2017 Honda Foreman Rubicon Preview

Honda is bringing back its top 500-class ATV for 2017 – the FourTrax Foreman Rubicon. This is an ATV Honda says “represents an ideal balance of work and play.”

While the Rubicon is essentially the same ATV that was redesigned for the 2015 model year, Honda did dress it in painted plastic for 2017 – a first for a Honda ATV.

Four Rubicon models are available for 2017: Rubicon 4×4 EPS, Rubicon 4×4 DCT, Rubicon 4×4 DCT EPS and Rubicon 4×4 DCT EPS Deluxe. The base Rubicon 4×4 features a five-speed manual transmission, while the three DCT models boast automatic dual clutch transmission.

Each 2017 Rubicon is powered by a 475cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that is mounted longitudinally in the ATV and produces a claimed 29 horsepower.

Also making its way across the Rubicon family is independent double wishbone front suspension controlling 7.28 inches of travel and independent dual A-arm rear suspension doling out 8.46 inches of travel.

2017 Honda Rubicon 4×4 DCT

Other features include electronic fuel injection, dual 190mm front disc brakes and single 170mm rear disc brake, 25-inch tires, 9.4 inches of ground clearance, 3.9-gallon fuel capacity, 1,322 pounds of towing capacity and a curb weight ranging from 690 to 719 pounds.

Upgrade to the Rubicon 4×4 DCT EPS Deluxe and receive cast aluminum wheels, polished headlights, red-painted suspension components and decals.

2017 Honda Rubicon 4×4 DCT Deluxe

Pricing for 2017 Rubicon models starts at $8,599 and you’ll start seeing them at your local Honda dealership in August.

• Foreman Rubicon 4×4 EPS: Red, Olive, Active Yellow
• Foreman Rubicon 4×4 Automatic DCT: Red, Olive
• Foreman Rubicon 4×4 Automatic DCT EPS: Olive
• Foreman Rubicon 4×4 Automatic DCT EPS Deluxe: Honda Phantom Camo, Matte Gray Metallic