Built around Honda's atv motorcycle platform, the 2012 Honda FourTrax Foreman 4x4 pairs a 475 cc (29 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 92.0 x 71.5 mm (3.6 x 2.8 inches) with a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the FourTrax Foreman 4x4 measures 284 kg (626 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 881 mm (34.7 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,280 mm (50.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 2009 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
881 mm (34.7 in)
Engine
Displacement475.0 ccm (28.98 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke92.0 x 71.5 mm (3.6 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin® 36mm throttle body
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionFull-transistorized type with electronic advance
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic
DrivelineDirect front and rear driveshafts with TraxLok® and torque-sensitive front differential
Performance
Emission DetailsMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards.
Chassis
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone
Front Travel170 mm (6.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with single shock
Rear Travel175 mm (6.9 inches)
Wheelbase1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground Clearance193 mm (7.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre25/8-12
Rear Tyre25/10-12
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø196 mm (7.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø180 mm (7.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.284.0 kg (626.0 pounds)
Seat Height881 mm (34.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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