At the heart of the 2016 Honda FourTrax Rancher atv motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 420 cc (25.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 56.3 HP (41.1 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 134 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the FourTrax Rancher measures 248.1 kg (547 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.41 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 823 mm (32.4 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,250 mm (49.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 13.25-liter (3.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 2009 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
134 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.41 kg/HP)
Standover Height
823 mm (32.4 in)
Engine
Displacement420.0 ccm (25.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power56.3 HP (41.1 kW))
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke86.5 x 71.5 mm (3.4 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Keihin 34mm throttle-body fuel-injection system
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionFull-transistorized type with electronic advance
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic
DrivelineDirect rear driveshaft
Performance
Emission DetailsMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards.
Chassis
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone
Front Travel160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with single shock
Rear Travel160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Ground Clearance165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre24/8-12
Rear Tyre24/10-11
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.248.1 kg (547.0 pounds)
Seat Height823 mm (32.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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