Honda’s Foreman is a quad that’s all about big business. It is the epitome of the good old quad that you buy to work, to go prowling around the cottage and keep for 20 years without a shadow of a problem. This ATV is still as durable as the tanks of the 90s.
If you want an extra strong vehicle for the job, you’ve come to the right place because it’s the only mid-size ATV with a solid rear axle. This vehicle uses a swingarm with an optimized stiffness axle for added strength, durability, and excellent handling. In other words, the two rear wheels move together throughout the travel of the suspension. It is less comfortable in rough terrain but helps prevent the rear of the ATV from sagging when pulling or carrying heavy loads.
Otherwise, in terms of appearance, the Foreman looks like the Rubicon with a very nicely finished body, standard protective bumpers up front, and new luggage racks with Pro-Connect tie-down system. All that is missing is an easily accessible tie-down hook for securing a load. The size of the vehicle remained very compact.
The transmission is different from the Rubicon. It is five-speed with an automatic clutch, and gears are selected by a thumb selector. The first gear has an extra high ratio (ultra-low gear), therefore there is no Hi / Low range. The traction system is 2WD / 4WD multimode with an electric selector located on the handlebar. However, the front differential cannot be locked by the user.
Paradoxically, the towing capacity of the Foreman, which Honda claims to be the family’s hard-working ATV, is 385 kg (848 lb) which is only 65% ​​of the capacity of the Rubicon (1300 lb / 590 kg).
WHAT’S NEW?
Disappearance of the EPS version with power steering
The Pros:
- The skillfulness of the ATV that is built to work hard and its legendary toughness and reliability will give you years of worry-free service.
- Industry-unique DCT transmission, which delivers a flawless performance, allows the vehicle to be operated in either manual or automatic mode.
- Honda’s legendary quality of finish and reliability
The Cons:
- The solid rear axle suspension, which has its qualities, also reduces the comfort of the vehicle
- Below industry top speed will put you in pain when riding in a group on forest roads.
Skills:
