In Honda’s first powersports announcement of the new model year, America’s top-selling ATV manufacturer revealed a number of exciting and full-featured ATVs for 2016.
The Foreman Rubicon, FourTrax Rincon and Rancher models with Independent Rear Suspension have enjoyed remarkable success and those ATV models return in Honda’s lineup with new color options. At the same time, Honda’s swingarm-equipped lineup, which has set durability, quality and reliability standards for both heavy-duty work and recreation, continues to offer an unsurpassed selection. Honda also remains the only manufacturer to offer the superior beltless technology of an Automatic DCT transmission on an ATV.
Here are some highlights for select models:
Foreman Rubicon
A proven, efficient 500-class engine is standard on all models, as are 4x4 and IRS, while two transmission choices are offered: conventional (the only manual-shift IRS on the market) and revolutionary Automatic DCT. Deluxe models—with cast-aluminum wheels and red A-arms and springs—are available for both transmission iterations.
- Colors:
- Foreman Rubicon 4x4, Foreman Rubicon 4x4 Automatic DCT: Red, Olive
- Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS, Foreman Rubicon 4x4 Automatic DCT EPS: Red, Honda Phantom Camo
- Foreman Rubicon 4x4 Automatic DCT EPS Deluxe: White
- Foreman Rubicon 4x4 EPS Deluxe: Black
- Price: $7,799 Base MSRP
- Availability: June 2015
Foreman 4X4
Honda’s hardworking Foreman 4x4 swingarm models also return for 2016, their sturdy chassis and proven 500-class engine ready to tackle any chore or adventure.
- Colors: Red, Olive, Honda Phantom Camo, Orange
- Price: $7,099 Base MSRP
- Availability: May 2015
Rancher
The 420cc Rancher is available with an extensive array of available features. Whether customers are looking for swingarm rear suspension or IRS, EPS, manual-shift, push-button Electric Shift Program (ESP), Automatic DCT, two-wheel drive or four—the Rancher has them covered.
- Colors:
- Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS: Red, White,
- Honda Phantom Camo
- Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT IRS EPS: Red, White, Honda Phantom Camo
- Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT, Rancher 4x4 Automatic DCT EPS: Red, Olive, Blue, Honda Phantom Camo
- Rancher 4x4, Rancher 4x4 EPS, Rancher 4x4 ES: Red, Olive, Honda Phantom Camo
- Rancher, Rancher ES: Red, Olive
- Price: $5,199 Base MSRP
- Availability: May/June 2015
Rincon
For anyone looking for a large-displacement, capable ATV, the Rincon fits the bill, with a 675cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine; three-speed automatic transmission and IRS.
- Colors: Red, Olive, Honda Phantom Camo
- Price: $9,299 Base MSRP
- Availability: June 2015
