Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 specifications

Honda · Utility

The Foreman 4x4 is Honda's mid-size utility ATV, with a 518cc engine that Wild Ride ATV credits with 28 hp and 33 lb-ft. Owners report electrical and suspension wear issues, and Honda asks $8,249; 2027 Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 specifications and price.

Wild Ride ATV says one common problem reported by some Foreman 4x4 owners is electrical issues, and that some riders have had suspension trouble such as worn-out shocks or bushings that lead to a less comfortable ride and reduced handling. It says maximum output is 28 HP and torque 33 lb-ft, giving impressive acceleration and towing capability.

Ultimate Terrain , reviewing the Foreman Rubicon, says Honda's formula is bulletproof reliability, smart engineering and all-day comfort, and that the bike is confident to start after a week of hard work.

Where the Foreman sits

The Foreman 4x4 has a swingarm rear suspension with 7.3 in of travel, 7.5 in of ground clearance and racks of 88 lb and 176 lb. It costs $850 more than the Rancher and $1,550 less than the Rubicon EPS, and its towing rating of 848 lb matches the Rancher's. The plain Foreman is the value pick among the big Hondas for someone who does not need independent rear suspension.

Buying notes

The problems owners list are the checks to make. Test all the lights and gauges. Check the wiring harness for chafing. Look at the shocks for leaks and the A-arm bushings for slop. Check the CV boots and the front differential. Ask if the ATV was used in deep water. A well-kept Foreman is a long-lived machine.

Who it suits

The Foreman 4x4 suits a farm or property owner who wants Honda's reliability record and simple four-wheel drive, and who will accept a swingarm rear end.

Foreman 4x4 against the Foreman Rubicon EPS and Sportsman 570.

Honda's Rubicon EPS is the premium version, and Polaris's Sportsman 570 is the rival most buyers cross-shop.

Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS; 518cc; 697 lb; 1,322 lb; $9,799.

2027 Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 compared to the Rancher 4x4

Stepping up from the Rancher costs 20 lb and $850 as Honda publishes both figures, in exchange for a larger 518cc engine (against the Rancher's 420cc) and higher front and rear rack ratings: 88/176 lb here versus 66/133 lb on the Rancher.

Honda's own page still lists an identical 848-lb towing capacity for both models despite the larger engine, so the Foreman's advantage over the Rancher is payload and rack capacity, not a higher tow rating.

2027 Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 compared to the Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS

This standard Foreman and the Rubicon trim above it share the identical 518cc engine, bore, stroke and compression Honda publishes for both: the difference is entirely in the rear end and steering.

This trim uses a swingarm rear suspension that Honda's own page markets specifically for towing and hauling stability, paired with a rear drum brake, while the Rubicon swaps in independent double-wishbone rear suspension, a rear disc brake and electric power steering.

Honda attributes the Rubicon's higher 1,322-lb towing capacity (against 848 lb here) to that independent rear suspension's more consistent tire contact under load, not to a different engine: this trim trades that capacity and the power steering for a $1,550 lower price and 62 lb less weight as published.

2027 Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 across model years

Model-year range

2026–2027

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2027 Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 questions

What problems do Honda Foreman 4x4 owners report?

Wild Ride ATV lists electrical issues and suspension wear such as worn shocks or bushings as the common complaints.

How much power does the Honda Foreman 4x4 make?

Wild Ride ATV gives 28 HP and 33 lb-ft of torque from the 518cc engine, enough for good acceleration and towing.

How much can the Honda Foreman 4x4 tow?

Honda lists 848 lb of towing capacity, with racks rated at 88 lb at the front and 176 lb at the rear of the machine.