mode EPS, Visco-Lok QE front
diff and center-less aluminum rims shod
with Carlisle ACT radial tires. Or, go with
the high-end XT package with Pearl
White, Brushed Aluminum or Next G-1
Vista Camo bodywork; blacked-out
wheels; and a 3000-pound Warn winch
with remote, heavy-duty bumpers and
handguard flags.
Motor type...500cc liquid-cooled, V-twin, 4-VPC SOHC
Transmission ........... Dual-range belt/pulley CVT w/EBS
Drive system..........2WD, Limited slip Visco Lok 4WD
Front suspension/travel ........................Dual A-arm/9”
Rear suspension/travel.............. IRS trailing arms/9.” 3
Brakes: f/r ................................................Discs/disc
Fuel capacity ................................................ 5. 4 gal.
Towing capacity ...........................................1300 lb.
Rack capacity: f/r....................................100/200 lb.
Length/width/height..............................86”/46”/49.5”
Tire sizes: f/r...............................26x8-12/26x10-12
Claimed dry weight ........................................728 lb.
Colors .................... Viper Red; DPS Yellow, light gray,
XT Yellow, red, camo
Retail price$7,799; DPS $8,699; XT $9,299–$9,799
